Broken Graco Quickshot

[@izenizen5532]

Thanks for the effort... I have a truecoat that just went south... i called my local airless repair shop today -- he said not worth the cost of repair. Also he said once he opens the tc the integrity of the unit is shot. Now here is his suggestion: he said the quickshots are coming in fast and furious. He said it's a great unit BUT wait another year while they graco works out the kinks Interesting... thanks again. Fascinating

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Yes I’m guessing after all the hype wears off the quickshot will come down in price significantly and maybe the will come out with an improved version. They are already improving the gun with the “power shot attachment” I don’t see why they wouldn’t add that gun on the quickshot next model. But we’ll see! Thanks for watching 💪😎

[@aaronberk1234]

Just bought one today. It'll be a complimentary tool to my Graco HVLP edge and procart. Trying to learn all the good and the bad. Thanks for posting this video

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

It’s mostly good! Don’t care for the lid but otherwise it’s a sweet little machine 💪

[@exhalepaintingcontractorsl2010]

Thank for the break down brother, helps my minds eye when problem solving.

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

No problem 😉 after diagnosing my Quickshot it’s either the gun or the pump are the weak spots on these that break with heavy use. After trying the gun off my other quickshot it didn’t fix it so purchased a new pump and problem solved. Pumps are $239 and new guns are $339 hopefully help you when and if your machine breaks 💪

[@exhalepaintingcontractorsl2010]

Hi Mate, Base in New Zealand, appreciate the reply and the help. keep making videos bro.@@mallerpaintingcompany

[@kencrisp6333]

It was very generous of you to take the time to make this video and post it, which will be beneficial to many people, for sure. Great job! It looked like it was a bit of a struggle to turn the new cup to the "lock" position. You might want to lube the rubber gasket on the cup to make it rotate easier and potentially make the gasket last longer. Most people would probably use Vaseline, but I prefer to use MolyKote 111, which is made for such applications.

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Yes great tip someone else recommended Vaseline and I’ve been using it. Seems to work great I will check out the moly cote 👌🏻

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

thanks for the video. Top Tip for you, run some vasoline/patroleum jelly around the threads (plastic - and the metal of the tip guard) on the lid and also around where the white pot sits in the black holder, (not on the rubber seal though). This stops paint drying and making it tight to remove.

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Genius! Thank you 🙏 by the way love your station/ videos!

[@carlevanko2060]

I had a similar issue and was able to get it to work after running hot water on the spray head for a long time.

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

I turned out the pump went out. Tried installing new gun and nothing. Put old gun back on and replaced pump and was good as new 👌🏻

[@jessehuerta1946]

Thanks for video man. I bought one about a month ago and love it. Mine still works but love watching these videos for back up. Thank you for taking the time and showing us. I use mine to cut in ceiling with my shield and spraying the corners of the inside of the house. I’ve done 2 houses and cut my time by a lot. Oh these are new construction homes.

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

That’s a great idea! Yes even with a repair every 80-100 gallons they are still worth every penny in my opinion. Thanks for watching 💪

[@KyleVeatch]

After watching a few videos online, there are a few other things you can clean. On the pump, there are large plastic allan sockets. There are 3 plastic ball valves that can also get clogged and cleaned out.

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Thank you 🙏

[@carlosflores8665]

Mine stopped spraying and i took everything apart like you did, but i also took apart the electronic gun, unscrew every piece in that gun and got to unclogged it, some paint particles got stuck the gun. It was hard to clean but now it s sprayes as it used to

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Awesome! 😎 mine ended up being the pump but at least I’m a pro at fixing the Quick Shot! 🤣

[@nobster146]

How do you take the gun apart?

[@Hardinthapaint]

Videos looking good in landscape

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Thanks finally figured out how to use my camera 😂

[@VewySiwwyWabbit]

Obviously it's very dirty and covered with paint, you need to use water to clean it after each job with water until it comes out clear, then run Miniral spirits to to get off anything that water didn't get then use Graco pump armor. Use extra strainer when filling the cup. Thanks for the video was very informative on the inside of the machine cause I never had to go thru your situation fact is that mine would look brand new after each job fact is I use mesh bags around the unit and spray head, the hose would be covered with shield/Liner Cover. Professionals keep their equipments in pristine condition. Again, Thanks for the video. One more thing, since you opened the machine you should've cleaned the inside and you can get the Graco QuickShot Outlet Valve 18H075 to repair the pump, cost $50. Good luck.

