Graco TrueCoat 360 Airless Paint Sprayer | How To Use & Review | Best Handheld Paint Gun

How to use your Graco TrueCoat 360 airless paint sprayer and Graco review (the best handheld paint gun). There are a lot of cheap paint gun options out there but some of them are known for being cheaply made. I think the Graco TrueCoat series is a great option if you're looking for an affordable handheld airless paint gun that also works as well as the professional paint sprayers and is well made. I'm using the Graco TrueCoat 360 VSP airless paint sprayer in this video. If you have the basic TrueCoat, the TrueCoat DS or the TrueCoat DSP they will work exactly like the VSP and this video will still show you how to use them. The only difference is the speed settings and the size of the FlexLiner (paint reservoir). If you're thinking about using a paint sprayer vs a roller, the sprayer is at least 10 times faster! I'll link these paint sprayers below as well as the other supplies you'll need.
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Paint Sprayers:
Graco TrueCoat 360 VSP (variable speed): amzn.to/32HbGSD *AF
Graco TrueCoat 360 DSP (dual speed): amzn.to/3GdO3iv *AF
Graco TrueCoat 360 DS (dual speed): amzn.to/40nDMKK *AF
Graco TrueCoat 360: amzn.to/3s4VIKK *AF
Other Supplies:
Graco Pump Armor: amzn.to/3419CWk *AF
Wire brush set: amzn.to/3s1Zd4D *AF
Paint filter strainer: amzn.to/3AIihJ0 *AF
42oz. FlexLiner bag refills: amzn.to/3ILjMZS *AF
32oz. FlexLiner bag refills: amzn.to/3rawhrP *AF
Water or mineral spirits to clean the paint sprayer
Bucket
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
0:12 TrueCoat series models
1:15 TrueCoat VSP unboxing
1:39 flushing a new sprayer
3:10 filling paint
4:02 priming paint sprayer
5:37 testing paint sprayer
5:53 ready to paint
6:09 paint sprayer montage
6:53 cleaning paint sprayer
10:26 graco paint sprayer review
Go to www.graco.com to compare the stats on each of the handheld Graco TrueCoat 360 airless paint sprayer models: Graco TrueCoat 360 VSP (variable speed) model # 17D889, Graco TrueCoat 360 DSP (dual speed) model # 16Y386, Graco TrueCoat 360 DS (dual speed) model # 17A466 and Graco TrueCoat 360 (single speed) model # 16Y385. They also carry cordless and professional paint sprayers.
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[@TheNiftyNester]

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[@radusas432]

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[@PrecisionToolJ]

How heavy is this gun. I'm curious about using it on a room or two

[@peterkolovos3079]

I bought this exact sprayer last year and I'm getting ready to paint a metal cabinet. I read the directions twice, but I'm a visual learner and your video was spot on! Thank you for a great tutorial.

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@zebpowell8055]

Best video on the web for learning how to use a new Graco TrueCoat 360. Thank You! -Matty from Massachusetts

[@bobbygriffin9841]

Great video. Graco would probably sell more of these sprayers if they provided instructions like this on their products.

[@BigMustard2099]

Thank you so much! I watched 4 videos that didn't answer my question then found yours, which answered it and helped to prevent me ruining my spay gun. Thanks!

[@TheNiftyNester]

Awesome, I'm so glad this was helpful! You're welcome and thank you for the comment!

[@rivera0822]

Thanks for this straightforward and comprehensive video!!

[@Gemini608]

Thanks for the tutorial! Great job in explaining how to use this sprayer.

[@YNB_Fatty]

I love when females do tool reviews because they actually read the instructions and I end up learning stuff about my tools I didn’t know before. As men we have a tendency to be “too proud” to be bothered with instructions so I appreciate your thoroughness! Excellent video!

[@TheNiftyNester]

Your comment made me laugh 😂 Thank you so much!

[@gustavomartinez2628]

Haha I hate that its true haha! Great video!

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you!

[@jerryrupe1696]

Hey hey now I read instructions, usually after I mess it up.

