Graco Airless Paint Spraying [INNOVATIVE] Graco Ultra XT REVIEW & DEMO

[@marvinlake1818]

Thank you for taking the time to compare the old vs the new.

[@PaintHQ]

You’re very welcome, I appreciate you watching and sharing your feedback.. Regards Pete 💙💯

[@MEVD2011]

Always great to see the hustle behind the muscles what a great machine with some great features and the video format is tip top

[@PaintHQ]

You’re an absolute diamond, thank you for your continued support and kind feedback.. a lot went into the filming and editing to show as much info as possible 😅💙💯

[@PaulJacksonOttawa]

Pete you are the best. My most trusted resource on all things Graco. I ordered my Quick Shot because of your recommendation, and I will now replace my old 395 for the 495XT ultra. GREAT work Pete. Thank you very much.

[@PaintHQ]

Hey Paul, always a pleasure to hear from you buddy 💙 and as always I appreciate your feedback.. Wow, you’re investing wisely - an Ultra 495 XT will certainly be addition that will serve you well 💯 All the best my friend, keep in touch.. regards Pete 💙💯

[@michaelnash9644]

Brilliant video Pete. Very informative and truly shows the pressure control of the new XT range. We will be linking it to the Sprayman website. Cheers Mike

[@PaintHQ]

Thank you Mike, appreciate your feedback my friend.. I’ve also linked the Ultra 495 XT and XT Hopper Kit to the SpraymanUK website 🙏 Speak to you soon.. regards Pete 💙💯

[@beijaflor1492]

Exceptionally well presented: well done, gonna review again and again...Thanks trusting you'll be rewarded FAVOURABLY definitely restored my faith in Spraying!❤

[@PaintHQ]

Hey Beija, you’re so kind, thank you.. hope you’re continuing to have spraying success my friend 🙏 regards Pete 💙💯

[@jamesmcconnon2]

Great vid Pete. Those new xt pumps look (and sound) great. Hope you are well friend.

[@PaintHQ]

Ah great to hear from you James - really appreciate your feedback 💙 Yeah I’m all good thanks, hope you are too my friend 🙏 ..always a pleasure to hear from you.. regards Pete 💙💯

[@johnthemod71]

An absolute great pump especially because the pressure is no different at the gun and only drops 10psi while spraying no need to up the pressure to account for the length of spray line most pumps i have used drop 50psi from pump to gun morning pete i hope you are well my friend

[@PaintHQ]

Hey John, always a pleasure to get your input my friend 🙏 ..You’re absolutely right, there’s some genius engineering gone into the XT motor 👏👏👏 I’m really good thank you, hope you are too 💯 regards Pete

[@michaeleinstein7097]

Hey Pete, I just wanted to say thanks for the amazing video on airless paint sprayers! Your demonstration of the Graco Ultra 495 XT was incredibly helpful. I'm excited to try out airless spraying for myself and have already picked up a "GRACO PerformAA 50" gun. I was inspired by your mention of air-assisted air (AAA) technology and can't wait to see how it improves my results. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!"

[@PaintHQ]

Hey Michael, you’re very welcome 🙏 and thank you for your kind feedback my friend.. Exciting times venturing into AAA with the Graco PerformAA gun 👏👏👏 It’s a gun I plan to feature on here very soon 👍 Is it an Ultra XT that you’re pairing the gun with? ..and if you don’t mind me asking - where did you purchase your PerformAA?.. Reason I ask, Mike, Martin and Steve at SpraymanUK are super knowledgeable in the world of AAA and all things spraying 💙💯 Keep in touch my friend, we’ll help each other 👏👏👏 Regards Pete

[@MILAD.VAHDAT]

Best comparison ever

[@PaintHQ]

Thank you so much, appreciate your feedback 💙💯 Regards Pete

[@darrencookfishing7961]

Very nice, I just rebuilt my 595 today but that machine looks amazing

[@PaintHQ]

Thank you buddy 🙏 you have a solid machine in the 595 💙 Yeah the Ultra XT range are amazing units 👏👏👏 regards Pete

[@OZStuOZ]

Great video Pete, looks like a cracking bit of kit! Hope all is well 😊

[@PaintHQ]

Thank you buddy, appreciate you watching 🙏 Yeah the XT technology is certainly very impressive.. I’m very well thank you, hope you are too my friend 💙💯

[@glenmorgan3683]

Excellent, just what I was looking for on the XT.

