Quick way to clean a spray gun!

[@melissacharron6379]

ugh I didn't realize an instructional video could make me so happy, he's so sweet and has a great energy! love it.

[@JB-wc4vz]

Just beautifully done, this video. Right down to the brief story in the end of his mentor - practically a poem. So great.

[@LukeBrinkerhoff]

the thread cleaning trick was something I needed.

[@davidparker9676]

Using a stiff brush with thinner works pretty well too.

[@christopherclark1490]

Props for speaking the name out loud of your predecessor. That warmed my heart.. I miss those guys we don't talk about who gave us so much. Hell yeah..

[@thegreypilgrim1]

Stew just schooled me in the humblest way. Thanks a bunch!

[@mrsayasajer]

That is why I like old people. A lot of wisdom in their story.

[@golsonkp]

Old gentleman knowledge, grounded and solid. Thanks Dan

[@angrytroll27]

I actually got an apprenticeship when I was 16 as a furniture polisher.....I dont miss doin this!!

[@VaughanGuitars]

Hi Dan and StewMac. I would like to add after cleaning its a good idea to finish with Mineral Spirits. Spray guns use leather packings. Leather packings tend to get hard over time and Mineral Spirits will leave those packings soft and pliable for years.

[@JNcolor]

that's a good idea for spray guns that have leather packing. Most of my guns have a nylon bushing instead of leather. I don't think mineral spirits have an effect on nylon but it definitely won't hurt.

[@eksine]

I have seen most mineral spirit leave a film of oil behind, I would never use mineral spirits for cleaning. it's for thinning oil paint only

[@Rick-fs9wc]

My favorite part is cleaning my guns. Then i can sit back and admire my work. Job done.

[@jackburness2555]

I googled how to clean a spray gun and this guy instantly reminded me how to do it! Thanks :)

[@MelissaKleinArt]

I loved this video - very informative and you mentioned women as doing this, which made me feel so happy and included. And as a former vo-tech/CTE teacher, I loved you giving credit to your former teacher.

[@TomMakeHere]

This was a fantastic video. Informative and to the point. Clean up is the one thing that scares me from getting started, I just have this fear that I will clog up the gun 😅

[@gregweber7325]

I went through auto body at Ferris in 68-69. I had Joe Bradowski. He knew his stuff and was a good guy. Still using what I learned today. Products advance, but prep and technique basics remain as always.

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Thanks for sharing. I would love to see the a video about your spray booth setup

[@markbrown1609]

good show buddy, i picked up a couple of tips. thanx for sharing.

[@CadillacKenny]

Well done sir! Let’s have a toast. In our clean spray guns!

[@johnwrench4speed]

Nice tips. When I clean spray guns, in addition to using lacquer thinner, I like to use cans of automotive brake cleaner. It is basically, acetone in a spray can (Of course you can buy also buy a rechargeable sprayer and fill with either lacquer thinner, acetone, or the solvent of your choice). Regarding the use of Nitrocellulose Lacquer, I don't think any MSDS say it causes cancer like using polyurethane finishes (which contain isocyanates).

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

I was painting car wheels in a factory and we had a bomb threat and we all had to run outside leaving the guns full of paint and the robots full. After 3 hours we was allowed back inside out of the rain and all the guns were ruined. It was a total disaster. Great video. Watching from Arkansas.

[@glytch5]

Totally ruined? What was the material in them? Must have been something with a catalyst I imagine.

[@S197jet]

Just three minutes of knowledge thank you sir

[@Engineerboy100]

Great video, thank you! I will clean my new gun when I get it, every time! :)

[@clinteast7476]

Its a must after every use.

[@kirkwest6654]

This is awesome.. Getting into cerakoting guns

[@martinlandaverde403]

Thanks,it’s matter what I clean the gun with,depends on the type I’m using??

[@wagsman9999]

Excellent - thank you!

[@bobabooey8367]

Thanks Stew...God Bless Ole Joe

[@BombasticVirus]

so unscrewing the nuzzle and cleaning the internals from paint isn't necessary?

[@mrscrewu1199]

I love the quote at the end 😂

[@glytch5]

I spray thinner through the gun, put in some more, give it a good swirling shake to clean the bottom and top of the cup, spray that through then disassembly. The spraying of lacquer thinner through the gun really does a pretty good job... without a fan system like you have (I am an outdoor painter) I am still not sure of a good way to do this safely.