[@niklauslife]

Lol I'm a nerd. I always read instructions. Even if I have never had the new tool or have used someone else's. When I get it a new anything in the box, I always read the instructions lol.

[@gregporter6299]

Great video thanks. Besides how to use the sprayer I also learned to mask the paint area a lot more as I saw you got overspray on the wall beyond your masked area.

[@conniesmith5393]

I am impressed with your directions you are very on point!

[@altemose_prime]

Great review/instructions. I’m about to use mine today for the first time. Thank you very much.

[@jamesharper8373]

Fantastic video! Thanks for being so thorough.

[@TheNiftyNester]

You're welcome and thank you!

[@fbicontacted7690]

This is a great video! Thank you for being so thorough. Subscribed.

[@jeffwhitney3369]

great tutorial! very simple and easy to follow and understand

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you!

[@jennylas]

Thank you for this video! It's super helpful on how to use the sprayer

[@ninalucchetti6267]

Great video!! All the info I needed exactly! Thank you!

[@TheNiftyNester]

That's awesome to hear, thank you! I'm glad this was helpful 😊

[@realthoughts6952]

This review was very well done. I don’t have any questions! Thanks for answering everything in advance!

[@pezpengy9308]

i just bought one and this is a great resource. very watchable, well presented. thank you. :)

[@TheNiftyNester]

You're welcome and thank you so much! I hope you have fun with your new toy, it's definitely fun to use!

[@cvr_l0s]

Excellent video loved the content and pace at which you presented everything. Thanks for putting this together. 💪

[@robertsims9791]

This was a great video, very helpful since I just purchased this sprayer. Thank you

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you so much, good luck with your new sprayer!

[@gaberodriguez3813]

Amazing video! So excited to get started using my new tool

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you so much! Getting new tools is my favorite thing. Have fun with yours!

[@sherreekeene8058]

Absolutely FLAWLESS Review. Thank you so much! Gonna go get me one now ~ YAY❤

[@tarijafm]

Awesome , thanks for your help . I’m buying this one now !!

[@TheNiftyNester]

You're welcome and thank you!

[@robertscarpetti4656]

Thank you and good luck on your project!

[@TheNiftyNester]

You're welcome and thank you!

[@jeffreylarson8533]

very thorough = great job

[@seeseabee7165]

Really good how-to video. I did find the Graco video and they had a good tip that if you need to return to a project within 24 hours/1-day, you can turn the tip 90 degrees and leave the paint liner. Here's the link and it is around 12:45 or 12:50 in the video. But this got me started on my project before I found the Graco video. Great job. I got the dual speed & wish I had the variable speed option.

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you! I found that tip as well and have done that a couple times when I needed to finish a project the next day. It works well!

[@Thewhiterabbit395]

Would love to try one of these out

[@Maybelove88]

Great explaining!

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you!

[@ekennyb8653]

Excellent instructions

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you!

[@kimmyhughes9623]

Very informative. Thank you

[@TheNiftyNester]

You're welcome, thank you! 😊

[@johnjohn-ne8fw]

Nicely explained. Thx👍

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you and you're welcome!

[@godmello]

Had this for over a year and now I can feel like a pro! Thank you 😘

[@TheNiftyNester]

You're welcome, thank you!

[@Swanny713]

Great video! Thank you

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you so much!

[@kimmyhughes9623]

Fabulous explanations!!!!! They should use this attached to the graco product!!!!

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your comment! ❤️

[@Sle0515]

I found it to be a little easier to put the cover over the cup support first, and then attach it to the sprayer. That way I’m not trying to screw on the cup support with one hand. I really liked the rest of your review. It was really easy to understand.

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you! I can definitely see how that would make it easier to attach the cup.

[@dawgraphic]

This is an awesome video for anyone who already kinda knows what they're doing, but I am a complete novice, and I don't know what she means by "within range," or "reservoir." I'll keep looking, but this gives me a little start.

[@mskelspider]

thank you. you provided a lot of information the instruction book did not.

[@TheNiftyNester]

You're welcome and thank you! I'm so glad this was helpful.

