Wagner Flexio 590 Paint Sprayer Review and Setup

This week I show you how I set up my new Wagner Flexio 590 Paint Sprayer, tackled the tricky job of painting the ceiling of the workshop, and give you my honest review and feedback as a first-time user. If you decide you like the Wagner 590 you can get one here using the links below. These Amazon Links won't cost you any extra but do provide me with a small kickback that supports my channel.
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There is a steep learning curve with this machine but with practice, the results can be great and in the right situation save you a lot of time. The machine is suitable to paint fences, walls, trim, decks ceilings, and projects large and small. Just get it dialled in carefully and your dilution sorted before beginning on your workpiece.
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[@benrichards1]

This explains alot. The reviews on this are mixed. I think its down to people not really knowing how to use the tool properly, getting frustrated and giving up. Once you get the hang of it, its a great tool.

[@FixitFingers]

I agree Ben, also using it for the wrong job, or with the wrong head. Neither of the guns it comes with are very suitable for small jobs, but they are available. Like every tool, it has its place and takes time to master.

[@tasilijah]

@@FixitFingers Agree 💯 I just bought one today for multiple little jobs, the first one was staining. I spent a good hour playing around with the settings, spraying technique, disassemble and familiarising with the components, cleaning etc. I’m glad I took the time to do this because once I started on the job it was as if I knew the gun inside out, and the final result was better than I expected. Fence is next, and I will take the time to learn how it behaves with certain paints.

[@FixitFingers]

That's the way. I need to spend a little time each use to get it working how it should. Well worth it as it saves you a lot of grief over all!

[@simpletonballsack]

This the video I needed! Bought a 590 today, also because it came in a box. Post-view update: I'll only be painting a new shed (Hardi-flex) in acrylic, staining a timber fence and taking all doors off to take outside and give a coat of oil-based enamel. All indoor work will be brush and roller, especially after seeing this.

[@FixitFingers]

Still one of its best features 😅 Honestly though, one big job and it pays for itself. Expect a bit of fluffing around the first time you use it to get a feel for the controls, then you'll be off. My friend Ainslee has a great video on helping dial it in here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoC7qa2ridB-h5Y

[@simpletonballsack]

@@FixitFingers Thanks for the feedback. I really appreciated your video and the link and updated my comment as follows: Post-view update: I'll only be painting a new shed (Hardi-flex) in acrylic, staining a timber fence and taking all internal doors off to take outside and give a coat of oil-based enamel. All indoor work will be brush and roller, especially after seeing this. I'm also stripping 40 year old aluminium cladding and repainting original timber cladding. MAYBE a job for this tool. At least it's outside. PS: Ainslee's video was next on my watch list!

[@burnsy123]

Very clear and honest review! Super helpful, thanks

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers mate, I'm still running this thing, don't use it very often, but when you do it's a massive time saver. Paid for itself many times over

[@ThesisHimselfOfficial]

I hate instructions and I hate long drawn-out tutorials. This is neither. Do yourself a favor and watch every second. It’ll save you an hour or two of frustration. Great job 👏🏼

[@FixitFingers]

Mate that's too kind. I am always surprised at the love this video gets considering how rough it is but I glad it continues to help folks out 😊

[@ThesisHimselfOfficial]

@@FixitFingers Much appreciated, brother. Keep doin' you

[@sumosprojects]

Learning by doing is the absolute best skill builder mate, your video making is really good & I love the explanations you give in describing the whole process, Bonza stuff 🍻👍👍👍🇦🇺

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Mate, I'd love to cut them down to about 10 minutes to make them more watchable but this one at least seems to be helping people. I do waffle on a bit but when everything is new everything seems to want explanation... if only to myself ;)

[@chelin7023]

I just used the same sprayer and had some issues with splatter and too much paint. As a beginner, I hesitate to start with walls, let alone the ceiling. I did crown molding and looks great, but the prep work is intense. I will continue to use the sprayer until I master it because I love the time saved in the actual painting. Thank you for the video, I feel better now knowing we both struggle in our first attempt to spray. On a side note, your tip on using cheap table coverings is smart; I bought in the Home Center, a plastic that is attached to the painter’s tape for $16 USD (super expensive) and it was very difficult to use; my husband had to help and we both were very disappointed with this product. We will be using table covering tomorrow!