[@asterisk606]

Any respirator used while operating the spray gun would also be adequate for the cleaning portion and spraying the thinner. It's my belief that no spray gun should be used without proper respiratory protection, even in a ventilated booth or outside.

[@mrcodesteez1211]

You sir are a stud excellent video thank u for that

[@onjisan]

Thanks for this. very helpful

[@Aceandbob23]

Hello Dan! What is the best ratio (lacquer: thinner) to spray nitro with this type of gun? Thanks!

[@FontediCalore]

run thinner through it then poke it with a little stick? yeah man that's revolutionary

[@jeffreymatawaran6138]

Will this method also be applicable to urethane paints on spraygun?

[@jeremyremington8897]

Yeah I'm confused with this video. Thought it was a video about his hatred regarding lacquer. Lol don't get me wrong I'm not doing it right or obvious wouldn't of watched. So in the end I learned thinner is superior to lacquer. I'm gonna assume since lacquer is in his guns that it's to clean guns that spray single stage paint from the 80s... idk . He's gotta nice tone so hey thumbs up ...lacquer down hahhahaha

[@notoriousm.i.g.9467]

Great video! Well edited and informative!

[@Nicolas-sj9dk]

Thanks bro

[@JasonHoningford]

Do you have to clean in between coats?

[@DJTGOAT]

Just after you’re done spraying for the day/night unless you’re using an aerosol unit like preval. When using those I have a separate jar of thinner that I use by unscrewing the unit from the lacquer jar and screw onto the jar with thinner then spray for about 5 seconds after each coat because they clog up pretty quick for some reason if you don’t.

[@JasonHoningford]

@@DJTGOAT Thanks I haven't used my spray gun yet! I'm not really sure what paints to use. I end up using Rustoleum spray cans instead.

[@kenrussell1093]

@@JasonHoningford I have done the exact same thing. I guess I'm worried that I will mess up my guitar body and then have to strip the clear coat, and do it all over again🤔. I am teaching myself, and after multiple failures, I can't stand the thought of more screwups, especially now that the paint is on!

[@subdue8182]

Aint no one better to learn from other than dem older folks.

[@markypolo55]

Let me tell ya, when you got $400- $700 gun, you clean that sucka well every time! I like my gun to look new after every cleaning.

[@razmossis]

What's the difference between a $400-$700 gun, and a $50 gun? They seem too simple to cost a lot

[@markypolo55]

@@razmossis What is the difference between a Mercedes Benz and a Kia? I have $50 guns too. But I always prefer the $700 Binks HVLP Mach 1. I have a Graco contractor airless ( $125), it seems to be a very good gun for general latex/acrylic paint, although a bigger pain in the ass to clean. Personally, I am an American made guy, when I can get it. Will a Chinese hammer pound a nail? Sure. But It sure don't feel like an Estwing! A Kia will get you around, But sure ain't gonna feel like a Mercedes ( mind you I am not endorsing Mercedes, just making a quality comparison)! I will say, I am very fond of oil based paint. And a cheap gun just won't do it! I doubt there are any auto painters in America using cheap Chinese guns.

[@razmossis]

@@markypolo55 Thanks for the reply. I'm in the UK btw. I'm asking because I recently bought a new Stanley compressor which came with a spray gun among other things for £99. I've previously used an electric sprayer to clear coat guitars with no issues (except noise). So I'm looking to use the new cheap sprayer that came with the compressor for another guitar. Perhaps the difference in quality is more noticeable on car work? For my work, everything gets sanded flat and buffed anyway.

[@markypolo55]

@@razmossis Hi Raymond, If you are going to move to compressed air for painting, I would strongly advise a compressed air "filter" to catch and remove water in the lines. Otherwise this moisture will end up in the finish. Of course, disposable filters are available which screw on at the gun. But if doing a lot of work, invest in a larger filter which you can drain everyday. Expect to pay 20-50 Euros for a decent filter.I recently purchased a Milton filter (US made) off Amazon for about $50 USD ( for my HVLP unit). Just keep in mind, no matter how good the quality of your product is, you will be judged by the finish!

[@blakewill1933]

Clean to to the point. Thanks

[@OldSchoolDisco_channel]

Hi, i have an urgent question: is it possible to clean spray gun using an ultrasonic washer tank?

