This is my first time attempting to try and paint the exterrior of my home with a power sprayer. Could any of you reccomend a model that I should get? I am also looking at other Wagner models. If this works well I will also attempt to do the interrior...
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The Wagner Flexio 590 will work and even better if you could find a hose attachment to clamp into a paint can. The bottle is really to small for large jobs and it's tiring having to stop and refill.
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I would like to know the same thing, Sonia. There are 2 different hand powerbrushes available and I, for the life of me, cannot figure out which one fits the Oxygen cannister vac! any thoughts anyone?
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I would strongly recommend you contact Graco. Ommissions from operations and maintenance manuals do not help you or your warranty. More than once a substitution as you're suggesting has made it's way into future versions of manuals ... after confirmation by the manufacturer, of course. WD-40 is a fishoil based product. While it might not harm the sprayer, you may have difficulty with contamination afterward. Again ... I'd consult Graco.
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My first questions would be how big is the doll and what type of paint do you use. If they are, say the same size as a Barbie doll to about 24" tall doll, this will be perfect. This air-brush comes with the .2 needle {for fine detail work} the .3 needle {for mid range} and .5 needle {large} I've sprayed both enamels and acrylics. Easy clean up, and needle change. The kit does come with everything you need, EVERYTHING. I myself use the .2 needle most of the time for my 1/48th scale model painting{styrene plastic} for camouflage,and some smaller pieces. I did purchase a second air-brush for clear coating. Fewer headaches, {less chance of cross contamination of paint} less chance of clogging. I do like all my Master series of air-brushes. But to be fair, I think the Point Zero air-brush is better. Model # PZ-260XS also a complete kit .2,.3,.5 needles,nozzles and cups. This can also do the same job, same connection as the Master. I prefer the Point Zero, softer trigger, better control, smoother paint flow, handles paint changes easier. At the price, and like I said having 2 {1 for painting,1 for clear coats} is a better way to go. IF YOU CLEAR COAT. If you just need one, I'd say the Point Zero kit. I hope this is not tooo long winded an answer, and does help. One side note if you need to purchase a compressor, be sure to get one with a reservoir tank. All the best of luck.
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It seems most of you have an earlier model that actually has a valve on the pot filler. The one I have just has the one lever valve at the base of the faucet and the water pressure on the sprayer is horrible. Even taking off the sprayer head still has very low pressure. The sprayer is practically useless for us.
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I just used it with Duracoat over the weekend. It worked fine except being my first time using one of these guns, I sprayed on too thin of material/too much air, so the paint dried before hitting the surface. I was trying to be a little careful, but I might need to redo the Duracoat now. Lesson learned, get the right air/material mixture.
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John - This product would be perfect - have purchased 4 cans of this UVX-1 products - works fantastic - used on my 26 ft Rinker Captiva boat ( canvas 8 years old ) - deck umbrella ( 10 years old ) - grill cover and deck furniture covers - all canvas - beads up perfect - totally pleased - suggestion - directions say paint on product - DO NOT - tried first by brush - turned white and caked up - then got smart and purchased a good pump sprayer from Home Depot ( $ 5.00 ) and sprayed on - perfect and beads up better than brushing on. Get calm day and spray on. You will be dry and pleased with look of finished product. Good luck. Phil
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I painted a car I restored and the paint came out beautiful. To try and compare that and answer your question is difficult. Stain has a much thinner viscosity than automotive paint. What you will need to do is adjust the fan spray pattern as well as the air mixture but it can be easily done with this unit. It is an LVLP and compared to my other guns that are HVLP, LVLP gives a much finer spray with much less overspray which will allow you to have much less loss of material from overspray as well as less orange peal. Make sure your compressor is able to provide about 10 CFM or better and keep your tank pressure as high as possible and adjust it down at the gun with a pressure valve at the gun. Be sure to test the air compressor with an empty gun by holding the trigger and making sure that after several minutes of continuous use, the pressure regulator at the gun can maintain a pressure in the peek of the green zone.
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Hello Alan, I am afraid you cannot use Black & Decker BDPH400's (power unit) compressor with any other type of 3rd party spray guns. The reason being, the (power unit) compressor and the supplied gun are designed to work only with one another. If you've notice, the hose size on the 'HomeRight C800863' spray gun is comparatively smaller to the one of the Black and Decker gun. If you can find a reducer attachment for the Black and Decker power unit (compressor) to match the hose size of the 'HomeRight C800863' spray gun, then it might work. There's no guarantee though that it will. I haven't tried painting ceilings with this product yet; hence, I am unsure about your second question. I hope this helps!