[@PaintHQ]

You’re very welcome my friend 🙏💙💯

[@JamesOhop]

Pete ive been watching your videos they are very interesting. How long have you been spraying you do awesome work your a professional keep up the good work

[@PaintHQ]

Hi James, I really appreciate your kind words of support 🙏 My journey into spraying has probably been a little unique Vs your traditional professional P&D - my background was actually in I.T. Which I feel helped me take an analytical approach, and now share that information, helping others overcome the potential pitfalls 😄 Your kind feedback is very much appreciated 💙💯 Regards Pete

[@romanivanovich1301]

Hi Pete, nice video, interesting car comparison topic, good luck to you.😊💪

[@PaintHQ]

Thank you Roman 🙏 Hope you’re keeping well my friend 💙💯

[@romanivanovich1301]

So everything is fine, only I want more creative and big projects, but you probably know why we have so few of them...

[@adriandeb2710]

Looks amazing may have to save up for one i think

[@PaintHQ]

Go for it my friend, you won’t regret it 👏👏👏 Regards Pete 💙💯

[@adriandeb2710]

@@PaintHQ i am easy convinced can you tell my wife i need one lol

[@steelandspruce]

Thanks so much for the review. Do you have any comparison on the new 495XT vs the older FinishPro II 595 AAA? We are looking into the 595 but our supplier is suggesting the 495XT instead due to lower price and newer technology. We do a range of work from ceilings and walls to custom cabinetry and built ins. We specifically want something that can handle the fine finish side. Thanks again.

[@PaintHQ]

You raise a great question my friend 💙 In short I’d go with the Ultra XT 495 - the steadiest running pressure, coupled with FFLP tips will lay down a very fine finish, then it’s equally capable to spray beautiful flat ceilings 👌 Now AAA technology and its improved transfer efficiency is something I too am passionate about - I’ve just invested in the Graco PerformAA gun to pair with my Ultra XT 495, with air coming from a Gentilin compressor - I do plan a video soon showcasing this setup 👌 bear with me, I’ve got a schedule of videos and there’s a bit of work involved in how I want to demonstrate AAA technology.. now with the FinishPro II and it’s onboard compressor.. it’s a very valid setup and works (to a slightly lesser degree).. I say lesser because the air cap on the supplied AAA gun is paired down, to account for the leaser delivery of air / CFM coming from the comparably small onboard compressor.. So you don’t get the true / full AAA experience.. same goes for a RAC X AAA gun setup Vs a flat tip - it’s the flat tip setup that you’re getting the full transfer efficiency benefit 💙 So I’d go with an Ultra XT 495 - run with it, especially if you’re new or relatively new to airless spraying.. learn and understand airless first.. then invest in a compressor that will deliver sufficient CFM and is duty rated (such as the Gentilin).. then you could also Air Spray / HVLP spray a bit if you wanted.. before finally moving onwards AAA, marrying airless and air and invest in the Graco PerformAA gun 👏👏👏 Hope this helps, please keep in touch, I’m happy to advise and help all I can.. Regards Pete 💙💯

[@putsy1968]

Love your vids Pete. Keep them coming. Think thats the 1st time ive seen a brush in one of your blogs 😂. Also are you saying" pail" for the US viewers? Scuttle or bucket please. And definitely not "trim"! All the best .