[@FixitFingers]

My channel exists for no reason but to share the beginner's pain :D I am also glad it is not just me! I was obviously a little frustrated during this filming but on reflection and looking at how good the ceiling ended up I am glad I got the gun and will continue to use it as it is a great machine overall. I saw that expensive masking sheet and passed as it was just a garage... a month on and I've managed to clean up most of the white speckles on my tools :P

[@FixitFingers]

Thanks to everyone watching this review, if you found it helpful please give it a thumbs-up or a *"Thanks"* if you are super impressed and if you'd like to join me for similar novice reviews and projects consider subscribing to my channel. Always happy to answer questions, I try to reply to every comment. If you decide you like the Wagner 590 you can get one here: USA: amzn.to/2ZAn274 or Australia: amzn.to/2XjRnE0 . These Amazon Links won't cost you any extra but do provide me a small kickback which supports my channel. Cheers James.

[@FixitFingers]

I never thought this would end up being my most watched video. KZbin is a funny place, I hope you found it usefull ;) My friend Ainslee did a great video on nailing the settings for this too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoC7qa2ridB-h5Y

[@jeffjusiel4396]

I enjoyed the mixing of the humor with the paint! Yesterday, I unboxed a Wagner 2000 sprayer to paint some outside fences and laddice panels. I teach piano for a living an had to put most of my students on hold because of Covid -19. I am doing work for my landlord and one of the projects is painting. It did a wonderful job for me until I took a break for 20 minutes. Apparently, the sprayer got clogged and I had to clean it with soap and water. I noticed you added water to dilute the paint a little. I need to do this next time as well. i am a novice at this however, watching you made me feel not quite as badly. lol Besides the awful mess I made and the cleanup time I was pleased. Obviously, I need more experience with this unit. Thank you again for making me laugh. one of the music stores where I teach has a couple from England who manage it, and they make me laugh as well. TA TA!

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Jeff! I needed to mix even more water with my paint and like Florida, Sydney can get quite warm too so yes, leaving the paint in the gun unused for a while not a great idea. I found the cleaning of the gun pretty easy with a water based paint. It takes a little practice but once dialled in you can paint fences heaps faster than a brush can. I've tried both and wouldn't go back to the brush again!

[@edwardmaher4880]

Read instructions 3 times , Otherwise trap for young players……

[@debiallen4053]

SOLD. TY been looking for one best for me, this is it I believe. Thank you!

[@FixitFingers]

Good luck Debi! Once you get a feel for the air flow controls it's a great little machine 👍

[@julietphillips1991]

Thanks so much for this! I recently bought one, not this model, and was expecting lots of tweaking necessary! I guess I will be practicing and experimenting before I actually get to the project!

[@FixitFingers]

Make sure you check out Small Fry Creations video from last week on settings, it's awesome!

[@julietphillips1991]

@@FixitFingers I did check it out...I am really kind of overwhelmed right now! Overall it seems like you can love it or hate it!

[@edwardmaher4880]

This gun so good will be painting all my roofs ,

[@FixitFingers]

Awesome. Just watch the short power cord! You'll need a good extension. 👍

[@regbaron]

I have the 590 and used it on a fence which was good, but in your project I think a large roller on a long stick would have been much easier. 👍

[@FixitFingers]

Yeah I'm hesitant to use it indoors now too, mostly an outside tool there is actually a lot of pipe work and obstructions on the ceiling, but still, a roller and coming back with a brush for the difficult to access bits would likely have been faster!

[@_DixonCider]

They sell light drop cloths rolled with tape already on it. It works great!

[@FixitFingers]

I've seen that in other videos too, looks pretty cool and would take away a lot of the frustraition of masking up. Cheers Dixon, great tip!

[@xinixxagnix201]

Love this review, you did very well with this sort of gun which is not the best for this kind of paint job, thanks m8!

