{"product_id":"apex-control-cap","title":"Apex Control Cap","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNOTE — To all who grab a Control Cap:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe dedicated outer retaining ring will be available in late July for just the cost of shipping.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e(In the meantime, simply swap the metal cap out using your existing air cap ring — no waiting required.)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineered for Metallics and UHS Clear Coats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Control Cap is the optional second air cap for the Apex Spray Gun — designed specifically for the jobs where your standard cap falls short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Problem It Solves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard air caps use a wide center orifice that works well for most materials. But when you're spraying \u003cstrong\u003emetallic basecoats\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eultra-high-solid (UHS) clear coats\u003c\/strong\u003e, that geometry creates problems: inconsistent flake orientation, tiger-striping on metallics, and poor atomization on thick, high-viscosity clears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the Control Cap Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Control Cap features a \u003cstrong\u003etight center orifice\u003c\/strong\u003e that creates sharp initial atomization — breaking paint into finer, more uniform particles before they hit the surface. The result:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eUniform metallic flake orientation\u003c\/strong\u003e — no tiger-striping, no mottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eExtremely fine atomization\u003c\/strong\u003e on UHS clear coats that standard caps struggle to break up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003ePredictable fan pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e — consistent edge-to-edge, every pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Needs the Control Cap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the Control Cap if you regularly spray:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic basecoats (fine flake, coarse flake, or candy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUHS (ultra-high-solid) clear coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny high-viscosity material that your Flow cap struggles to atomize cleanly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you spray primarily primers, single-stage urethanes, and standard clears — the Flow cap that ships with the Apex handles those jobs. The Control Cap is for painters who need both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Control Cap is designed exclusively for the \u003cstrong\u003eApex Spray Gun by Spray Work\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not compatible with other spray gun brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips together with your Apex\u003c\/strong\u003e — one box, one delivery, no separate order to track.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spray Work","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51337927196967,"sku":null,"price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/9831\/5815\/files\/control_cap_close_up.png?v=1777237160","url":"https:\/\/shopspraywork.com\/products\/apex-control-cap","provider":"Spray Work","version":"1.0","type":"link"}