Quick and Easy Way to Clean a Spray Gun 

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...I'm embarrassed to admit that neither did I, and yes I'm a "noob", but hey: Smarter EVERY Day.

You're method sounds good - my dad used to run his finger back and forth over the air cap to sort of back flush the pickup tube - I also did it for years but stopped because I read or heard somewhere that it can force paint/etc. in places that it shouldn't be. I can't find anything on that now and not sure where I heard/read it but it's something to think about. Other than that - if your gun sprays fine after how you clean it, your doing it right. Hope you're having a great summer to my friend :)

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You're welcome Marcelo. I'll throw that bit of info in an upcoming painting video. For now though here's one that may help - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CSGAgAyeInA.html

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Thanks EZ - I appreciate the support. You could use the putty knife or skip that step and go right to the DA sander. Start with 120 and if that doesn't feather edge the different layers fast enough then you can even use 80 first. The idea is to remove the damaged paint or clear coat - what ever is flaking, feather edge or smooth everything out, prime it, block sand it where the different thicknesses where or block the whole car/truck, prime again, finish sand, seal and paint - you can skip the sealer if you want. Hope that helps a bit if not ask more ?s. I'll try to find a video that might help with that. Have a good week end my friend - Jerry

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It makes me nervous too but it never causes any issues. Must be specially made for spray guns :)

A Shur-Shot sprayer works great too. You pull the trigger on the gun and then the trigger on the Shur-Shot and the spray comes out of the nozzle in a strong stream. Also, the power of the Shur-Shot does great at cleaning both the spray gun and the aircap. Wipe with a microfiber towel from Costco and you're good to go after lubricating the needle with spray gun lube.

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The 3m cleaner is pretty much acetone with co2 as propellant. Lacquer thinner doesn't evaporate as fast as acetone.

@@LakesideAutobody I really enjoy your videos. I'm by far no expert however your videos are making me a lot better. Keep up the GREAT work 👍

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Use urethane reducer for mixing and spraying the paint and lacquer thinner to clean the gun with - it's a bit cheaper. Get it at Home Depot for like $20

Lacquer thinner is the cleaner of choice when it comes to neglected guns - at least it was at the shops I worked at. Maybe acetone works too but I believe lacquer thinner is the strongest of all the thinners and/or reducers :)

Works just fine - like from H Depot. I use it to thin primer too - works very well :)

@@LakesideAutobody Yes! It does thin 2k primer surfacer perfectly fine with no problem!

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@@LakesideAutobody So far so good. I have run into a few problems. The spray gun was "surging" on my second base coat. I figured out that it was the strainer/filter between the cup and the gun, so I removed it, and the third coat sprayed out beautifly... Except for the cap leaking (stupid Campbell Hausfeld). Oh, that and a four inch long hose drag which was totally my fault. Anyway, I sanded out the drips, I had one run to sand out, and I fixed the hose drag. I scuffed with a red pad, tack clothed, and sprayed a tack coat of base. Waited 15 then a medium coat that I just finished. So we'll see how it goes from here. Oh, and yes, I am having a blast! Thanks for your help!

Final report: Two coats of clear later, and I am actually pretty impressed. I think I did about as well as anyone could, painting under a 10x10 canopy in my back yard! In a week or two I'll cut and buff it, and it should look even better! There are a few fisheyes, and a couple of bits of trash in it, but it came out remarkable clean considering the environment I had to work in. And for it being the first car painting I have ever done, lol!

@@SomeGuyInSandy You are awesome! I love hearing stuff like that. You can only get better from here. There's always going to be a few things that go wrong - that's par for the course my friend. Keep me posted on the buffing process and any other projects SGS - again thanks for the comments and stories :)

@@LakesideAutobody I'll take lucky over awesome anytime, thanks! :)

Yes body shops do that and you have the right procedure in mind. You won't be able to see the sand scratches - if worried use 1500 or finer.

@@LakesideAutobody Cool, thanks! I''ll talk to the paint supplier, see what they suggest for the clear. Most likely will be the same as I already used...

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@@LakesideAutobody Jerry make a video all about Safety . There’s too many videos out there with guys not using their safety equipment . All it takes is a split second no more I know more finger . I have 30 years of industrial experience the first thing I think about when I step into a building is what can kill me

@@LakesideAutobody one 5 minute safety meeting in the morning every day . Say to everyone be careful out there your family waiting for you at home .

@@hobbyautobodyfun9315 Excellent idea my friend - I'll do that for sure. If you have any dangers that I would be surprised by or wouldn't know about - like rags w/ linseed oil bursting into flames, etc - let me know :)

@@LakesideAutobody Muriatic acid that thing is the most dangerous product that you can actually buy . Why there selling it I have no idea

If you pull the trigger back a bit you'll protect both the needle & nozzle. Like you said though, it's good to make sure those parts stay in good condition. Thanks for the comment my friend and have a good weekend :)

Simply put HTE is the latest technology for getting the most paint on a vehicle with the least amount of waste/overspray/air pressure/etc. HVLP and conventional guns are considered "old fashioned" I have the Spectrum HVLP gun from HF and it sprays really well but I don't have the HTE gun from BW. I don't think you will be disappointed by purchasing either of the HTE or HVLP Black Widows and they will both spray very nicely. The only difference you may notice is how much air one uses as compared to the other. The HVLP gun will use more air volume IOW you will need a bigger compressor for large jobs :)

@@LakesideAutobody Awesome and thanks!

@@LakesideAutobody Hey do you think the Black Widow HTE will be easier to get a good finish rather than the cheapy purple harbor freight HVLP spray gun? Do you think the Black Widow will atomize the base and clear better and get less orange peel?

No. There really is nothing or no paint, primer, clear or sealer that reacts negatively to lacquer thinner. Lacquer thinner cuts/cleans everything and doesn't curdle, gum up, etc. If you are concerned just let some air blow through the gun for a few seconds before using again :)

@@LakesideAutobody good deal. Thank you for the info.

You can do that or just squeeze the trigger while removing the air cap - pulling the needle away from it. You're right though :)

No - any good?

@@LakesideAutobody I'll let ya know on Tuesday when the machine arrives. It should work really well.

Those are Hardy 57159 XXL from Harbor Freight. If you can, try them on before you buy to make sure they fit you well.

@@LakesideAutobody thanks I will see if I can try them on. I have been looking for gloves that won’t be eaten by thinner.

@@BigBarnV1 These handle the chemicals pretty well.

Absolutely agree - 100%. Not sure why I don't like it but I don't - that's something a shrink would know though I think... because it's not that hard but I dread it :)

You do the same process on a gun that was used :)

Thanks for checking it out UPK - have a good one my friend :)

@@LakesideAutobody have a good weekend Jerry!

Thanks 👍 UPK - Hope all is well with you my friend :)

@@LakesideAutobody all is well Jerry I hope all is well with you also 👍🏾