[@davidparker9676]

it might remove normal dirt and oils but would not do much for the dried paint. If you clean your gun after every paint session, you will never have a problem with buildup or clogging.

[@Brian18741]

Thanks for the video, great tips! This is presumably and end of day clean. How much of a clean do you need to give the gun between coats?

[@Brian18741]

@ronnie doorzon thank you so much for the detailed reply, I'll be sure to implement your methods! Thanks again for sharing the knowledge and keep up the great work! Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪👍

[@SteS]

@ronnie doorzon you can do the same blow back placing your finger over the fluid tip too without loosening the cap.

[@SteS]

@ronnie doorzon absolutely, always good to have options. :)

[@INNO222]

Excellent!

[@eksine]

if you forget to clean the gun you definitely need to remove the needle than remove the tip and clan it, this is a lazy way of cleaning, all the dried paint is still inside the gun

[@JohannLemoine]

why should we use laquer to clean the gun if it can build up on the parts of the gun?

[@stewmac]

Dan recommends using a lacquer thinner, which is made up of various solvents, to clean your spray gun, not lacquer. Although, he does pour some thinned lacquer into the gun towards the end of the video, just to test how well it had been cleaned. He also mentions that after testing the gun this way, he will need to clean it again.

[@flavacreations]

Thank you

[@franshansson115]

I have question. The video were Dan shows how he built the spray booth, is there any one that can help me find that clip? I'm trying to build one myself 😀😀😀

[@onpsxmember]

I'm looking for that one as well, it seems it got taken down. I found the 2012 touch up spray booth trade secrets, but the one with the folding doors and magnets seems to be gone.-.-

[@joe37flo619]

Super!

[@donpowell4025]

So I cleaned inside the nozzle itself, meaning used a pin to push in the hole. Now it won't turn off..... Can someone confirm if what i did was wrong and why?

[@ApexWoodworks]

I'm not fan of using the metal cleaning "files", as they could deform the softer metal parts. In many cases the components are made of plated brass, which is softer than those files. It's quite possible you deformed the nozzle, which the needle now won't be able to plug fully when the trigger's been released. Before throwing your hands up into the air and purchasing a new nozzle and needle set, try removing the needle and cleaning it and the spring fully. It's possible that the interior of the nozzle was still partly plugged and holding the spring from returning fully and stopping the fluid flow. Once you've cleaned everything fully (you may have to soak it in a more aggressive cleaner such as lacquer thinner for a few hours), reassemble it and with any luck it'll all work properly. Again, throw those metal cleaning files away and use only the brushes that come with most cleaning kits. Hope this helps!

[@djcelestial86]

Is there anything you use to clean the lacquer thinner out when done? Possibly distilled water? I'm looking to repaint my bumper and I'm new to painting. I do paint correction and wetsanding, but I'm completely new to painting. Any tips some of you guys could give me? I would appreciate it

[@floydnine5025]

Let it evaporate. Just remove as much as possible, shouldn't be a big deal.

[@djcelestial86]

@floydnine5025 I appreciate the imput. From what I've read, that seems to be the best way. That and aresol injected cleaner. My gun is from Eastwood, so I thought why not buy that too lol

[@engineering545]

thanks.

[@LBCAndrew]

"nice and clean, it will be ready to go the next time" /hangs up gun with cup full of lacquer.

[@johnmiller9219]

i drink outta my gun all the time, sometimes i don't even clean it!

[@jeffm7669]

can of carb cleaner. Your'e welcome.

[@apinakapinastorba]

"Quick way to clean" -> clean the parts. Ok :)

[@haraldhonk4650]

Probably the only way. I don't think a really quick solution like taking another spray gun and spraying laquer thinner on the first one would work. It's more about the steps you have to do in order to get it clean. Saves a lot of time if you know exactly what to do, thanks Dan!

[@Chris-si2lx]

Great video thanks so much for the info. Also I don't know who needs this, but I'd like to bless anyone since you've blessed me. Jesus christ loves you and gave his life on the cross so we could live and have a relationship with god. All we have to do is recognize our sins and ask for forgiveness and believe in jesus christ his son.

[@satchboogie2058]

And then fire the guy who didn't clean it

[@whitestar3531]

Thanks