It has always been my approach to first spray with the grain(in the case of a tabletop) and then across the grain with overlap. Never had any issues doing this with pre and post cat lacquers. I use a Fuji 4 stage HVLP pack with 1.4 and 1.5 mm caps. Just put down 3 coats of conversion varnish which is new for me and while asking questions about using it I have been getting comments of “why do I go with the grain and then across.” I know there is the concern about going on too thick, but I get very good atomization with a wide fan.
I would appreciate comments on this because if I should change my method then I want to do it now before the next project. Thanks great forum!