[@PaintHQ]

You’re so kind, thank you 🙏 Haha, I’m not famed for using a brush - or at least not on camera 😄 Haha, I note your point on ‘pail’ 😂 ..All the best my friend 💙💯 regards Pete

[@noelspaintinghandymanservi8049]

Great sprayer I'm surprised that this didn't come out sooner , but I'm happy because it's made in USA . I also want to point out that the canister that's attached to the sprayer to pour in paint am concerned that there wasn't a lid provided in case you dropped something it will fall in the paint also to prevent paint dry out second thing is I think it should have a better support at the bottom like some type of rubber for the vibration and moving around to prevent any of the seals to go out while it's intact if that makes sense and for the fan location it's a bit small and by now I would've thought they had some type of filter that can be washed out or replaced to prevent dust and paint just like our air handler an easy slide in slide out air filter would suffice. My other concern is the feet. I've always lost a rubber slip on piece just like the handle it works itself out. That should've been replaced with square snap =in rubber feet to keep in place and not have to worry about losing the rubber feet or scratching floors etc. but all around it's a step forward to great improvement. My spray finishes will not be sagging or over excessively putting paint in tight areas. This is great for spraying experience but they still have to work on its framing to be able to wrap the hoses easier a location to snap in the spraygun in a grabbing handle that's more secure in the centre distributing the weight evenly not having to carry it awkwardly again this is a step forward Big plus for the motor compartment

[@PaintHQ]

Great to hear from you my friend, sharing your thoughts on various points 👍🙏 ..The hopper kit does come with a lid that snaps on neatly 👍 A point I can share about the fan - it very rarely comes on, and I hear it’s not designed to cool the motor as such because the new XT motor runs more efficiently and cool. It comes on to cool the onboard circuit board / electronics, a bit like a fan cools the internals of a personal computer 👍 Keep in touch my friend, regards Pete 💙💯

[@eddiecotter7201]

Great stuff Pete,thank you for all that info and some great tips,what a machine that is!fair play to Graco and the engineers,would this be ok to spray Dulux weathersield straight out of the bucket or would I need to thin a little?I have painted 3 exterior pebbledash houses using a roller so far this summer and it's so labour intensive and hard work but the roller finish leaves it looking so solid,I also noticed it says on the screen of the Graco 10 litres,is that relevant,does it count down the litres as you go through them?thanks Pete

[@PaintHQ]

Thank you Eddie, appreciate your support.. The XT technology is certainly a feat of engineering.. with the right tip selection, you could certainly spray Dulux Weathershield straight out the can 👍 My preferred exterior smooth masonry paint is PPG Johnstones Stormshield, sprays beautifully out the can with an LP 515 👌 ..You can access stored information on litres / gallons sprayed on a job and a lifetime count 👍 great to hear from you as always.. hope you’re keeping well my friend.. regards Pete 💙💯

[@AlexKunstar]

Woooowwwwwww!!! I must have it! 😎😎

[@PaintHQ]

Hey Alex.. I’m sure you will soon 😄💙💯 Hope you’re keeping well buddy 🙏💙💯 Regards Pete

[@gobbledygook4000]

I'm in love with it. ❤ But am scared to ask how much it would cost.

[@PaintHQ]

Thank you my friend, appreciate you sharing your thoughts 🙏💙 let me assure you the investment is worth it 💯 Regarding pricing, I would need to refer you to your local authorised Graco distributor.. Please keep in touch, I’m happy to help and advise any way I can 🙏 Regards Pete 💙💯

[@noslrak2000]

Ha-ha. You don't have enough arms and legs to pay for it! A touch over £3k!

[@t.dizzle83]

Great vid, Iv had mine a couple of months, Iv found I get a build up of paint around the nozzle of the gun so it drips, on the last couple of exteriors Iv done, new gun tip and guard etc. is it due to the paint not being watered down enough you think? Not enough pressure for the viscosity of the paint? Cheers in advance.

[@PaintHQ]

Thank you for watching, and great news on your investment.. is the paint building up on the tip guard, then dripping from there.. this can happen if the pressure is too high and / or too close to the surface being sprayed - what happens is the material under high pressure bounces back and eventually builds up on the tip guard ..often occurs with exteriors because instinct can be to get closer to avoid overspray.. apologies, I’m by no means saying your setup is wrong my friend.. just could be worth lowering the pressure (spray on test paper first), certainly check that paint is being atomised effectively at the lowest possible pressure - I don’t typically look to thin, then only a max 10% if I’m looking to ease the flow and lower the pressure as much as possible ..Hope this helps a little, keep in touch my friend.. regards Pete 💙💯

[@t.dizzle83]

@@PaintHQ thanks Pete, yeah I'm thinking pressure too high... The tip was making a sound like it was really squeezing it out.... I think only by 10 as well, Dulux actually recommended 5 to 1 so actually 20% I'm guessing...

