How to fix excessive overspray from DeVilbiss ADVANCE HD HVLP?
- PPatricia VelasquezAug 18, 2025
To resolve excessive overspray with your DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer, reduce the air pressure or adjust the distance between the gun and the work surface.
How to fix excessive overspray from DeVilbiss ADVANCE HD HVLP?
To resolve excessive overspray with your DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer, reduce the air pressure or adjust the distance between the gun and the work surface.
Why does my DeVilbiss ADVANCE HD HVLP Paint Sprayer have a heavy center pattern?
If your DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer exhibits a heavy center pattern, adjust the spreader adjustment valve by turning it counter-clockwise to achieve the correct pattern. You may also need to increase the atomizing pressure or thin the material to the correct consistency.
What to do if my DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer produces dry spray?
If your DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer is producing a dry spray, reduce the air pressure or adjust to the correct distance from the work surface. Also, slow down your gun motion and wind out the needle adjusting screw, or use a larger nozzle size.
How to prevent runs and sags with DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer?
If your DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer is producing runs and sags, turn the fluid adjusting knob clockwise or switch to a smaller fluid nozzle and fluid needle size. Ensure you are mixing correctly or apply light coats. Hold the gun at a right angle to the work and adapt to the correct gun technique.
Why does my DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer have a starved spray pattern?
If your DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer has a starved spray pattern, wind the fluid adjusting knob out or change to a larger fluid nozzle size. Clean the lid and unblock the vent. Increase the air pressure and rebalance the gun.
Why is fluid leaking from the front of my DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer?
If your DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer is leaking fluid from the front, replace the fluid nozzle and fluid needle. Clean any foreign matter from the fluid nozzle. Also, make sure the fluid needle isn't dirty or stuck in the needle packing, and that you are using the correct size fluid needle and fluid nozzle.
Why are there paint bubbles in the cup of my DeVilbiss ADVANCE HD HVLP Paint Sprayer?
If you observe paint bubbles in the cup of your DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer, tighten the fluid nozzle to 14–16 nm (10-12 ft-lbs).
Why is my DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer spraying jerky?
To address a jerky or fluttering spray with your DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer: 1. Tighten or replace any loose or damaged fluid nozzle/seat. 2. Tighten or replace the cup fluid nipple. 3. Refill if the material level is too low. 4. Hold the container more upright. 5. Back flush with solvent if there's an obstruction in the fluid passage. 6. Tighten the loose fluid needle packing nut or replace damaged fluid needle packing.
How to fix uneven spray pattern on DeVilbiss ADVANCE HD HVLP?
To resolve a heavy top, bottom, right, or left side pattern with your DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer, clean any plugged horn holes. Remove any obstruction on the top or bottom of the fluid nozzle. Ensure the cap and/or nozzle seat are clean. If the issue is on the left or right side, clean those horn holes and remove any dirt from the respective side of the fluid nozzle. Use a non-metallic point to ream if necessary.
What to do if DeVilbiss ADVANCE HD HVLP Paint Sprayer cup lid is leaking?
If fluid is leaking or dripping from the cup lid of your DeVilbiss Paint Sprayer, tighten the cup lid. If that doesn't solve the issue, replace the cup lid gasket. Also, clean the drip-free diaphragm.
Covers flammability of solvents and coating materials, compliance with codes, and static electricity precautions.
Recommends respiratory, eye, and hand protection compatible with sprayed materials.
Warns against aiming the gun at people, exceeding pressure, using non-original spares, and improper cleaning.
Advises on potential high noise levels and recommends ear protection.
Highlights potential recoil forces and strain injuries from high-pressure spraying.
Instructions for servicing and replacing the air valve, including cleaning and component checks.
Addresses horn hole obstructions, fluid nozzle issues, and air cap cleaning for pattern defects.
Focuses on obstructions in side horn holes and dirt on the fluid nozzle sides.
Covers flammability of solvents and coating materials, compliance with codes, and static electricity precautions.
Recommends respiratory, eye, and hand protection compatible with sprayed materials.
Warns against aiming the gun at people, exceeding pressure, using non-original spares, and improper cleaning.
Advises on potential high noise levels and recommends ear protection.
Highlights potential recoil forces and strain injuries from high-pressure spraying.
Instructions for servicing and replacing the air valve, including cleaning and component checks.
Addresses horn hole obstructions, fluid nozzle issues, and air cap cleaning for pattern defects.
Focuses on obstructions in side horn holes and dirt on the fluid nozzle sides.
| Brand | DeVilbiss |
|---|---|
| Model | ADVANCE HD HVLP Series |
| Category | Paint Sprayer |
| Language | English |