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers mate! Yes, this was not the best project to try to learn on 😅 Tough on ceilings, works much better on walls.

[@bradek3788]

Great review mate, plenty of useful tips I haven't seen e.g paint thinning stick in other reviews. Thumbs Up.

[@FixitFingers]

Glad it was helpful Brad, that little stick is actually one of the best bits with the Wagner... as long as unlike me you are a better judge of how much dilution you need 😅

[@kevenwilson4988]

I'm a retired painter and have used different spray units. I also spray painted farm machinery in an engineering shop. You may get better as you go. You would have been better spraying horizontally instead of up the bricks and onto the ceiling. You are also spraying with short movements of your arm instead of longer passes. I noticed people mentioning splatters. This can probably be fixed with adjustments on the spray unit or paint viscosity. Hope this comment helps.

[@FixitFingers]

Awesome thanks for the tips Keven, great to get advice from a professional. Yes I got much better results recently with a thin decking sealer, my paint here was way too thick. Next outing I will concentrate on longer, even movements too 👌

[@onecookieboy]

It would have helped a lot if you had read the manual that comes with the sprayer, I had none of your problems, buy good on you for trying.

[@FixitFingers]

Did read, some points obviously didn't sink in 🤣 I really choose a poor project for my first try. Super thick ceiling paint, sprayed above the head, is not where I'd recommend others to start. I want to do the walls now too... should be much easier. Cheers Mark, glad others had an easier time 👍

[@ShapingSawdust]

Great, honest review. It’s really beneficial to go through the learning experience with you.

[@FixitFingers]

Would you believe I nearly didn't publish this video I was so frustrated with the machine 😅 We are better friends now, just takes time to get used to!

[@franciscocanoy6384]

@@FixitFingers okay

[@edwardmaher4880]

I use light weight extension cord, Am going to make a belt clip to support the lead .

[@FixitFingers]

That's a top idea... might steal it ;)

[@northsider8995]

Cheap brush and roller and the job is much easier and quicker. I learnt the hard way too 😅

[@FixitFingers]

If i did this ceiling job again... Yep, I probably would too! 😅 However it's come in handy for slat fences and other odd shaped objects so not a ride off. Also gives a nice finish once dialed in. 👍

[@shegocrazy]

I've had a couple of Wagners (diy versions) and they both have issues with clogging. They work great out of the box but I never get it to work s well again. Either the nozzles are not clean enough or the paint isn't sucked up from the container or it splatters .... ...and yes - I think I clean them properly.

[@FixitFingers]

I run a tank of water on max through the system after I finished cleaning it, seems to keep it clear for the next run. I do get the splatters still but that's a constant battle I hear with them. Thanks for adding to the feedback, helps anyone looking into these.

[@shegocrazy]

@@FixitFingers I only happened on this vid by chance but it prompted me to have another look at my 2 wagner sprayers. I ran some water only through one and the spray looked ok. I then ran water through the 2nd one and you could see it was splattering a bit. so I pulled the 2nd one apart and had a closer look with a magnifying glass. Bugger me but I could see a couple of hairline cracks in the tube that is near where the paint exits the nozzle. That might be the answer to the splatter although why it has cracked is another question. It hasn't been used much and never left in the sun. Oh well. I might junk that one and just use the remaining sprayer. It seems to work ok provided the paint is diluted to the right consistency (and that's the subject for a video by itself)!

[@vojeckis]

Thanks, very appreciated for the video and novice's fck ups. Going to do my first spray attempts now, and tips from video will be quite useful with eggshell paint dilution 🙃

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Mate, the best tip I learnt since doing this video is start with the paint and airflow at the lowest end, and slowly dial them up on a test area until you are happy with the flow rate and coverage. It'll save you a lot of paint and time in the long run. Good luck!

[@theharrisnow]

Great and honest review. Very helpful

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers mate, glad it was helpful. There is a bit of a difference in how it works for a novice compared to Wagners official video where a practised professional has control😅

[@JasperLoki]

Well done mate.