[@singlefather01]

I used this paint sprayer. The finish is rough no matter what. I thinned it and used paint extender. So I only use it for the exterior and wall. I have switched to HVLP for the cabinet and furniture.

[@3dDavinci]

You are my hero.

[@TheNiftyNester]

Well thank you so much!

[@robertscarpetti4656]

Great and detail video! Many thanks for your efforts! May I ask have you used it for exterior shingles on a house? Thank you

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you so much! No, I haven't, but I am getting ready to use it for an entire home interior I'm renovating for a friend. That'll be the biggest project I've tackled with this paint sprayer and I'm hoping it'll go well.

[@jrprimo5372]

nice job!!! thanks...

[@TheNiftyNester]

You're welcome, thank you!

[@davidsteinfeld9123]

I did surely find your video informative I purchased a cracko sprayer because the Wagner I bought a year ago craped out in the middle of a job me staining my deck I mean the thing was working fine just stopped I tried everything that I thought it could have been so there it sits The crako is considerably more expensive than the Wagner and apears to be better made now with the new purchase and new info I will see haw this stacks up compared to the cheaper Wagner hopefully better and longer then a season Thank you for sharing

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you! I'm glad you found this video helpful. I'm sorry to hear about your other paint sprayer. Hopefully this one works out better for you. I've had good luck with the Graco, and it's still working fine. I hope the rest of your project goes smoothly!

[@davidsteinfeld9123]

@@TheNiftyNester can I ask about how long have you had yours the Wagner only lasted a season one year literally got mine branded new at the home Depot last night it's been raining no chance to try it out yet

[@bryceharbold9290]

Sweet product! Can you use Rac X/ FFLP tips with this unit ?

[@getintoit2875]

Great review! I need a better option for painting a whole room quickly, instead of a paint roller-

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you!

[@MJs-85]

nice vid. Do you have any idea that for the TC 360 single speed, we have the option to change tpr set the pressure on it? it says 500 to 2000 psi but I wanted to this before ordering it.

[@ellenvancura6800]

Great video. Am wondering if you can use extension rods to reach further areas. I have a high cathedral ceiling I need to paint & am not sure how to reach it

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you! So not with this type of paint sprayer, you'd either need scaffolding or a ladder to use this one. There are other paint sprayers that have extensions, if you Google "extension paint sprayer" you'll find some options.

[@salina618]

This tutorial is sooooo detailed and helpful. Thanks so much. I just used this sprayer for the first time yesterday and when I have it at a low speed like 4 or 5 it turns off after about 5 seconds. Maybe less. I called them to help but they said it’s supposed to stop. I don’t think they understood. It stops as if I’m shutting it off. If I have it at a high speed it won’t stop but I’m using this for furniture and don’t need it at a 10 speed. Maybe you could help me. Im not sure if I have a defected one.

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you so much, I'm glad this was helpful! Sorry to hear you're having trouble with yours. I haven't had that exact issue. I did have it stop spraying on me once but it was a clogged spray tip. After reversing the tip and clearing it out it worked just fine again. I looked to see if I could find a reason for you and I did run across something saying it may need to be re-primed. When that happens can you still hear it running like it's trying to spray or it just stops completely? I do know that these will shut off on their own when they get hot but that should take a while, I've not had that happen yet either. If it's not just cooling down, it's not clogged and it's still primed I don't know what else it could be. It could be defective. I'm sorry I don't have a straight forward answer for you but I hope that helps.

[@salina618]

Yeah it’s shutting off completely as if I’m turning it off. Thank you so much for taking the time to help me out. I’ve been emailing w someone at graco who is going to have me try and remove the tip entirely and see if it’s still turning off. If it is he said he may be an electrical issue. Thanks again 😊 looking forward to seeing your content!

[@avijitkankan482]

I'm purchasing this product

[@TheNiftyNester]

I hope you love it! It's made my life so much easier.

[@nobreighner]

Does it really change the speed of the motor rotation or is it just a pressure setting adjustment?

