How to Clean an Airless Paint Sprayer is the fifth step in the guide.
That doesn't make them perfect.A spray gun is a lot harder to maintain than a paint brush or roller is.
Cleaning a paint sprayer is an important part of a clean up.You'll have a hard time getting it working again if you don't.
If you are new to painting guns, you may not know how to clean a paint sprayer.It is not as complicated as you might think.
It's important to know a few things before we start, like how to protect your health when working with paint and avoid damaging your spray gun.
Even if you know that you are using relatively safe paint, you will still want to protect your clothes and skin.
While working with paint sprayers, you should always protect your eyes as paint can irritate them or even cause permanent vision loss.
It is possible that protective gear will keep you from ruining your clothes.It won't prevent you from having a serious health condition.
Unless you have the right equipment, you shouldn't risk cleaning your paint sprayer.
One wrong step in cleaning an airless paint sprayer can ruin your paint gun and cost you a lot of money, even if you think it's easy.
It is always helpful to have the manual next to you if you run into trouble.The section that describes how to disassemble and clean your paint sprayer is included in most paint gun manuals.
Caution should be used if you need to use paint thinner, mineral spirits, or any other sprayer cleaner that could contain harmful chemicals.
We will make a note of that next to the affected items because the exact set of supplies will depend on the paint you are working with.
The pressure relief procedure is needed before you start cleaning your paint gun.
If you want to avoid accidentally spraying yourself, you need to engage thetrigger guard.To bring the pressure down to the lowest possible setting, you will need to turn off the paint gun.
The pattern of the spray tip on your gun needs to be reversed.Bring your waste pail close to the unit once you disengage the lock.
Attach the paint sprayer to the waste bucket.The gun is safe to work with if you hold the gun until all of the built-up pressure has been released.
Depending on the model of paint gun you are using, you can turn the valve back to the prime position if you need to.
Before you can start cleaning the components of the gun, you have to flush the remaining paint.
Before starting to flush the paint, you should remove the tip and tip guard from the gun.The drain tube and fluid intake should be removed at this point.Put the fluid intake into your bucket of fluid.
Next, put the drain tube inside of your waste pail and switch the prime valve to the spray setting.If you want to save the paint, point the gun at it.If you don't mind wasting paint, put it in the waste pail.
Hold the gun down while increasing the pressure.If you are draining the paint into your paint bucket, you should switch over to your waste pail as the flush fluid will start spraying out of the gun.
When the paint is out of the system, it's a good idea to release the gun and turn it off.
Cleaning the pump is the next step.Aim your paint gun into your waste pail.The on/off switch needs to be flipped to on.If you see the fluid coming out clear, keep spraying.
The paint gun should be released when the switch is off.Turn the gun back on if you switch the prime valve.As the fluid moves through the pump's system, watch the drain tube.The fluid that is coming out of the drain tube should be clear after a little while.
Pull the fluid intake out of your fluid when the drain tube is clear.When you switch off your on/off switch, you are ready to clean the paint gun.
You are ready to clean the gun and the hose after the pump has been cleared of paint.
Turn the prime valve to the spray position and turn the power switch on.Put the gun in your pail and depress it.You should see the fluid coming out.You have to return to the previous steps to purge the remaining paint if you still see it.
The power switch can be turned back on once the fluid has been flushed.Next, turn the pressure control to the lowest option.Remove the filters from your sprayer.
If the paint is mostly gone, place the filters inside of your fluid and use a rag to remove it.Do the same with your guard.Next, remove any remaining paint with a soft bristle brush, as there will likely be some left in some hard-to-reach areas.
The paint sprayer needs to be reassembled.If you used water as a fluid to flush, we recommend that you use mineral spirits to prevent ice build-up and rust.
The exterior parts of your paint sprayer should be wiped down with a rag soaked in water or mineral spirits.It is important to dispose of the waste in a responsible manner.Cleaning a paint spray gun is all there is.
If you know the 5 key steps to cleaning your paint sprayer, then you should do this every time you use it.
You will master this cleaning process in no time if you follow these steps and protect yourself from any chemicals.
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