Wonder how many people haven't put the pick-up and hand piece in water. I'm glad I watched that just for that tip alone.

@ThePa1nterhowto

4 жыл бұрын

Its a very important bit of information you picked up.

@billc3642

Жыл бұрын

water on oil base?

@gumacanian4211

10 ай бұрын

If you leave a brush with oil based paint in water,does it ever dry? No it does not.

Thanks for the video mate! You saved me a lot of trouble.

@ThePa1nterhowto

4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, glad I could help

Great video - super informative and helpful. Quick question, you mention always keeping your pickup and handle in the water after you are done, I assume this means when you are done for the day and plan on getting back to painting the next day or so. What steps do you take to protect your sprayer when you are done the job and plan on storing your sprayer?

@ThePa1nterhowto

Жыл бұрын

If you know your not going to use your gun for a few months you can use the conventional way with pump saver otherwise I have it in water continuously, just top up if its low. My gun in my truck wasn't used for 8 months recently, I pulled it out last week and it works fine . Just keep liquid inside and it can't dry out,

great video buddy , i love them big houses you paint in Auss , when i worked in Canada few years back similar style homes just so spaceses , not likethe dog boxes get in Ireland and the uk , get big houses like that but ever far between ,which most videos you do are nearly all big houses whats that 2000 sq , Ilove your vids man ,can try do more spraying woodwork

@ThePa1nterhowto

4 жыл бұрын

Do you want water-based enamel spraying or oil based?

@nialloconnor5321

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThePa1nterhowto good morning or is it afternoon there, its 6 years since i sprayed woodwork spray mistcoat all the time , I moved from Ireland to Canada then Canada back to Ireland work in Ireland still crap after recession so now i live in the Uk , and there is not many paint companies spray woodwork in Ireland or the Uk few but not many , cause i did it in Canada want to start doing it more , but because i'm out of practise you tube is great to watch and relearn the skill , so any product really , but water based better as i wouldn't like changing product from water to oil through my sprayer , i heard it recks the hose lines

Gregory what caulk you find works best on your jobs. I am still using and loving the oldfield brushes, superb. Cheers

@ThePa1nterhowto

4 жыл бұрын

I use the gsa gaps, I've tried lots of the others but gsa is pretty good and priced right

@stevenmcfarlane8831

4 жыл бұрын

ThePa1nter www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Filler-GSA-GAP-ATTACK-Acrylic-Gap-Sealant-White-450-g-Paintable-/152141643208

Good vid. Do you take any special precautions when using metal spray cans? I have a Graco 490 PC Pro II and in the manual it shows a need to ground a metal bucket, but I don't know why. Have you ever had any problems using metal paint cans or clean out buckets?

@ThePa1nterhowto

3 жыл бұрын

The need to ground your machine is because of static spark, it only applys when you are using a flammable paint,thinner etc. I use a metal can when using these products so it can ground by itself, if I was in an enclosed area spraying oil based paints would be the biggest danger. Just use metal cans in this case,just like static caused by cars when you hop out sometimes

@legalsolutions07

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThePa1nterhowto Thank you for the explanation and info. I enjoy ur vids.

@tatko3366

Жыл бұрын

@@ThePa1nterhowto Yes one of the paint factory's greatest nightmares. Worked at Dulux Paint factory for short period in the early 80's. New paint mixing hopper was set up and operator ended up in hospital for a short period, from resultant explosion. Whilst pouring a mineral tinting powder through metal grill. Outside workshop still marks in concrete from tanker explosion. From static electricity when connected coupling. That victim a lot worse off, but did survive thankfully.

Hi Greg, thanks again for another great video. I have a question I hope you don't mind answering. I now have my GX19 and it looks to be a great little machine. I was just wondering if you have tried a FFLP 515 or 517 for ceiling or wall spraying and if so what was your opinion of those tips. I am keen to use one for spraying my ceiling and walls etc in the lounge if they do a good job but to be honest am mainly thinking of the lower pressure spraying to help out the GX19 i.e. not too much strain on it compared to spraying at higher pressure for an extended period which spraying of the ceiling will take. Having not used it yet there may not be any issues with spraying at any pressure so just looking at the options really. Appreciate your thoughts and recommendations since you have the same sprayer you are the man to ask :-) Thanks again and have a great day

@ThePa1nterhowto

4 жыл бұрын

I've used the low pressure tips and they are good and could suit you but you spray gun will handle anything you want to do, I've used mine for multiple large ceilings ,undercoat, gloss, try your other tips first,I'm sure they will do the job

@mcr9b6

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThePa1nterhowto Brilliant thanks Greg that was pretty much exactly the answer I was hoping for. only have a FFLP 208 which came free with the gun and the standard 515 it came with. I will practice on the garage ceiling first as that has never been painted or sealed for that matter so I guess a turps based sealer for the older unpainted gib. Do you see what I did there :-) thanks again Cheers

Do you store your pump hose, prime hose, and spray gun in a bucket of water long term, like when you store it? Or do you only do that between spraying tasks on a given job?

@ThePa1nterhowto

3 жыл бұрын

I'm off work now for three months and have chemical in the guns. You could go a month no problems with gun in water. Just top up every now and then,

What is turps??

@ThePa1nterhowto

2 жыл бұрын

White spirit (UK & Ireland) or mineral spirits (US, Canada), also known as mineral turpentine (AU/NZ), turpentine substitute, and petroleum spirits, is a petroleum-derived clear liquid used as a common organic solvent in painting

Can you spray oil base paint with the Graco X5? Is it a fire hazard?

@ThePa1nterhowto

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can,as long as it is Mineral turps based, (White spirit) Thinner based paints like car paints are not suitable. The only thing I would do differently with oil based paint to reduce any possible fire risk is to earth the machine, this can be done by an earth strap on the metal parts but I do it by using a metal container for the paint. You will see when I spray oil based paints , I always use a metal 4 Litre container for the paint. Hope that helps

@wheelrolling78

Жыл бұрын

@@ThePa1nterhowto Thank you very much! I am looking for paint. It seems they are doing away with the oil base. I was hoping to paint my house exterior with a satin or flat oil base. Any chance you know where to get it? I am in Wisconsin USA.

sorry mate do you spray finish your ceilings ??

@ThePa1nterhowto

4 жыл бұрын

No very rarely do I spray finish a ceiling, not that I cant but I prefer to roller finish them for several reasons

@nialloconnor5321

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThePa1nterhowto , i'm spraying mistcoats on new apartments at the moment , the penthouse apartment ceiling is massive , thinking of spray finish it ,be pain in the hole rolling , is there ways to touch up for snags or damage when its sprayed to a finish , mate mine told me a mohair minnie roller it won't flash ?

@ThePa1nterhowto

4 жыл бұрын

@@nialloconnor5321 You can try a mini roller but all the more reason to roll it if it's huge ceiling. It's not that hard, just roll towards the light

@nialloconnor5321

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThePa1nterhowto cheers for your reply, thanks mate 😊👍

Wear your mask sir..ang gloves hahaha .

@ThePa1nterhowto

4 жыл бұрын

Good advise but it's safe, I'm only cleaning up and if I spray, I wear a mask.

This guy is is sloppy. He doesn’t even clean the outside of the equipment and keep it looking new

@ThePa1nterhowto

4 жыл бұрын

Who are you calling sloppy, a painter is a little bit different to a bus driver.

@scottr3141

3 жыл бұрын

I try to keep my equipment pretty clean for appearance, but it's not possible on a daily basis. Paint just flies everywhere in day to day work, you just give up on the brand new look. Every month I wipe down my sprayers real good with mineral spirits though.