Quick & Easy way to Clean a Spray Gun when Spraying Lacquer

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Hi Everyone and I hope you're doing well. When it comes to spraying paint or finish I think It’s best to have two guns one for Spraying one for paint and another one for clear finishes. 90% of the time I’m spraying finish I’m spraying lacquer. Lacquer is just a very easy finish to use it dries quickly And gives a great finish. This is the process I use for cleaning the spray gun. For new Longview Woodworking Merchandise click this link jonpeters.com/store/

[@thomasprusha7328]

I sprayed a significant number of cars using lacquer paint when younger. I often applied a final coat of clear lacquer to give the job a special touch. I agree with all you said & did with the minor exception of cleaning the nozzle. Even tho it looks clean, you were spraying a clear material. I would suggest running some solvent thru the gun while the nozzle is installed (or placing the nozzle in a small container of the used solvent for a few minutes, if concerned about placing more VOC's into the air). To assure a good, clean start on your next job, a few seconds of prevention is worthwhile.

[@DuncanEdwards.]

Thank you so much for helping us all to feel entertained with continuing videos

[@vinim6530]

You deserve a million subscribers !!

[@stevecollins9450]

Man that looks like a great spraying system!

[@rhwoodshop]

Refinishing! Whatever pays the bills. 🤣 Fuji products are insane. I love my Q4! You have the new cup design it looks like. Nice walk through on your cleaning steps!

[@MNnytrorider]

Just bought a titan capspray 115. I am just about to spray lacquer. Thanks for the tips

[@jeremybrain5774]

Thanks for the good tips

[@amallieandrews-lowe9550]

Hi Mr Peters. Do you mix your lacquer that you apply with thinner? Or do you just clean with it?

[@brians5539]

Never used a spray gun like that but they do seem nice.

[@tommyammo6135]

Hey Jon thanks for the tips on cleaning the spray gun after using lacquer. How do you dispose of all the paper towels/rags you use in the cleaning process and the cardboard as well?

[@ThomasSumnerMusser]

If you’re doing multiple coats over a period of a few days, do you not need to clean the gun out? It doesn’t gum up?

[@vincentkennedymcmahon8380]

Thomas Musser it dies

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

@@vincentkennedymcmahon8380 so you need to clean out each day?

[@vincentkennedymcmahon8380]

@@tundrawhisperer4821 yes

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

@@vincentkennedymcmahon8380 Is this just for the Fuji gun systems? I’ve seen where multiple people say they use their non HVLP guns over the course of multiple days, then clean things out after all the spraying is completed.

[@vincentkennedymcmahon8380]

@@tundrawhisperer4821 it depends on the paint pot life

[@jeansandmyshirt]

Is mineral spirits same thing for cleaning?

[@CodeFoxAus]

Thanks Jon. No matter how long I spend cleaning paint from my gun I never seem to be able to get it fully clean. I think I'll follow your advice and save up for a second gun just for lacquer.

[@thesage1096]

its worth it. was nodding in agreement all the while as he was saying not to use the same gun since it can never get 100% clean. if it never happen to you personally, ud never know how heart breaking it is to see bits of paint fly out the nozzle onto the surface finish of a nice dining room table haha

[@alexander781414]

What brand is that gun? Any one know ?

[@NickRgibbs]

Jon I just checked out this video again before I buy a setup. I'm still concerned though, have you check your mask pre filters?

[@DingDingPanic]

It's never a good idea to use lacquer thinner as the last cleaning solvent in a gun, it will eventually ruin the seals inside the gun. After using the lacquer thinner run some water through it. Your guns will last longer.

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

Really??

[@Yellow.Dog.]

Great video, Jon! Rule of thumb for leaving lacquer in gun between coats???

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

A company I worked in years ago who sprayed a LOT of cellulose laquer used to just dump the guns (several) into a 5 gallon drum of thinners at the end of each day 🙄😂😂😂

[@photog1529]

I can see you installing a pull-out shelf for the Fuji in the near future.

[@wesleybrandon1906]

How do you store the gun in between spraying and cleaning? Does the lacquer not dry?

[@andrewbrown8148]

Great tip, Jon~! Before investing in a turbine ($$), I'm thinking of getting a less expensive gun to use with my compressor to become familiar with spray finishing. I'm looking forward to getting away from using only rattle cans & brushes, as I've done thus far.