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Yes the machine exterior was very dirty. We sprayed almost 100 gallons through it in under 4 months spraying cabinet jobs. The machine did not fail from being dirty the pump took a shit. It’s a catch 22 with these machines. When your using the machine your putting wear and tear on the pump and when your cleaning the machine your putting wear and tear on the pump. All in all we turn enough profit to buy a new pump if need be!

[@ChristopherLeskanic]

You were told by the repair shop what? I just replaced my pump because it exploded after about 45 gallons.... Having to wait a week for the new $275 pump theres an obstruction somewhere and paint won't flow properly.... Thanks for the video! New subscriber!

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

I got around 90 gallons before my pump went out. Gun took a shit around 80 on my other unit. But… I’m beating the crap out of them making money 💰 💪 thanks for the sub my fellow painter!

[@ome6931]

My quick shot went out today. Red light was blinking 4 times every time I tried spraying. According to the manual it needs a new motor or pump . I got early November and haven’t even ran 15 gallons through it. I spoke to my SW sales rep and they told me that it might be covered under warranty.

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Yes sir it’s under warranty for 1 year after purchase as long as it was used responsibly. I’m guessing it’s the pump if you can hear it run when you pull the trigger but nothing comes out . That was the problem with mine. They are $235 for a new pump and a 20 minute fix either way

[@matthewconnors6434]

Motor is covered pump is not

[@ome6931]

@@matthewconnors6434 turned out to be the motor. Got it replaced free of cost to me. Graco for the win

[@dominikfratczak8710]

Needle doesn't engage. It's operated by electronic trigger, which means there will be ELECTROMAGNET that pulls the needle (there is a spring that pushes needle foreward), mine stopped working in exactly same way, fix took less than this video, inside that big cylinder - yes you can take it apart, there is a little machine screw that due to a bit of corrosion didn't hold that needle anymore, push that needle through the front of the gun, so it goes back as far as possible, screw it back in, 10 months later and over 100 litres of paint it is still fine,

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

It was actually a burnt up pump. I bought a new gun to see if that would fix it but it did not. Put a new pump in it and fixed! But thanks for the tip. If I need to troubleshoot again I’ll try your fix first 💪

[@nobster146]

I think I have a stuck solenoid like you mentioned in your comment. It's not obvious to me how to take the needle valve apart to free the stuck solenoid. I see a grub screw on the top, but I'm not sure what that does. Can you help out?

[@dominikfratczak8710]

@@nobster146 I used waterpump pliers to take cylinder apart, if you can get one side in the vice , it will be easier, took a bit of force to take it apart, and I didn't bother to screw it back in exactly the same (1/16 of a turn less than originally) - but no leaks

[@nobster146]

@@dominikfratczak8710 thanks, when I took out the grub screw I was able to unscrew the cylinder by hand. Turns out it was a stuck solenoid. Once I loosened it up everything was working again. This seems like a bad design for people who aren't using the sprayer regularly. Seems like sitting for more than a few days gives the solenoid time to seize up even after doing the cleaning process. I appreciate the help, thank you.

[@doomslayerforever2858]

80 gal thays not bad i hear those other older hand helds lasted shorter

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Not bad at all. I bought 2 and they are making us money so pretty happy with my ROI thus far

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I used my quickshot yesterday. LOVED IT. Today… not so much. I got almost done with my project. I did make a mistake of my own and got a clog. I cleaned everything and started over. Almost got the piece done and it just stopped working. I can spray water. As soon as I spray paint I get maybe two passes and it just stops. I followed all the directions. Not sure I understand what to try

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Definitely sounds like it didn’t get cleaned good enough and you have some dried paint in the machine that needs to get flushed through. Take the time and really flush it until there is no milky water coming out of the cup in the bottom holes and use warm water if possible you can buy a little pipe cleaning kit at harbor freight or Amazon to help also make sure your filter in the bottom of the cup stays put when you pour paint. I’ve had that come out and that is your only filter in the machine

[@UpNorthPaintDrywallLLC]

It's the gun. I had the same issue. Apparently the solenoid which is the main part of the gun that pulls the needle in and out went bad. They sent me a new gun and I replaced it and it works fine again.

