Painting And Decorating Paper 2 WASSCE (SC), 2021

Question 4

  1. (i)               Describe a flock gun.
    (ii)  Sketch the flock gun described in 4(a).
  2. State any three ways of maintaining a flock gun.
  3. List any three components of a flock gun.
  4. List any seven common causes of fire explosion.
    1. dizziness;
    2. skin irritation.

Observation

 

Few candidates that attempted this question did poorly. Nevertheless, candidates were expected to answer the question this way:            
           
(a)        (i)        This is a specially designed spray equipment with a cup, nozzle, trigger and
handle used for the application of flock to an already coated surface with
adhesive for decorative motifs and vehicle customising.
                                                                              
            (ii)                   
                                                                       

(b)                   

-           Clean the gun, cup and nozzle with solvent after use.
-           Hang the air hose for protection from damage.
-           Ensure vent hole is free from blockage.
-           Ensure the nozzle is free from dried flock.

(c)       

  1. -           Material/fluid cup.
  2. -           Handle.
  3. -           Flock nozzle.
  4. -           Spreader valve.
  5. -           Trigger.