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers John 👍🍻

[@jubbaronny]

Would Wagner Flexio W590 model be suitable for solvent based, viscous pliolite masonry paint?

[@FixitFingers]

Oil paint it can do yes, but cleaning is a pain so I only use water based. Also any paint needs to be thinned, so naturally viscous paints are not recommended as they clog up the machine. So while I'm unfamiliar with the paint you've mentioned, my gut feeling is no, I don't think it will work well in this sprayer.

[@gregbartlett5580]

Great video. I just purchased the same sprayer and also a complete novice with sprayers. I took on a task of spraying walls in my Granddaughters bedroom. I had to primer / undercoat to cover a darker colour 1st. I found that the paint splattered and left gobs of paint on the surface and also the nozzles kept clogging. The paint was quite thick and I did try diluting it by 10% but to no avail. I think I will dilute more next coat. I will also be doing the ceiling and will make sure that I dilute by 15 to 20 percent with this. I will be undercoating 1st. I did the walls 1st, not sure if that is the correct order, as I thought it would be easier to drop sheet the walls and protect them from overspray when I do the ceiling.

[@FixitFingers]

If you are getting splatters also try turning down the paint flow and/or increase the air flow. After a few uses you'll start to get a feel for when it's working properly. Good luck! 👍

[@theodorevelentzas1065]

Get the extension gun from wagner for ceilings

[@duffharris9295]

Imagine complaining about cleaning up water based paint. Haha! I just got mine for oils and lacquers… it’s going to be a fun time with lots of solvents. 😢

[@FixitFingers]

Oh god, I avoid them like the plague for that reason. I hate cleaning brushes and rollers with solvents let alone trying to flush a sprayer 😅

[@LeiChat]

Thanks for the video. Anyone used metallic chalk paint with their Wagner 590? Any recommendations on thinning/cleaning?

[@FixitFingers]

Oooo no haven't tried that. Would be interested to hear the results.... I expect clogging may be an issue but if you try it out let me know how you go!

[@cornishdave279]

Thanks for the video, Masking is a real pain in the butt with spraying but for a big space or new build it is worth it over rollering (which I hate). You seemed to get slow coverage with that sprayer. The Wagner I've used would have covered that ceiling in maybe 5 minutes x 2 coats. You should have sprayed the wall section horizontally too that would have been quicker. I would put tarps over everything to avoid the speckling you got.

[@FixitFingers]

Yes I had the paint still way too thick which made it slower and didn't help the drips. Dilution is the solution! At least you know it was genuinely a newbie review 😅

[@sorcyo]

So .... how long did it take..... masking plus painting?

[@FixitFingers]

Start to finish, learning to use it, prepping the garage and ceiling, masking, painting and cleaning, basically the whole day. Mind you filming adds to that too :P Call it about 6 to 7 hours. If I was to do the job again now 3 years or so on and what I've learnt using the machine in that time, (and not filming :P) I reckon I'd have it done in 3-4 hours. With all the tricky surfaces and pipes and such in the way, I reckon a brush and roller would be 4-5 hours for me, so a reasonable time saving there.

[@SixaughtSix]

I have the same gun....I tossed it aside and pulled out the roller. Shouldn’t the spray gun be FASTER than rolling? Idk it was hard to tell with your fast forwarding but it seemed like yours didn’t spray much paint either.

[@FixitFingers]

I should really do a followup to this video. In this one, I was literally learning as I went to show these guns are not as straight forward as the 'official' marketing makes them look. I'm about to paint a feature wall in the bedroom, and damn straight I'll be grabbing a roller. However, I also painted two 'slatted' privacy screens at my brother's house. One I only had brush and roller... it took all day. Next weekend I came back with the Wagner, I was done in 2 hours. Like every tool, it has its place and uses, but is no magic bullet. I think I might paint the rest of the rough brick wall in my garage, half with a roller, half with the Wagner. Now I've had some more experience with it, it will be interesting to time everything and see how it actually stacks up!