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Hi. I have been working with paints all my life. Working forDuPont and Val-Spar. I have used vinyl finishes a few time on my own stuff and works well. I have had no problems with cracks or peeling (due to a flex additive) but for everyday use I feel it will wear through after everyday sliding back and forth as this is a thin material being sprayed and will take a few coats for decent coverage. The articles Ive sprayed in the past were chairs that did not get much use but looks good.But for the price it can't hurt to try. At worst just touch it up from time to time. Hope this helps a little anyway. Thanks. Hi. I have been working with paints all my life. Working forDuPont and Val-Spar. I have used vinyl finishes a few time on my own stuff and works well. I have had no problems with cracks or peeling (due to a flex additive) but for everyday use I feel it will wear through after everyday sliding back and forth as this is a thin material being sprayed and will take a few coats for decent coverage. The articles Ive sprayed in the past were chairs that did not get much use but looks good.But for the price it can't hurt to try. At worst just touch it up from time to time. Hope this helps a... » Read More Hi. I have been working with paints all my life. Working forDuPont and Val-Spar. I have used vinyl finishes a few time on my own stuff and works well. I have had no problems with cracks or peeling (due to a flex additive) but for everyday use I feel it will wear through after everyday sliding back and forth as this is a thin material being sprayed and will take a few coats for decent coverage. The articles Ive sprayed in the past were chairs that did not get much use but looks good.But for the price it can't hurt to try. At worst just touch it up from time to time. Hope this helps a little anyway. Thanks. « Show Less
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don't buy it save your money the one I bought broke down the same day. I could not even statrt my project - the paint tubing that absorbs the paint broke down right away. buy anest iwata spray gun thyey cost a little more buy it is worth your money they paint beautifully. Sal
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I had the same issue. Make sure the piece that covers the nozzle is on snug and all connections are snug ( no air seeping out of the hose extension) . The solution that comes with the gun is terrible. You won't get a good spray with that solution! I had to order Norvell Venetian however I use Lavish Tan organic solution now.
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This was my first time using an airless sprayer...in 15 minutes I was spraying like a pro. Watch Graco's video to get get the technique . My commercial building looks great. My house is next. It was fun,clean-up was not! Saw on Utube spraying unit and hose with "cookig spray"(pam) really helps. Will try it next job
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I own/use the paintshaver pro and the metabo. I preferred the metabo and my crew of workers used to argue who got to use it. The paintshaver pro is aggressive and will gouge the woodwork. The metabo on any setting never gouged. They strip equally fast, the metabo area needs less prep before paint in my experience. I suggest buying an extra set of blades for either one. Hitting hidden nails dulls them and I've learned the hard way and had to order them and wait for delivery. If I wouldve known i would have bought 2 metabos instead of one paintshaver pro. Oh and also the vaccume you hook it up to makes a big difference also. Hope this review helps your anticipation
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There is overspray with any airless sprayer. How much preparation and shielding will depend on your experience with a sprayer. I've been using airless spray guns for 25 years. I haven't purchased one of these yet, but I'm sure it has a different feel than a regular spray gun since you'll be holding a much bulkier unit in your hand. Drop cloths, painter's plastic, cardboard and spray shields are always a painter's friend. I can use an airless sprayer and shooting ceilings and only get 1/2" to 1" of overspray around the top of the walls - but that's because I can hold my gun at an angle that allows me better aim - this unit I'm sure would create a much larger spray pattern in ceiling-wall corners.
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For home use and light hobby work, yes. I've used mine to paint trim work (baseboards, window trim etc.) with thinned enamel paint and to apply stain & poly finish on wood furniture I have made (T.V. cabinet, Medicine cabinet, ect.) If you plan to use your sprayer in a commercial setting (Multiple users, tossed in a job box at the end of a shift, etc.) you may want to try a turbine unit. For single users like myself I believe it is the best bang for your buck.
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I used it for the first time last night. It recommends 8-22 viscosity which took quite a bit of thinning to get to, but the paint went on great and had a nice smooth finish. Multiple coats is the key.**Update** I painted my front door with it today. I used Behr Premium Plus Latex Exterior paint and it turned out fantastic. I thinned the paint down to 22 viscosity and it worked great. It went on even and smooth with no issues. This is the second time ive ever used a paint sprayer and i am super impressed. It is very easy to clean as well. I did some practice to get my technique down, but once i did, i am painting like a pro. I used it for the first time last night. It recommends 8-22 viscosity which took quite a bit of thinning to get to, but the paint went on great and had a nice smooth finish. Multiple coats is the key.**Update** I painted my front door with it today. I used Behr Premium Plus Latex Exterior paint and it turned out fantastic. I thinned the paint down to 22 viscosity and it worked great. It went on even and smooth with no issues. This is the second time ive ever used a paint sprayer and i am super impressed. It is very easy to clean as well. I did some practice to get my technique... » Read More I used it for the first time last night. It recommends 8-22 viscosity which took quite a bit of thinning to get to, but the paint went on great and had a nice smooth finish. Multiple coats is the key.**Update** I painted my front door with it today. I used Behr Premium Plus Latex Exterior paint and it turned out fantastic. I thinned the paint down to 22 viscosity and it worked great. It went on even and smooth with no issues. This is the second time ive ever used a paint sprayer and i am super impressed. It is very easy to clean as well. I did some practice to get my technique down, but once i did, i am painting like a pro. « Show Less