Dry Spray occurs when the paint droplets are almost dry when they hit the
surface. Often caused by spraying an area too far from the gun. Cheers, JG

MVG wrote:

The paint I'm using is Sherwin-Williams "PROCLASSIC waterborne interior
acrylic gloss enamel". The can gives no recommendations on any sprayer
other than an airless system. I have diluted it with water to the
maximum viscosity that will still allow the siphon to operate and get a
decent rate of flow.

I wonder if it would help to dilute it further to get a higher
flow/thicker coat?

What does "not enough fluid" mean? And "dry spray"?

Thanks for more help on this! I hate to resort ot a clearcoat unless I
have to.