How to Clean a Paint Sprayer

Venmo @John-Burbidge-3 to buy me a beer for making these free videos. Thx! :) John Burbidge, author of the book "Watching Paint Dry," shows how to clean a paint sprayer the right way. Visit www.howtopaintahouseright.com/ to view a complete series of videos on interior and exterior house painting!

[@Quality9000]

Man I paint doors and trim about 6 times per year and I come back to this video every time 😂 can’t thank you enough!

[@domfraissard2425]

I can't imagine who would thumbs down this great video. Working guy takes time to help us out. Clear and concise. Thanks man.

[@1JamesHamilton1]

I gave it a thumbs down because the first thing you should do is make sure you have the proper PPE safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection ext.

[@patriciagordon1649]

I’ve painted interior and exterior for my homes for about fourth years. I want to learn how to spray paint the exterior for obvious reasons. Thank you sharing your videos. I truly appreciate it. Thanks

[@johnbielick2700]

Nice job explaining the process! Very clear instructions!

[@ExiledSpiritunderground]

Great videos,. Whod had known a paint gun tutorial would be so enjoyable,. Appreciate your simplistic approach to teaching the basics it's been a while and always nice to brush up n make sure I've got my processes down properly.

[@williamwesolowski5191]

Top Notch Presentation ! Direct, Perfect Timing, easy to keep up with, straight forward and NO music B.S. ... Thank You 👍‼️

[@rb1164]

I wish this video was available when I bought my sprayer years ago. Thanks.

[@jamesmacdonald5881]

Such great presentation! Easy going and very straight forward to understand! Thanks 👍

[@ziemzuir9596]

Thank you!!! I just painted my garage by following your setup and cleaning procedure. Very helpful!:D

[@KevinMancini]

Excellent explanation and demonstration on how to clean the equipment...

[@thndrsno]

Excellent job! Thank you!

[@motorcyclelad]

Thanks for the great videos! They're really helping me start my own little business.

[@DustyWhite]

He’s a really good videos. Thank you for making them.

[@430Alpha]

Helpful video! I learned a few new tricks watching your videos.

[@omarlaureano3124]

again you are so good explaining things thank you.

[@brianruane8505]

Excellent presentation..!!

[@marioapolinar8465]

Thank you, first time I use a paint sprayer, very helpful video.

[@sethpatterson7998]

Man you make great videos. I’m grateful.

[@ChrisF1111]

Surprising how helpful the video was, well put together for sure.

[@TheAssman52]

Execllent video. A well articulated break-down.

[@maxovertime1979]

right to the point. i liked and subscribed. i dont have much time these days to watch people that are long winded :) you did a good job. short and informative.

[@peterkiernan1668]

great videos, covers all the bases, thank you.

[@ChrisNieves]

great video I just picked up my first airless sprayer. Thank you

[@ancientmartianunderground]

Thanks great video. I am an old painter and I own a Super Bee I will switch to thinner for long term storage.I needed a brush-up on spraying because it's been so long. Starting a new job and this was perfect

[@aliciachavez-rc3nz]

Michael Tharp do you happen to know why my sprayer is spraying on it's own

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

what do you mean by that.

[@mikekoenig6467]

@@aliciachavez-rc3nz the firing mechanism might be stuck with paint. Sometimes ill lightly tap the rear end of the gun on a hard surface and it shakes it loose.

[@BGuitar415]

I have sprayed tons of paint through a Binks Superbee. Titan is the way to go now.

[@sharnden7]

Very well done video my dude!

[@dafuq6366]

Woah, didn't expect this video was from 9 years ago! Very useful indeed. Thank you..

[@kevinmorris4517]

The owner of an airless paint spray servicing company said he uses and recommends anti-freeze to fill the pump before long term storage. Apparently it provides both anti-corrosion and lubrication to keep the piston packing in good condition.

[@harryharris7663]

Legend John, thank you.

[@paulangulo6821]

OUTSTANDING! Thanks.

[@pshalan]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@DJFRANK1992]

Outstanding video ,helped me out so much in my first project thanks again ,keep up the great videos. Earned my subscription 🙌

[@chefgoyar_d]

suuuuper helpful! both videos.. thanks bud!!!!!

[@evolvc]

Great videos, thank you

[@chrisgentry4837]

Great instruction. Thank you

[@kfx216]

So helpful. Thank you!!

[@jogguy]

Great video. It helped a lot!

[@mauroperez6331]

Great videos my man ..no wonder tnks alot

[@abdulhamzaei9572]

Thanks mate👍🏼really helped

[@LUckybones25]

Thanks for the upload

[@chrise9877]

I'm a newbie so I truly appreciate your easy to understand videos. How/what do I do with my sprayer inbetween coats - I'm painting out side if that makes a difference.

[@LigerTigerOP]

Awesome videos, thank you very much.

[@Remodelmonster]

Thanks for making these great videos! What is the right way to store the rig in between uses - hose on or hose off? When I bought my first airless rig, I was taught to always leave the hose connected. I would run Pump Armor throught the pump and hose, but I never disconnected the hose. Seems like that was supposed to help keep the Pump Armor in contact with the piston and packings. Thanks

[@klugenstein8201]

Thank you so much. lots of help

[@yscho33]

this is very informative video for beginner paint.

[@garcialopezz111]

thanks for that good video man, it will help me a lot.

[@james8156]

Great video ( very informative )

[@marioalvarado3284]

Thanks for sharing your good tip, appreciate a lot 👍👍

[@LosoIAm]

Double thumbs up - many thanks!