[@unnamedchannel1237]

Biggest issue i had was the nosel gumming up. Once I worked out that this was an issue then getting the hang of the airflow vs paint flow it’s bloody quick . Spent more time unclogging than painting. I think the paint had a few lumps in it

[@FixitFingers]

Yep, getting the balance is the key and the trickiest bit. I start with a higher Air and lower paint flow, then slowly increase the paint flow. A wet rag on hand is still a must for wiping every time you stop though, helps keep it clean 👍

[@unnamedchannel1237]

@@FixitFingers yeah thanks I did try the wet rag trick but had to keep taking apart the nosel as it was gum on inside

[@baoluo1]

One also needs to take into account that the Flexio 590's nozzles are 4.1mm width fro the ispray and 2.8mm width for the standard. Spraying latex would be fine but for thin varnishes one would need a 1.5 nozzle to get a proper varnish lustre, for which this kit would be unsuitable - sadly. I had my hopes set on it.

[@FixitFingers]

Great advice cheers. I've not tried it with varnish yet, now I'm not going to expect much when I experiment. Luckily most things I would varnish are so shall I wouldn't bother with the sprayer.

[@danliutikas]

Yeah, this sprayer is ok for small projects and quick cleanup...for your use, an airless sprayer is a better choice, even if you have to rent.

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Dan. Not tried an airless one before, I might give it a rent next big project to compare 👍

[@edwardmaher4880]

Don’t necessarily agree . I can paint 1*6 high x 30 mtr corrugated iron fence , x2 coats 1*5 hours Truly a great performer, flexio for me ….

[@gavwyatt5314]

so your Review was based on water-based paint, no solvent paint or oil-based paint is the Wagner worth it or is it just a one-trick pony

[@FixitFingers]

G'day Gav, No reason you can't use oil based paints, just trickier on clean up as usual. I'm not a fan of solvent based paints, so only use water based

[@renturner87]

Hate painting. Had trouble with my cheap gun that cam with my compressor, lost my cool and binned it 😂

[@FixitFingers]

I'll sure I'll get to like this thing a lot with practice and improving my masking up skills. I originally wanted to get a compressor version but couldn't find the floor space to store it! 😂

[@martinspilovsky9071]

Hi , can I ask what number did you used material + air setting, thank you, Martin

[@FixitFingers]

G'day Martin, I honestly forget what I used back then but this is my current technique of dialing it in: Start with the air flow high and the paint flow low. Dial up the paint and dial down the air a small amount at a time until you hit a nice balance of coverage without huge amounts of overspray. Generally, thicker paints need more air and lower flow, thin oils need lower air and higher flow. I hope that helps.

[@FixitFingers]

Also - Check out this comprehensive video by my friend Ainsley at Small Fry DIY. She goes into a full explanation of the settings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoC7qa2ridB-h5Y

[@martinspilovsky9071]

@@FixitFingers thank you

[@mikegrace5151]

Hi. Would you dilute the paint more than 10%.?

[@FixitFingers]

Depends on the paint (and temperature). For the thick ceiling paint I used, definitely. That would have helped stop the splatters I got. For a thinner water based paint, 10% is probably good. The colder it is, the more dilution needed too. It's one of the drawbacks of the machine that you need to muck around a bit to find the right flow rate for the best result. With experience I'm sure it'll get easier. Good luck! 👍

[@franciscocanoy6384]

How i can get the unit, and much is it

[@FixitFingers]

Hey Francisco, currently on Amazon it's going for US$128. (amzn.to/2ZAn274) or here in Australia for AUD$254: amzn.to/2XjRnE0

[@andromedawind]

So for best results one should dillute the wall paint with 10% water?

[@FixitFingers]

More I'd say! I diluted 10% here and it was still way too thick (I was using a dedicated ceiling paint). 10% is a good start, but if it's not flowing well add more water and mix well.

[@andromedawind]

Fixit Fingers yes, of course. The guidelines for dilluting wall paints say up to 15% water dillution. But I guess this is a starting point. This is not a roller but a sprayer.

[@andromedawind]

And of course 2 times spraying the walls or ceilling?