[@310shadow310]

Hello, i just gotnonenof tbese and plan on using it in a few days. What you did with the water in tne beginning of tbe vudeo is wbat i shpuld do to flush it out before its first use?

[@michaelgodfrey9384]

You need to use more plastic sheeting to protect your home from over spray. That paint is getting all over your house in the background especially with the wind. Otherwise, good video and very helpful.

[@renostubbs8504]

Nice video ma'am, we appreciate your time and knowledge. What all did you use it for...just small jobs???

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you! So far I've only used it on smaller jobs, I haven't had any larger projects to paint that I could use it on yet. When I do though I will share it here.

[@renostubbs8504]

@@TheNiftyNester thanks for the reply, best wishes for you and your channel...we will be watching for your other amazing videos

[@ashleywynn4923]

Only con to it is it gets hot so hot that the thermal overload trips out. They should have added more ventilation to the motor and I think its needs an electric fan internally to help dissipate the hear.

[@elizabethdangelo1354]

Great video tutorial. I brought the DSP model to paint a wood fence. Wish me luck 😂

[@TheNiftyNester]

Thank you! Good luck, I hope it goes well!

[@vzarou]

verygood

[@SF_Curious]

What tip is the most useful for this sprayer?

[@spikefivefivefive]

How do you avoid overspray when using it indoors? A lower pressure setting?

[@TheNiftyNester]

I haven't used mine indoors yet, so far I've only used it outside while painting furniture I've built. I will be using it to paint an entire home interior very soon so I'll have to figure that out, when I do I'll let you know!

[@kimwalker108]

Any ideas on how to get it to start spraying again? I've tried washing the heck out of it. I got 4 container fulls out of it before it just stopped spraying

[@TheNiftyNester]

You've probably done this already, but just to make sure, have you turned the spray tip to the unclog position to see if the tip is clogged? I believe you can also use mineral spirits to clean the sprayer and run that through it which might help, just double check the manual before doing that (I think it says you can, I just don't want to give you bad info). If that doesn't fix it, you might try soaking the spray tip, then use a nylon brush to clean the spray tip. I've heard from a few people that had similar problems, tried everything to clear it and ended up calling graco customer support and they've either helped them find the problem or sent the part they needed to fix it. You might try that if all else fails, they probably have more suggestions. I'm sorry you're having problems with it and I hope you're able to get it fixed!

[@adamkib1]

Are you able to keep the paint in the sprayer in between coats?? Say like an hour or so? Thanks.

[@TheNiftyNester]

Yes, you can. In between uses you just turn the sprayer sideways to block off the nozzle. After reading that you could leave the paint like that overnight to finish a project the next day I tried it out and it worked. I had to turn the nozzle backwards and spray for a second to unclog it first but after that it was good to go, the paint stayed fresh.

[@31acruz]

How do you dilute the paint?

[@corin164]

I laughed my ass off every time she said, "air hole".

[@TheNiftyNester]

🤣🤣🤣

[@2010stoof]

Haha saw some reviews on amazon for this line of sprayers. I think the people that say it didnt work or broke fast didnt follow directions lol

[@armansharif]

I bought this few days ago, but the pain leaks out of the cup linear and it gets air in so I have to squeez the linear my self. (I have rotated it exactly as you did to end) any idea on how to fix it?

[@TheNiftyNester]

I'm sorry, I don't know what would cause that. My best guess would be a seal leak causing air to get into the cup. I know the air release valve and rubber gasket can wear out over time and need to be replaced but it shouldn't be after just a few days. Maybe contact their customer support line and if they can't help you, you might be able to exchange it since it's only been a few days. It might be a defective product. I hope you're able to get it figured out.

[@brianschrier6193]

Check for paint along the top of the liner. If the liner & cap dont make a tight seal, you will get leaks every time.

[@miguelbravo1633]

Did you paint all that with one cup?

[@buzymom7]

Mine is a couple years old, lightly used and the high-low setting switch will not stay on high. Very frustrating as I took care to clean thoroughly and store with the storage fluid and replaced the cups, etc. This is not old enough or used enough to be having issues. Paint is now leaking from the paint cup and i'm about to throw it in the trash. Waste of $300.

