Dialing in Your Devilbiss Air Pressure Regulator

I've spent way too many hours in the garage trying to get a smooth finish only to realize my devilbiss air pressure regulator wasn't dialed in right. It's one of those things that seems small—just a little knob and a gauge—but it's actually the difference between a professional-looking clear coat and a bumpy mess that looks like the surface of an orange. If you've ever picked up a spray gun, you know that air is everything. It doesn't matter how expensive your paint is if the air pushing it out is inconsistent. ...

May 5, 2026 · 6 min · Stahl Jochelson