[@FixitFingers]

@@andromedawind definitely for most things. I only did one coat because it's just a garage workshop ceiling. Two coats would be much nicer finish and give much more consistent results

[@ninaelwart9460]

I would never use this for a ceiling. Too much headache in masking off eeeerrryyyythang. I'd just use a roller and pole for ceiling and the sprayer for the walls.

[@FixitFingers]

I think you are right Nina, a roller on a pole would be much less of a trouble in a room with stuff in it. Empty room it'd be OK, but this was a hassle.

[@dlwhite6537]

Maybe you should watch a video on how to use it?

[@FixitFingers]

Hahahaha touche. I did watch the 'official' wagner videos and a few others before deciding on this model and picking it up. I also read the instructions through to familiarise myself. Despite all that there is still a fair learning curve if you've not handled a device like this as most of the skill is in controlling the air and paint flow which you can really only get by having a go. My intent here is to show what an inexperienced person will go through with this tool as it is pitched at DIYers. Cheers mate!

[@johnwolf1475]

this model is not on wagners website.. is it a chinese knnock off?

[@FixitFingers]

No mate, genuine Wagner. It's an aging model now but still available at Bunnings. It may have a different model number outside Australia.

[@anthonyscott4498]

Should of got the extension handle for extra reach 👍☘️

[@FixitFingers]

My neck agrees with you 😂 I was sore from all the looking up the next day.... Definitely on the cards for the next room spray 👍

[@MegaShanes1]

I have 12 tilt a doors which need painting this maybe idea.

[@FixitFingers]

Yep that sounds like a lot of work with a brush and roller. A sprayer could be helpful and give you nice finish. As you've just seen, just takes a while to get used to.

[@Schnapsbrennor]

xD really painful to watch. But the resume is spot on. It's a tool to practice with to figure out paint thickness and settings. Paint+prime in one is the worst case pretty much. Did you manage to use it again with thinner paint and other settings without white dots everywhere?

[@FixitFingers]

My second try was with decking oil, so the other end of the spectrum. Super thin and at first I had it turned up too high....chewed through the stuff 😂 Looked awesome though and super fast. Finally dialing it in these days, though I still only spray outside on smaller things, haven't done another room with it. Definitely takes some experience to get right, but great results once you do.

[@Schnapsbrennor]

@@FixitFingers I'm tackling a room for the first time. I covered to whole floor and so far there are no marks anywhere. I'm using a wood laquer on water basis (don't know if that's the phrase, barely able to tell the German words apart :P), which I feel is right in the middle of the viscosity scale the machine can handle. I'd assume that's the best case, so I'm really grateful for reviews! :)

[@FixitFingers]

@@Schnapsbrennor You'll love the finish, and with the floor covered it should pose no issues, it's a good machine. Good luck!

[@theodorevelentzas1065]

there is a 60cm wagner extension gun you could of bought for the ceiling would of made life easier for you, you forgot to prime it as well

[@FixitFingers]

As this was my first attempt using one I didn't want to cough up for the extension right away ;) The paint was a 3-in-1 ceiling paint... not as good as a proper primer, but for a garage ceiling it worked fine. 3 years on and the job is still good. no peeling :D

[@theodorevelentzas1065]

@@FixitFingers These 3 in 1 are only good undiluted, but the spray nozzles on 590 won't take it, always best to spray the primer on its own, never dilute a primer, this is why airless is better they can take thicker paint

[@nareshmehndiratta]

cost of this machine ?in INDIA ?

[@FixitFingers]

No idea sorry Naresh, not sure if it's sold there, best do a quick online search! 👌

[@voodoochile333]

Did you manage to do any other projects with this unit?

[@FixitFingers]

Yes I've used it a number of times. I reoiled my brothers slatted privacy screens at his place which was 3x or 4x faster than I'd previously done it by hand. A few smaller projects too like the plant wagon I made for my wife (kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4HSgGuHnrp5b68). Usually it only comes out for bigger jobs or fiddly jobs as the extra clean up means for smaller things brush and roller is usually faster.

