Etalon Paint Strainer 190 Micron

Professional Paint Filtration Before Spraying

A high-quality paint finish starts before the paint reaches the spray gun.

Even properly mixed paint can contain small contaminants such as:

• Dried paint particles
• Skin formed inside the container
• Dust
• Small lumps
• Foreign particles
• Mixing contamination

The Etalon Paint Strainer 190 Micron filters the coating immediately before it is transferred into the spray gun cup or application container.

This simple preparation step can help prevent imperfections and improve the consistency of the spraying process.

190-Micron Filtration

The Etalon strainer uses a:

190μm filtration mesh

This makes it suitable for general professional filtration of many commonly used paints and clear coats.

The filter allows properly prepared coating material to pass through while retaining larger unwanted particles that could otherwise enter the spray equipment.

The correct filter size should always be selected according to the coating manufacturer’s recommendations.

Suitable for Solvent-Based Paints

Etalon confirms that the 190-micron strainer can be used with conventional solvent-based coatings.

It is therefore useful when preparing compatible:

• Primers
• Basecoats
• Topcoats
• Clear coats
• Refinishing paints
• Other spray coatings

Always follow the paint manufacturer’s recommendations for thinning, mixing and filtration.

Suitable for Water-Based Paints

The Etalon Paint Strainer is also suitable for water-based coatings.

This gives professional painters flexibility when working with different refinishing systems without needing a separate general-purpose strainer for solvent- and water-based products.

Helps Produce a Cleaner Paint Finish

Small contaminants that enter a spray gun can become visible in the final painted surface.

They may contribute to:

• Dust-like inclusions
• Small surface defects
• Uneven spray
• Contamination inside the coating
• Additional sanding
• Additional polishing
• Rework after painting

Filtering the mixed paint immediately before spraying is a simple way to reduce these avoidable problems.

Helps Protect the Spray Gun

Paint contaminants do not only affect the finish.

Larger particles can also enter:

• Fluid passages
• Spray gun nozzles
• Fluid tips
• Paint cups

and may interfere with normal paint flow.

Using a paint strainer helps prevent larger unwanted particles from entering the spray equipment, reducing unnecessary interruptions during application.

Ideal for Yacht & Boat Refinishing

Yacht paintwork demands an exceptionally clean finish, particularly on large high-gloss hull and superstructure surfaces.

Small surface imperfections can become very noticeable once the coating cures.

The Etalon 190 Micron Paint Strainer is therefore a useful consumable for:

• Yacht refinishing
• Boat painting
• Hull paint repairs
• Superstructure painting
• Primer application
• Topcoat application
• Clear-coat application
• Local repairs
• Refit projects

Filtering the coating before spraying adds another level of quality control to the paint preparation process.

Particularly Useful for High-Gloss Finishes

High-gloss yacht coatings can highlight even very small defects.

A tiny contaminant trapped inside a coating may later require:

• Local sanding
• Polishing
• Paint correction
• In some cases, refinishing

A disposable strainer costs very little compared with the time required to correct a contaminated finish.

For this reason, paint filtration should be considered a standard part of professional spray preparation.

Fast & Easy to Use

The Etalon Paint Strainer is designed for quick filtration.

A typical process is simple:

Mix → Filter → Pour → Spray

After the coating has been mixed and adjusted according to its technical specifications, it is poured through the strainer before entering the spray gun cup.

The disposable design means there is no need to clean the strainer after use.

Disposable for Better Workshop Efficiency

The Etalon Paint Strainer is intended for single use.

Disposable strainers help:

• Reduce cleaning time
• Prevent contamination from previously used filters
• Keep the paint preparation process organised
• Make filter replacement quick
• Improve workshop efficiency

After filtration, the used strainer should be disposed of according to the requirements of the coating material it contains.

Useful for Primers

Compatible spray primers can also benefit from filtration before application.

During mixing, small lumps or contamination may be introduced into the product.

Filtering can help ensure that unwanted particles do not enter the spray gun.

Because different primers can contain different solids and particle sizes, always confirm that 190 microns is appropriate for the specific primer being used.

Ideal for Basecoats & Topcoats

Clean filtration becomes especially important as the refinishing process moves towards the visible finishing layers.

For compatible basecoats and topcoats, the Etalon strainer helps remove unwanted contamination just before spraying.

This contributes to a cleaner application and can reduce the amount of correction required afterwards.

Suitable for Clear Coats

Etalon specifically identifies the strainers as suitable for clear coats.

Clean clear-coat application is critical because contamination becomes particularly visible in a glossy transparent finish.

Filtering the mixed clear coat before filling the spray gun is therefore a valuable final preparation step.

Why Choose Etalon Paint Strainer 190 Micron?

Professional painting depends on controlling small details.

The Etalon Paint Strainer 190 Micron offers a simple and economical way to improve paint preparation by removing unwanted particles before they reach the spray gun.