[@gerryrowley3945]

Fabulous video, really well explained. This is the most important thing about spraying. Took a long time to find a video this good on cleaning a paint sprayer. Well done. Easy to follow and well explained.

[@JeffreyHernandezCasa]

Damn great videos! Kudos

[@ameliamartinez8859]

Thank you so mush for making this kinds of videos God Bless you

[@JacoZawinul]

Excellent!! thanks!

[@victorhenry417]

Great advice

[@paulomendes2075]

Good Job!!!

[@toddlavenbarg6003]

Your videos were way more helpful than the manuel. Thanks! Any tips on using the sister inside a residential home?

[@Dan6399]

Thank you, my man.

[@perslyburnett5086]

2022, still a good and easy to understand video.

[@rongdhonurong]

Very helpful... Thanks

[@trujillo1013ify]

Thanks for the video now i know how to clean my paint sprayer. !!

[@guerrilladrone2702]

Thanks!!

[@repteisbrasil-ALL]

Nice!

[@46303474]

Nice video

[@payattention7137]

Thank you!!!

[@chicothegreat3557]

Thank you

[@THIRTYONEFILMS]

Great videos! Can I ask, how long could a sprayer sit between coats? Anything special I should do between them?

[@Colwray1]

Great vid, I find that on the second rinse, I use warm soapy water through it and it does a better job :-)

[@Jose43312]

Great video, wasn't sure how to get the leftover paint back into the bucket.

[@jasonreinen7864]

Can't shake the idea that it looks like gallons of blood! Appreciate the video!

[@orbiebibbee977]

You can clean the filters also. One in the gun, one in the pump I think its important. I keeps tips in lacquer thinner in a metal paint can. Other than that good job on a basic clean.

[@renostubbs8504]

All your videos are helpful bro, we appreciate your time and professional skills....which sprayer were you using???

[@rdippolito450]

Great video. Have you ever used the Deck Over paint, which is supposed to be thicker than regular paint, in a paint sprayer. Would it be ok to thin the paint a little with paint thinner, or do you think it will not be necessary. Thanks

[@LosoIAm]

Great video - much easier than the manual that came with my airless spray painter. Many thanks.

[@dmitiryfilippov7014]

Best videos

[@dmitiryfilippov7014]

Best videos

[@halinabeal1096]

Nice. Great straight forward info from a pro. Do it right the first time

[@rudybishop9089]

Thanks Brah - I like the thinner idea for storage. I can't stand buying that blue stuff - hell I was thinking using a little strait antifreeze ? Can't hurt better then moisture in it?

[@howtopaintahouse]

Ten gallons is probably a bit much, but it will take several gallons to clean a sprayer, probably 3 or 4. To be honest I've never measured that. One thing I do is save all old thinner in a "Dirty Thinner" bucket with a tight lid. The sediments settle to the bottom over time, and you can pour off the clean thinner on top to use when cleaning brushes (see that video). I'd use fresh thinner to clean the sprayer, though. I wouldn't want to risk any fine sediment getting into the machine.

[@jerusdc]

I've been doing the attach a hose method and its way messier. Thanks!

[@jaquemichels]

good help

[@world2give77]

If I am not mistaken, the prime valve on most airless spray pumps is not a high pressure valve and one should always remove all built up pressure at the gun before turning the valve from "spray" to "prime" as this will prolong the lifespan of the prime valve...

[@Quantumdemetrio]

Thank you,

[@XCPainter]

When doing my first rinse on pump i turn pump off after water first comes out of prime tube, then empty hose of paint before running water through primer tube again. It does't dilute paint in hose that way

[@desmondmiles1066]

best fucking vide out there. on point, no talking about other irrelevant BS. all airless spray have common parts. and you did it right man. THanks for this

[@Mikzone-zb6jk]

I always clean my filters between first rinse and final rinse

[@tiberianexcalibur]

Ever notice how the cleaning video has less views than how to use it? We're going to have a lot of bad spray guns lol.

[@jurekpol9081]

what size sprayer tip do you recommend for outdoor. I am applying Zinsser 123 primer on old wooden clapboard first. It also have to be easy on paint use. These days paint is expensive.

[@Coronavirus-ig2pc]

Very helpful video thank you. What tip you use for wall and celling and for frame can you tell me the tip number please

[@HarryHasAbigWilly]

Thanks Miles O'Brien!

[@kreativekrypto7145]

Thanks

[@lloydhavekost4611]

If you were using an oil based paint would you use mineral spirits versus water to rinse the pump? Great videos :)

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

For long term storage, do you keep the thinner in the paint line hose it’s self? Thx

[@mcr9b6]

Hi so does the treated water stay in the line while it is in long term storage, to keep it in the line do you leave the gun attached as well and I guess the gun has the treated water in it as well ? thank cheers

[@philasselstine7816]

how much and how often could u spray with a 2/3hp paint spayer and how good of job would they do

[@kenmcf]

Is it ok to add some sort of soap to your water when cleaning latex? Will it harm anything...it seems like that would work better...followed by water of course.

[@howtopaintahouse]

Simply put, clean it after every job. You'll also need to clean it during a job if you want to change colors. However, it's not necessary to clean it every day while you are doing a job and sticking with the same color--see my video on Storing a Paint Sprayer Overnight.

[@akeemscale2522]

do i have to use paint thinner or reducer before I use it on the paint sprayer

[@joematus410]

Good

[@user-pc9ic2nu1n]

What about the stopping hose does it need to stay in the paint at all times

[@garza727]

Tks boy

[@pab6069]

Is it the same procedure for both latex, oil base and water paint?

[@willywonka3074]

Same procedure with extension overnight storage?