[@PaintHQ]

@t.dizzle83 you’re very welcome, anytime 💙💯

[@magallanesohana1323]

Pete giving you a shout out from Hawaii the paradise islands appreciate the video in your opinion do you feel these machines perform a lot more better than the old ones? Or is it the low rpm will complement a long lasting pump the features are great though and I’m looking into buying this exact model thanks a lot take care

[@PaintHQ]

Hey, it’s an absolute pleasure to hear from you in Hawaii 💙💯 Thank you for watching and reaching out.. There is an improvement in performance that ‘transfers’ to the gun.. So the XT motor, in having an increase in torque, is able to spin cooler and quieter - so you get the improved service life as you say - And a steady running pressure, that is delivering improved efficiency to the gun.. Which actually improves even further with the future release of the Contractor XT PowerShot guns - an XT pairing ‘unlocks’ additional features.. Exciting times for airless spraying my friend 💙💯 ..Keep in touch, it’s always great to hear from you 🙏 Regards Pete

[@magallanesohana1323]

@@PaintHQwow thanks a lot for the awesome response and what great information the new gun sounds amazing and pairing the two may just be the ultimate combination in technology and airless spraying I wonder if the new gun will be like the power shot they came out with that has the electronic trigger which illuminates spits and if that’s true and you can eliminate spits with any size extension that would be a game changer for sure hmmm 🤔 will have to wait and see 😂 take care much aloha from this little rock I call home Hawaii 🤙🤙🤙

[@Mezcaudill]

I’m thinking about getting the 495 xt for spraying walls, ceilings, trim, and cabinets. Any suggestions for getting the finest finish on cabinets and trim?

[@PaintHQ]

Apologies my friend for the delayed response, I will always get back to you 👍 You won’t regret investing in XT technology, coupled with FFLP tips, the low pressure, super steady running pressure delivers an excellent sprayed finish.. my advise is use FFLP tips and look to spray at the lowest pressure to effectively atomise the material - also a smaller orifice (if the material allows) - that way you’re gaining more control of the spray application and laying on an optimal coating (without coating too heavy).. if you look at the video that followed this one, I demonstrate various tip orifice sizes with various viscosity materials - you’ll see I tend to use an .008” / .010” tip orifice 👍 Keep in touch, happy to help any way I can.. regards Pete 💙💯

[@Mezcaudill]

@@PaintHQ thank you so much for responding! This was very helpful

[@PaintHQ]

@Mezcaudill Anytime my friend 🙏 Keep in touch 💙💯 Regards Pete

[@PBYM79]

Cracking vid that Pete, even though I can't justify the spend on one of those beauts, I can still salivate and dribble at the prospect that maybe one day I could!! 😅 Absolutely love the Graco contractor guns aswell, an absolute game changer for me personally. If you don't mind could I pick your brains? I lent one of my old Wagner airless sprayers to my mate a few months ago so he could mist coat his new build. Unfortunately he hasn't cleaned it out properly and there appears to be clogged paint right through from the syphon to the end of the hose, what, if anything, would you do to try and free it up? I thought about trying to run some neat virosol through it and just leave it in overnight. I seldom use it but don't wanna chuck it because it's been a great machine for me down the years. Cheers mate, Phil

[@PaintHQ]

Hey Phil.. really appreciate you watching the video and your kind feedback 💙 I’m sure one day the timing will be right and you’re due to invest my friend 👏👏 Sure happy to help and advise if I can.. Virosol is certainly a legitimate option to try - a similar ‘alternative’ that’s in the household degreaser category is Elbow Grease.. it’s a very inexpensive but somehow hugely effective degreaser / cleaner.. it’s awesome at lifting, cleaning, and flushing waterborne acrylics / vinyls.. I’ve never really looked into what’s in it that works so well, but it’s something I’ve always kept handy.. it’s worth a shot, starting with that 👍 don’t give up, I’m sure you can sort it 👍 let me know how you get on, I’ll also ask around for some guidance.. regards Pete 💙💯

