Spraying water based finish problems (Help)

Can you elaborate on the sprayer? I have not heard of a critter sprayer.
If my gun is clean, and will spray thinner well, but is having trouble spraying thye finish—- then the finish likely needs to be thinned 10%. Otherwise, changing tip and nozzle sets on HVLP sprayers can help.

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Its a pretty cheap sprayerhttp://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=20048&cat=1,43456,43390

Try lowering the pressure at the compressor.

I have a critter gun too and the key is to set it at the lowest pressure that gets the job done.

I got decent results with the critter, but wasted a lot of finish because of overspray.
What I ended up doing was splurging on a QS-125WB with bigger cup from homestead finishing. It’s an hvlp conversion gun and is lightyears ahead of the critter.

-- He who dies with the most tools... dies with the emptiest wallet.

After seeing the gun, I would recommend the Woodriver (Woodcraft) Gravity-Feed HVLP gun. The gun sprays an excellent finish and amazingly costs less than $40.
Porter Cable offers a nearly identical gun with a regulator for a little more money.
See my reviews if interested.

-- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush

Thanks for the advice everyone. As for my problem, I toned the psi down and layed a little heavier coats. Looks great! THANKS AGAIN