[@paulpaulo4402]

Look great but i got now home and if u dont know mix with water no good

[@FixitFingers]

Yep! A bit of dilution really helps thick paints. Good luck Paul. 👍

[@misterneckbreaker88]

I had the strangest ad, breast deduction surgery in Turkish hospital, youtube is getting badd.

[@FixitFingers]

Oh dear 😅 The Wagner is good...but I don't think it will help cure cancer just yet 😂

[@ednaturnbull8564]

You're hilarious!!!

[@FixitFingers]

Hilariously bad at painting? 😅 Thanks Edna. I don't mind a little innuendo in my more recent videos but I thought this one was pretty clean ;)

[@mattinwinkymg]

Painter here this is more like a project sprayer for say doors and frames or painting hundreds of window beads stuff like that. it's handy but not suitable for walls and ceilings

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers for the input Matt 👍 What unit would you recommend for the average DIYer that'll do a better job on walls for those in the market?

[@theodorevelentzas1065]

@@FixitFingers Wagner Control Pro 150 (HEA) Airless Paint Sprayer, Less overspray: HEA technology reduced pressure providing a softer and more controllable spray, resulting in up to 55% less overspray, providing efficient usage of paint with less paint wasted when spraying

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers mate! When this one dies I'll take a look into that.

[@kennethparks5066]

I just painted a house with one. 2 story, looks damn good, but its a matter of the painter, a good painter can paint with some sad equipment and still make it look good. I am using the job to buy a better painter though, as I am tired of filling the 1 quart cap out of a 5 gallon can...... just get a feed line painter and bypass the extra work....lol.

[@FixitFingers]

Yep this is an odd job gun, you've done well doing a whole house... That would be a LOT of refills! 😅 Great job.

[@shegocrazy]

Air sprayers are always problematic. Stuff gets blown everywhere.

[@FixitFingers]

Yes my masking was affected, much better suited to outdoor projects I think.

[@shegocrazy]

@@FixitFingers One thing to watch for outside is blowing dirt on your work! I was painting some galv tanks a while back and didn't think about that. The top 3/4 were perfect but the bottom quarter had fine dirt through the paint because I was sweeping the spray head across the work where it was touching the ground.

[@FixitFingers]

Damn... hadn't thought about that. I've only used it outdoors above paving with a tarp down so dodged that issue. Great tip.

[@kevinl.295]

Why all the splatter? Air to paint adjustment or poor quality design sprayer? PS - you never put back on your ear protection.

[@FixitFingers]

G'day Kev, firstly yes, you really want ear protection with the unit, it's quite loud, I got distracted filming. The splatter is mostly from user error being the first time I used this machine. I have since learned how to better control the air/paint ratio, my friend Ains does an excellent video on how to dial this in. (kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoC7qa2ridB-h5Y) Secondly, it is all about keeping the nozzle clean. Keep a wet rag with you and EVERY time you stop spraying for more than a few seconds, wipe it clean else the paint buildup causes that splatter. For the right job, this guy is a great unit. In my last video I was building a boat deck. First coat I had to apply with brush and roller as it was raining outside... took over 3 hours. Next day was sunny, 30 minutes for coat 2 using this sprayer. I charge $50ph, so it almost paid for itself in one job.

[@LordFlash124]

Blinding job. And who cares about the white paint spots...... You've got a keg of Toohey's !!!!

[@FixitFingers]

Haha that was a good night... State of Origin many years ago that keg 😀

[@gt3505]

Would have been quicker to roll it

[@FixitFingers]

As a first time user learning the tool you are probably right Sam. Though there are pipes in the way and other odd shaped bits that would have needed a brush too. However now I've had some more practise and experience with the machine if I did it again I reckon I'd do it in half the time and twice as fast as brush and roller. Catch 22, takes time to learn so if you only have one project, you don't need this tool. If you'll be painting regularly (or a fence! ) it's worth learning.