[@conchim99]

Mine kept clogging after 3 days of use

[@DroneHDTV]

By the time I set this up I would of painted the whole room lol.

[@alexmar8325]

I painted my cabniets today at level 1 but the paint was coming out really thick. Would turning up the speed make it spray better?

[@TheNiftyNester]

I've discovered that I have to thin out certain paints to get a nice clean spray. You can spray thick paints with this thing but sometimes it doesn't turn out as well. If you're using a thick paint like a one coat paint, cabinet paint or a primer then you might need to thin it out just a tiny bit. Maybe try that as well as adjusting your speed while spraying a scrap piece of wood until you get it where you want it. I still use a scrap piece to get everything right before I start a project.

[@alexmar8325]

@@TheNiftyNester thanks for the advice!

[@TheNiftyNester]

You're welcome, anytime!

[@luckyduckie777]

You can't go wrong if you choose any Graco product!

[@IceAgeSquirrel2008]

Looks like I'm going to have to get a pilot's license for this.

[@TheNiftyNester]

🤣 It's not that bad!

[@IceAgeSquirrel2008]

@@TheNiftyNester Thanks for the encouragement!

[@RamiroKrapio]

Can you use it with oil base Paints?

[@TheNiftyNester]

Yes, you can use oil base paints! Check the owners manual for specifics on materials you can use, but for a short version of what the manual says, check the packaging to make sure your product is "combustible" and not "flammable". It woks with water and oil based primer, paint, and stain as long as it's not flammable.

[@paigequeenb8257]

Omg I'm so confused lol this is why I've had this for 5 years and never used it. Going to get my rollers lol

[@andrewfield5656]

I want one that goes to 11

[@electricalron]

I had this paint sprayer but I had to throw it in the garbage because it kept clogging up while I was using it. It's garbage or maybe I just had a bad one.

[@rgvtexas8391]

I know some people thin their paint down just a bit. You seemed to have a lot of over spray.

[@TheNiftyNester]

I think I might try thinning it out next time but I'm glad I don't have to for this sprayer to work properly. I did intentionally hit the trigger before passing over the shelves and past the end a little so that's where a lot of it came from.

[@backtoafrica895]

It won’t spray unless I add so much water on my paint. Can anyone tell me why?

[@TheNiftyNester]

I did read that some thicker paints might need to be thinned down. I was using a fairly thick cabinet and trim paint without thinning but this was the first time I used it. Could your paint be on the thicker side?

[@brianschrier6193]

I had that problem too, and ended up thinning the paint down so muuch it looked like colored water. Dumped that linerfull and started over. still had to thin down the paint, but realized i wasnt priming right - according to the directions. Was getting some air back in the liner for some reason. Had to Houdini the prime sequence to get it to spray. Water sprayed out but paint had trouble.

[@josiejedlicka8666]

Why did you start with water?

[@TheNiftyNester]

So they run something called pump armor through these before they package them. When you first open the paint sprayer you have to run water through to rinse out any leftover pump armor before using paint. You can use the pump armor to store your paint sprayer then do the same thing and rinse with water before using it again.

[@vickynoname9860]

That California tongue roll just doesnt let me concentrate☹️Great video thou.

[@kimwalker108]

This thing is a waste of money. I was using it and after the fourth container full it just quit working. I have tried everything to unplug it. It will run, but nothing comes out, no matter how much I prime it, etc...

[@iwantosavemoney]

It has a overload process when it gets hot it shuts down but when it cools off, it’ll work again

[@johndao4660]

this modle better than his sister had bag storage not paper box save for next job

[@tporter6654]

That's not worth it she had to do like 50 things just to get it ready to have to do more prep then only then are you ready to do more priming and air releasing 😂 not worth it by time you get this ready half the room is done.

[@31acruz]

"Tilt it so it's facing the highest point" (??)what is facing the highest point? which highest point? in reference to what? we are not mind readers you have to do a better job at explaining yourself, give "points of reference". What you say could mean anything. Sorry but thumbs down for me.