[@NWGR]

That's exactly how I used to clean my spray guns Jon, great video! However, I've moved on to 3m's PPS system now and couldn't be happier. Cleanup is an absolute breeze literally taking only a couple of minutes, and much less cleaning solvent is used. I concur with using two guns.

[@cdb1386]

I just purchased the 3M PPS 2.0, do you use a whip hose? I have a Fuji Q5, thanks

[@zacharymilos392]

So you can leave lacquer inside the HVLP for a few days and it doesn't harden up inside the gun?

[@JonPetersArtHome]

I do, all the time two or three days

[@drewt3210]

Hey Jon, you made me realize I may be way over doing my cleaning procedure. I use an automotive style gravity feed HVLP gun and do a complete break-down, soak and scrub after every use. Never had a problem between material types though ;-) Best, @HoneyOnWales

[@SingleTrack66]

DrewT no, I think you’re doing it right. I spend way more time cleaning when it’s an oil or solvent based product.

[@BruceAUlrich]

Good, simple instructions. Thanks for sharing!

[@alanmatthews9260]

Will this method work on lacquer paint?

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Yes

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

The spray gun is no joke. Lays down some bad ass finishes. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@sapelesteve]

Great tip Jon! That looks like a very nice spray system. Hope that you & your family are doing well & staying safe............. 👍👍

[@drox2974]

I use the same system. bit the bullet and got the 3M PPS 2.0 system for it. a little expensive to get into but I find myself reaching for the fuji for every project now regardless of how big or small it is. makes clean up a breeze and using the gun much more enjoyable.

[@NWGR]

Came to post the same thing! Though I still have the old 1.0 system. Is the 2.0 worth upgrading to?

[@drox2974]

@@NWGR not sure, i got in the spray game after the 2.0 came into play so it's the only version i have experience with. from what i understand it isn't much of a different. more points of contact when mounting being the main difference.

[@cdb1386]

I just purchased the 3M PPS 2.0 system and a Fuji Q5, what is your connection from the 3M gun to the fuji hose? Do you have a whip hose? Thank you

[@drox2974]

Yea, my Q5 platinum came with a 6ft whip hose

[@SendItBilly]

Laquer vs Waterlox?? Is that cat laquer ? Other videos I’ve seen have the store add the cat agent so it has a shelf life. As always nice videos and congrats in picking up the sponsor.

[@Brian18741]

Another great video with excellent information, thanks for sharing. 👍

[@cdb1386]

Great video Jon, thank you so much, what about clean up after using the gun with stain?

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Lot of good information Jon, thanks for sharing with us. Fred

[@chemcody5119]

Thanks Jon. Good tutorial.

[@herbkempf9939]

Thank you for another great video!

[@Cradley684]

Stay Safe Jon, have a nice day !!!.

[@Zekitaser]

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[@giovannipetitti1588]

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[@JayBergCustoms]

I started out using the $100 Super Finish Max from Amazon, and fell in love with the idea of spraying paint instead of brushing/rolling. That cheap paint sprayer couldn't atomize latex paint well at all, so I recently upgraded to the Fuji Spray Q3, and I absolutely love it. Would love to purchase another gun, but at $330 each...well....

[@nperson]

Does the Fuji Spray Q3 do well spraying latex? How much thinning?

[@JayBergCustoms]

Latex and water based poly is the only thing I've sprayed with it. I bought a 2.0 mm nozzle/needle to do latex. As far as thinning, I do so until the paint reaches the viscosity recommended in Fuji's guide, and I add a little Floetrol to the mix. Great results so far!

[@Christopher-pf8qt]

Curious how big your space is. I’m in a car and a half garage and I’m not sure I have enough space to not get spray everywhere. Love to see a wide shot of how you set it up for spraying.

[@JayBergCustoms]

The over spray from the Fuji is pretty minimal, but you do still get some atomized material in the air. I purchased a 10 x 10 pop up canopy that I put up in my two garage as a pain shack. Its tight, but it works, and keeps the spray off everything.

[@drewt3210]

@@JayBergCustoms Same here. I've sprayed in the driveway under an EZ-Up canopy for years.

[@JayBergCustoms]

@dliguori25 lol, maybe a little. It was a pain setting it up and taking it down!

[@NickRgibbs]

Hey Jon love your videos. I wear the same mask as you everyday, are you sure you have your pre-filters setup the right way?