[@peterwright4467]

Love your video and honest opinion but that was the wrong tool for that job, the sprayer is too heavy, much quicker with a roller and a brush. keep videos coming well done great music

[@FixitFingers]

Yep I don't think I'd use it on a ceiling again for exactly that reason Peter, it is heavy when full. Wagner do sell a ceiling attachment but you'd want to be doing a whole house for it to be worth it, and for that size job there are better sprayers on the market than this DIY targeted unit. The exercise did teach me a lot however and since then I've done a few jobs that took me minutes instead of God knows how long with a brush. Not an essential tool by any means, but useful in the right application.

[@peterwright4467]

Sorry, I should have told you to cut back the volume of paint first to stop splattering. I think too much paint and not enough pressure will cause splattering. .Start adjusting the volume first before you add anymore thinners or water I hope this helps

[@FixitFingers]

@@peterwright4467 Appreciate it mate, yep learnt that the hard way. The instruction book settings are not ideal. I now generally start at the lowest paint setting and slowly crank it up until a good flow starts. There is an art to the paint/air balance for sure. 😁

[@unnamedchannel1237]

@@peterwright4467 I think it will also cause clogging ?

[@kirk22221]

Fairly disappointed with my 590. Prep time, cleanup, splatters, overspray, and weight of sprayer are all negatives.

[@FixitFingers]

Yes it certainly needs to be a decent sized job, and the right type of job, to warrant unpacking it. The few small things I've painted since this video I've just whipped out a brush.

[@eduu2]

It always happnens with any sprayer , i have graco paid $400 same issues.

[@FixitFingers]

@@eduu2 I just did my second big job with it, and taking what I learnt here it went really well. It was outside (privacy screen) so the odd drip didn't matter, I got a big tarp behind it to control overspray and I dialled the flow rates right down. Worked a treat and was 5 times faster than a brush. They have their uses, just not in as many applications as I was hoping!

[@shipyard4444]

@@FixitFingers ok ok ok.lets get relistic. first,spraying creates overspray.dont listen to sales talk.they get paid to tell you want you want to here.second,you get what you pay for.cheaper sprayers will create more overspray than more expensive sprayers.reason is the droplets that come from the cheaper sprayers is more larger than the droplets from more expensive sprayers,hence more overspray and more uneven surface.the pressure to put paint through the system needs to be at least 110 bar.having used wagner sprayers for 5 years now i kinow that you need to buy somthing like the 150 pro control,250 and 350 sprayers.having used a 150 control sprayer it outshines wagners cheaper heavier sprayers and after doing some MDF storage units for a friend,we were well happy with the results.by the way you need to spary 6 coats of paint to obtain a good finish.2 coats of water based primer then 4 coats of water based top coat.i used "leyland" primer and dulux trade "diamond eggshell" for the top coat.very smooth and no MDF fibre's on show. remember no short cuts or you will be dissapointed.

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers mate, very solid advice. It's been a while now and over a few uses I am happy with the value of the 590. I did two slated outdoor privacy screens recently, one with brush, one with the Wagner and boy! It really shined, ridiculously faster. I did perhaps expect a bit much from a $200 machine, but after some more practice and as a hobbyist I think it's not a bad option. Cheers! 👍

[@herrtrigger7220]

dude, just roll the ceiling. half the time and effort

[@FixitFingers]

If I was to do it again with just the ceiling or any single basic flat surface, I probably would (and in fact did in a video just the other week 😉 ). However, there are a ton of pipes, nooks and crannies up there that would impede a roller and require going back with a brush so there would be complications with it too. This was more a learning exercise for me on the tool as I was curious to see how they went. These days I like to use it on outdoor and complex surfaces. I would not recommend it for a one-off DIY paint job but ongoing it has easily paid for itself in time saved.

[@Tangaroa775]

Hey bro you didn’t read the instructions very well 😂it does say which ever way those things are pointing is the way you paint, and your poster shows number 1 is corners 2 ceiling 3 walls😂😂🤣

[@FixitFingers]

I'm more of a doer sometimes 😂 Yep, a very blonde moment. Told you it was my first time 😳😅

[@Tangaroa775]

@@FixitFingers at least you have go all right mate 👍🏾👍🏾

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers mate, the result was good, even if the learning curve was high. Good tool when used in the right application.