Paasche H + paint spatter = not making cammo schemes.

Note, there's a bunch of text here because I try to be as thorough as possible with my questions.

In reality, I have two brushes one is the Badger 150. I simply can't get control of the lever, so I use the Paasche single action

I have noticed lately that I will get a spattering around the edges of what ever I paint.

I use Acry paints and I do not thin it. I did try once thinning it. Without a clue as to the amounts, I went 3-1 paint to Acryl thinner. I tried dialing down the pressure below 20psi, but it is difficut because that is where the gauge starts.

From other posts I have read "get in close", well I still get the spatter.

I use color cups and I try to use a water/windex solution between colors.

I have tried this with all three paint heads and I get the same result.

Because I usually paint only one color, I use the #5 head exclusively.

I have noticed that when I am done painting and remove the color cup I am can tip the brush back and a decent quantity of paint will pour out (onto a paper towel)

Both color cups have had the paint dry at the bottom and clog the tube. With both I have cleaned them enough for water to flow freely when under a faucet.

The #5 head has also been clogged but cleaned so that fluid passed freely throug both parts.

Two last things.
I am wondering if adding a more detailed gauge to the hose line will help to get a lower pressure.
Also, though the compressor has a built in moisture trap, I have another in the hose line. It completely dry and I wonder if having it could cause a problem.
The compressor is a Homedepot $130 "hobby" compressor.

I have not checked for spatter from the Badger yet.