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Yes the solenoid is a common failure and Graco will repair it for free in the first year one time if you keep receipt. However the new gun I purchased did not fix. It was actually the pump which is cheaper than a new gun 😀 and now I have a back up gun!

[@camdecorations9779]

You've sprayed 250 litres of paint through it , your pump is dead

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Not sure the liters conversation but 80-90 gallons and the pump went out yes this was in a 4 month period

[@briansears5554]

Why don’t you throughly clean the unit when you finish using it, it looks a mess. Refer to cleaning instructions and it will save you problems later.

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Thanks Dad I’ll try that 😜

[@slc3103]

keep it clean and the pump will last longer 🤪

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

🤘😎🤘

[@alexhendrixxx]

Would you recommend spraying fine paints of Europe hollandlac brilliant?

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

We only use waterbased through it so not sure how it will hold up to solvent coatings

[@alexhendrixxx]

@@mallerpaintingcompany I appreciate the reply. Keep up the good work 🤘🏽

[@Ulstermanlosr]

Does the the orange gasket left on the table at the end not required to be replaced, or was it from another video, I did enjoy this one thanks

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Great question! that orange gasket goes in the hose plug ins on both sides to make it water tight otherwise the water will fry your plug in and you will need a new hose. First time I pulled everything apart I was like where the heck did this fall out of 🤔 had to read the manual to locate where that gasket went!

[@fs8549]

🤦🏻‍♂️why didn’t U take it back To Graco for a replacement🤔

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

I wanted to be first to make a fix it video for the Quickshot on KZbin. So I put it through the wringer and 90 gallons + 4 months of wear and tear a was able to effectively break the machine. (The pump went out) this gave me the opportunity to be first to make a video dissecting the QS as I knew it would be a popular video. I was right! The video is just under 9k views and still getting 50-100 views per day 💪

[@ChristopherLeskanic]

If you use it only once without the filter it will get an obstruction likely in the top of the gun.....

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Very true gun can get plugged easily

[@matthewconnors6434]

So mine probably has 20 gals ran through and without a tip it sprays water but with a tip I’m not getting anything. Tried multiple tips

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

With the tip off, does it spray out water then just stop or does it just keep pumping water out?

[@matthewconnors6434]

@@mallerpaintingcompany yeah. But not strong enough to atomize with a tip in. Pretty sure it’s pump. Warranty sucks. Only thing it really covers is the motor

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Yes then it’s definitely the pump then. They are $265 and about a 10 minute swap.

[@DMGFXink]

That's not good and I was about to buy now I'm buying the Wagner back pack edition real talk

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

I feel like the QS sprays much better but the x120 will last longer without maintenance.

[@mikshmt91]

Run Mineral spirits through it after use

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

If you’re using water based paints only then I probably wouldn’t. Just clean with warm water and store with a little pump armor.

[@slc3103]

dude, you sound like your high,, its no wonder its clogged , look how dirty the machine is..

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Haven’t drank or used in over 17 years 😀 so definitely not high! We put close to 100 gallons through it in 4 months. And after my diagnosis we fried the pump in the machine. Approximately $265 and it’s back to work. The profits that were made in 4 months 5000x the amount of the part to repair

[@davidwinkler9668]

So disappointed the quick shots made out of mostly plastic and it cost more than a Titan 440 that's made out of metal

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

I agree they could definitely come down on price. Seems more like a $600 machine.

[@sheldonickes4126]

Take care of your tools , you deserve this for neglect !

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

Someday when and if you ever have a Buisness that does 1.2 million in sales per year you’ll be able to afford to fix the tools that make you money. Your comment is ignorant.

[@joshjohnson3352]

Tbh for a 2 thousand dollar machine it looks cheaply made over the phone at least.

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

I was able to purchase mine for $1115.00 and cleared 70k worth of cabinet repaints before we broke it. It’s a fantastic tool in my opinion. But your right it’s definitely not built like a Toyota

[@moffr08]

1200

[@jimfeaster4837]

Quick shot rapes on price! I would never buy... I can spray with 3.0 or 2.5 hvlp for less than a 100. And I don't felt like I got bent over😢

[@mallerpaintingcompany]

I have 3 Graco 9.5s and prefer the Quickshot personally. But yes it’s still pretty pricey hopefully they’ll come down to 6/$700ish in a year like the other handhelds did