First Time Using An Airless Sprayer Part 2: Cleanup & Storage (Graco Magnum X7)

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In this video, I finish painting the garage walls around the doors and go over the pain-in-the-rump procedure to shut down and prep the sprayer for storage.

[IknowGodIs]

Let me tell you that you’ve totally taken the scary out of this for an airless paint sprayer beginner! I bought this airless sprayer, and I’ve been afraid to even learn how to prime it; so, after set up, there, it has sat waiting for this little lady to buck up. After watching your videos, I’m ready to jump right in to painting with it tomorrow morning!

[victoriawiesner]

I used the clips on the pick up and overflow hoses and slide them off. Took them in the kitchen sink and clean them. Much easier and you don’t have old paint dried on them

[tazblink]

I appreciate you sharing this cleanup video. I am here to see the X7 in action I am looking at it among others. I have used many airless sprayers in the past and I know you are brand new at this and I mean no disrespect. However you are about half clean here. First mask everything you are going to spray and do it all at once. The spray time is very short compared to prep work. I know they say you can but don't leave paint in your sprayer accept for lunch or a smoke break etc not over night. Use several buckets of clean water and recirculate into them and change buckets over and over Intel it is super clean. Disassemble gun and completely clean it. I also remove the hoses and clean them. Each time you use the sprayer small bits of paint get stuck in the sprayer cracks and crannies and will Harden over time. If you own your sprayer and its not a rental take the time and over clean it and it will always be ready to use after long term storage. The extra time spent cleaning these amazing sprayers is so very worth it. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for sharing your video.

[billyfrady]

Thank you for the video, I just bought one and never used one before so this was a big help. Thank you . Billy

[azmalu]

Hoping I would find part 3! These first two videos were very helpful. Just ordered today but trying to take in as much info as possible before getting started.

[rjb]

I did a lot of reading on airless sprayers as well as a very long list of video's on youtube over the last month or so. I think yours is probably the best one I've looked at, both pat 1 and 2 so thank you for the info and a very well done video.

[robinweiss]

Hi, i just wanted to say thank you for demonstrating the x7. I recently purchased the x5. Once spraying it was complete within minutes. It was the setup, prep, and clean up that had me intimidated. You have been thorough, informative, and well keeping it simple. I'm going to bust it out and give it another shot. Currently fixing up in laws house for selling. Thank you friend your videos have put the fun back into this for me. It is a big deal for me being I had been so stressed. Back to work! Have a great rest of your day!! Robin Renea aka Birdie

[reddivrbob]

Just came across your channel researching airless painting. You mentioned having mods for the sprayer, but I find no video (part 3). Would very much be interested in seeing what you have.
Nice informative video, by the way.

[JackwLarson]

Great video series on the X7, Cliff! Thank you.

[phillamoore]

Watched and commented on the first video. This was excellent, as well....and thank you for the hose "tip". The cleanup was exponentially more complicated than the setup. But, again, after doing it once or twice, hopefully, get's easier. Still worth the purchase. And, I agree that paint masker (of which I have two) is an AMAZING tool. Wish I had discovered those sooner, as well. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us, Cliff. GREAT channel!

[KingFox]

Good video Cliff, I’m getting ready to start using my Fuji HVLP sprayer and I found your video to 1, answer a question I had about using it in the house and 2, then answering my other question about an airless sprayer. Have a great day and keep up the great videos. Matt

[janiceblind]

Great video and you expressed the procedure very well. I would love a copy of set up/clean up list. Have you posted it anywhere yet?

[huntz]

Very good information! I appreciate the videos for both the HPLV and the airless sprayer in action.

[ccatdaddy]

Thank you for posting this video, well done, very clear instructions. It might be the POV of the camera but it looked like, at one point, you had your finger on the unlocked, pump on, and when you went from one bucket to the other, it briefly passed and pointed at your forearm. I'm thinking, it probably wouldn't happen, but if you sneezed, got distracted and squeezed that trigger....it dose say in the directions that if you shot yourself with paint, to go to the emergency room immediately with the safety data sheet on the paint can.
Thanks again.

[hughsb]

I agree with Billy below. I appreaciate your video. Helped a bunch!!

[TheBLACKMQQN]

Thank you Cliff for making my day easy breezy sir. Subscribed.

[mulletman]

Cliff when are you going to do the upgrade and mods video with the Graco paint sprayer? I am getting ready to buy one and I would like to see that first. Please let me know. Thank you sir.

[IknowGodIs]

Lastly, did you record taking the handle off the tube, removing the filter, cleaning, and reassembling. I think I’m just not strong enough for the wrenches to hold the one nut and the other. I’ll have to wait for to wake up in the morning.

[juanjosejaramillo]

Thaks, great video
Cheers from Mexico

[RGIIIRedskins]

I have a question, how/where did you get rid of the the gallon bucket(s) of waste water/paint?