For yacht painters, refit yards and professional workshops, its advantages include:

• 190μm filtration
• Disposable design
• Compatibility with solvent-based paints
• Compatibility with water-based coatings
• Suitability for clear coats
• Quick filtration
• Reduced contamination risk
• Cleaner spray preparation

It is a small consumable that can help prevent much more expensive finishing problems.

Key Benefits

• Professional Etalon paint strainer
• Filtration size 190 micron / 190μm
• Disposable, single-use design
• Quickly filters paint before spraying
• Helps remove unwanted particles
• Helps remove dried paint fragments and lumps
• Helps protect spray-gun fluid passages
• Helps reduce nozzle contamination
• Supports cleaner paint application
• Suitable for solvent-based paints
• Suitable for water-based paints
• Suitable for compatible primers
• Suitable for basecoats and topcoats
• Suitable for clear coats
• Ideal for yacht painting
• Excellent for boat refinishing
• Useful for professional paint workshops
• Simple and economical paint-preparation accessory

Recommended Yacht & Marine Applications

Ideal for filtering compatible coatings used during:

• Yacht painting
• Boat painting
• Yacht refit
• Boat refit
• Hull refinishing
• Superstructure refinishing
• Local paint repairs
• Primer application
• Basecoat application
• Topcoat application
• Clear-coat application
• Spray-gun preparation
• Professional marine refinishing
• Paint workshop operations

How to Use

1. Prepare the paint according to the coating manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Mix all components thoroughly.
3. Add the required thinner or reducer where specified.
4. Position a clean Etalon Paint Strainer above the spray gun cup or clean paint container.
5. Pour the prepared coating slowly through the strainer.
6. Allow the paint to pass naturally through the 190μm filter.
7. Do not force large contaminants through the mesh.
8. Once filtration is complete, remove the strainer.
9. Close or prepare the spray cup according to the spray equipment instructions.
10. Dispose of the used strainer appropriately.

Professional Painting Tips

For best results:

• Use a new clean strainer for every important paint mixture.
• Filter paint immediately before filling the spray gun.
• Keep unused strainers protected from dust.
• Do not place clean strainers on contaminated workshop surfaces.
• Mix the coating thoroughly before filtration.
• Never force hardened material through the mesh.
• Use clean mixing cups and tools.
• Confirm the required filtration size in the coating’s technical data sheet.
• Keep the spray gun cup covered after filtration.
• Maintain a clean paint-mixing environment.

Why Filter Paint if It Looks Clean?

Paint can appear perfectly clean while still containing particles too small to be noticed during mixing.

Potential contamination can come from:

• Container edges
• Dried coating around lids
• Mixing sticks
• Dust in the preparation area
• Previously opened paint containers
• Small partially cured particles

A paint strainer provides a final filtration stage immediately before application.

190 Micron or Finer Filter?

Etalon also offers paint strainers with different filtration sizes.

The 190μm version is a versatile option for general paint and clear-coat filtration.

A finer strainer retains smaller particles but may not be appropriate for every coating.

The correct choice depends on:

• Paint type
• Product viscosity
• Solids content
• Spray equipment
• Coating manufacturer’s instructions

Always follow the technical recommendations of the specific paint system.

Paint Strainer vs Spray-Gun Filter

A disposable paint strainer and an internal spray-gun filter perform different functions.

Paint Strainer

Used before the coating enters the spray gun to remove contamination from the mixed material.

Spray-Gun Filter

Provides additional filtration within certain spray systems.

For professional results, pre-filtering the coating remains good practice even when the spray equipment has its own filter system.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Etalon
Product: Paint Strainer
Etalon Product Code: ET3101900
Product Type: Disposable Paint Filter / Strainer
Filtration: 190μm
Micron Rating: 190 Micron
Disposable: Yes
Suitable for Solvent-Based Paints: Yes
Suitable for Water-Based Paints: Yes
Suitable for Clear Coats: Yes
Primary Use: Paint filtration before spray application
Marine / Yacht Application: Yes
Manufacturer Carton Quantity: 1000 pieces
Cavo Yachting Product Code: XYCE00001004

Storage & Handling

To keep strainers clean before use:

• Store in a dry environment.
• Protect from dust and workshop contamination.
• Keep unused strainers inside their packaging.
• Handle with clean hands or gloves.
• Do not place unused filters on dirty work benches.
• Keep away from moisture and unnecessary chemical contamination.
• Do not reuse contaminated strainers.

Safety

The strainer itself is a simple disposable accessory, but it may come into contact with hazardous coatings and solvents.

Always:

• Wear the personal protective equipment required for the paint being handled.
• Work in a correctly ventilated paint-preparation area.
• Avoid unnecessary skin contact with coatings.
• Dispose of used strainers according to the requirements of the paint, hardener and solvent residues they contain.
• Follow the Safety Data Sheet of the coating being filtered.