[@PBYM79]

@PaintHQ cheers Pete and thanks for taking the time and trouble to respond. I'll certainly look into that, I managed to tinker with it this evening and I think I got some virosol right through the pump and into the hose so I've just left it in the garage overnight. I'll let you know what happens. The real lesson I think will be to never lend my sprayers out again!! Cheers mate, all the best, Phil

[@PBYM79]

An update on the virosol results. Worked a treat, I managed to flush everything through with hot water. Alot of skins flew out the end of the hose until the 3rd bucket was running lovely and clear. Not sure what the virosol did but the pump sounded so much sweeter than before aswell! If anyone has a similar problem, virosol is the answer!!

[@PaintHQ]

@AspireDecorating Great news 👏 Thank you for sharing your result - you’re right, it will be very useful for others 🙏 regards Pete 💙💯

[@noslrak2000]

Hi Pete, shame on you for making me feel the envy... 😁 On the subject of a nice cleaning brush I found MR.SIGA Long Handle Bottle Brush sold on Amazon amazing for cleaning my buckets and the paint hopper.

[@PaintHQ]

Hey buddy, 😄 I’m sorry 💙 ..Thanks for sharing the info on the cleaning brush, I’ll be sure to check that out 👏👏👏 all the best my friend.. regards Pete

[@MEVD2011]

Technical questions for you my friend I assume it comes with a standard 15m hose 1/4 bore are you able to change to a shorter smaller bore hose and would there be any significant issues if you do

[@PaintHQ]

Good question my friend.. Yeah the Ultra 495 XT ships with a 15m 1/4” hose, and yes it’s no problem at all to swap to a smaller more flexible hose, such as a 7.5m 3/16” 👍 Perfect for fine finish spraying smaller quantities, in conjunction with a hopper 👍 Regards Pete 💙💯

[@MEVD2011]

@@PaintHQ brilliant I might just get one for the digital read out alone

[@PaintHQ]

@MEVD2011 🙏💙💯

[@samsonacc8081]

It sounds like Lanz Bulldog 😊

[@PaintHQ]

I just had to Google the sound - pretty cool 😄 Thanks for your feedback my friend 💙💯 regards Pete

[@mattcable6379]

Like your vids? I love them. For me, therre as good as they get, nothing overlooked, well though out, well presented and beautifully edited and produced. Although 3 comments if I may? 1st, please stop spending my money, 2, I'm just going down the heated hose rabbit hole and I think along with this unit it's really only way forward, and 3rd.. are you wearing leggins?😁😁

[@PaintHQ]

Haha, you’re so kind.. I really appreciate your support 🙏 it’s an investment 😄 I too like the idea of a heated hose - there’s no denying, heating the materiel lowers the viscosity, thus lowering the airless pressure required to atomise.. Graco has them, I just don’t hear much about them on the Contractor side in the UK.. No, they’re tracksuit bottoms 😂🙈 Haha.. Greet to hear from you my friend 🙏 Regards Pete 💙💯

[@mattcable6379]

@PaintHQ I'm looking at the wagner 126. Give Sprayman a call- super knowledgeable, ridiculously helpful and Mike will happily chat for hours. Don't know them apart from to buy from, they're in the midlands somewhere and I'm on the south coast.

[@PaintHQ]

@mattcable6379 Yeah Mike at SpraymanUK is super knowledgeable, a great guy 👏👏👏 They’re based in Burntwood, Cannock 👍 If you go for the heated hose, I’d love to hear your experience.. It’s got me thinking, a Graco Ultra XT, heated hose.. and the soon to be released PowerShot Contractor XT gun, or if going AAA, the Graco PerformAA 🤔 What a setup 🔥💙💯

[@mattcable6379]

Pete - not a lot for the value I get from your vids. Can i set up a buy you a coffee or similar for a few quid a month? Thanks buddy. Matt

[@PaintHQ]

Thank you Matt 🙏 very much appreciated my friend.. I value the support via super thanks or Buy Me a Coffee (link to BMC is in bio).. 💙💯