NOCTI Auto Body Practice Test

The main idea is that spraying evenly relies on controlling how the gun sits relative to the surface and how you move it. A proper spray technique means keeping the gun positioned so the spray hits the surface consistently, with the same distance and angle throughout each pass. In practice, you want to hold the gun so the spray pattern stays uniform as you move it across the panel, which means keeping a steady orientation relative to the surface. This involves maintaining the gun in a position that is parallel to the surface as you travel and at a roughly perpendicular angle to the surface to deposit the paint evenly. Keeping this orientation steady through the entire stroke helps ensure an even coat, proper overlap between passes, and fewer defects like runs or orange peel. If you tilt or angle the gun inconsistently, the pattern changes and the finish quality suffers.