First Time Using An Airless Sprayer Part I: Assembly, Setup, and First Spray (Graco Magnum X7)

After semi-failing with using HVLP to paint the walls of the garage, I picked up a Graco Magnum X7 airless sprayer and give it a try. I also go over the pain-in-the-rump procedure for getting the sprayer set up to work.

[lisagolish]

I haven’t used mine in 4 years. Came for a refresher. I hope everything is working out. It was a breeze doing my staining a couple years ago. Fingers crossed it starts back.

[garyg]

The X7 is 479 at my local Lowe's in Nov 2024

[buddha]

The more videos I watch, the more I want one for upcoming projects around my home. I was looking at the X19

[louishurr]

This is my go to video every time I use this thing to refresh my memory 😂. Thanks again!

[gariegalaraga]

Finally I found somebody that I can follow and super clean instructions I really appreciate your time 😃👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[HoodBanksy]

I loved that genuine ‘holy cow! This is, this is wonderful! I like this.’ about 2/3 into the video. 😊

[albertaraujo]

This is that kind of late 80s Bob Ross I've been looking for! Great review talking about the positive, the negative, use of the machine, clear and easy to follow along while watching. Thank you sir for sharing.

[samsharif]

Best video on airless paint I've seen.❤

[williamscottsmith]

OMG Cliff the first five min of your video I wish everyone who has someone paint their house, doors, cabinets, deck, etc. painted, should be "Required" to watch because Never were truer words spoken on the time it takes just in the setup and cleaning of an airless sprayer. It takes me at least twenty to thirty min for me to get mine ready to paint and I have been doing it for the better part of thirty years, You ROCK I LMAO and Agree 100%

[arcraider]

My X7 is sitting in one of the containers out back. Can't wait to use it for the 1st time next week .

[dvjvbv]

I went through a process similar to yours.
Years ago, I painted the interior of a house with a Wagner Power Roller. It worked pretty well, but there were some leakage issues. Seems like they could be reduced by putting some petroleum jelly on the seals, but it was a long time ago, so I'm not sure.
When some new DIY projects came around, I knew I didn't want to do that again. Starting from no experience, I first purchased a small cheap hand sprayer from harbor freight to stain a fence. That worked great. Far superior to a brush or roller. It worked great, but definitely not for large jobs as the cup holds only 32 oz. After some research I purchased the X7 on sale at Lowes. I'll be painting a house with it next week.
The checklist is a great idea. I'll be putting a copy of it in the box to store with the sprayer.
Great job!

[shawneboyy]

You made me more comfortable with my new purchase today, staining my fence this weekend.

Thank you

[RonaldDeBloisJr.-horr]

Just bought one using my Lowe's card with 10% off promotion. Thank you sir for the demo and list.

[patrickw]

I feel more confident going after it now Thanks!

[streetbob]

I’ve watched this video multiple times now it always helps me remember how to set up and clean up! Makes it very easy thank you

[JeremyS]

finally a video thats straight to the point and very clear. thank you

[denrikironside]

You can also get a short 'hose whip' that is a more flexible hose that you attach between your main hose and gun grip. Helps with reducing the stiffness of the main hose and wrist fatigue.

Best instructional Video for Graco Magnum X7. Thank you so much sir!

[jamesfalvo]

Just purchased the Graco x7.


Thank you for the tutorial, your video will save me lots of time.


Painting a high end home here in northern Michigan this week.

I’ll leave another comment later in the week with my results.


Thank you again for your time and effort!

[Mguitar]

I just bought one of these and your video and checklist is very timely! Thanks so much because reading that crazy manual literally made my eyes glaze over and put me to sleep (nap time). I bought mine to paint a fence and my house. I tried rolling and talk about exhaustion. This will help me tremendously.