What can improper lubrication of spray gun components lead to?

Improper lubrication of spray gun components can indeed lead to lower paint quality. When lubrication is insufficient or inappropriate, it can cause components of the spray gun to wear out more quickly, become stiff, or even jam. These issues can result in inconsistent spray patterns and improper atomization of the paint. When the paint is not atomized correctly, it leads to uneven coverage, drips, and an overall poor finish on the workpiece. A well-lubricated spray gun, on the other hand, operates smoothly and maintains optimal performance, ensuring that the paint is applied correctly and at a high quality.

The other choices do not accurately reflect the consequences of improper lubrication. For example, faster cleaning times would not be associated with inadequate lubrication; rather, it could cause increased effort and time for cleaning. Similarly, a lack of lubrication would generally lead to changes in performance, contrary to the idea that there would be no change. Improved atomization would only occur with well-maintained and properly lubricated components, not as a result of improper lubrication.