Spray Gun - Spray Gun Cleaning & Maintenance
1. Spray Gun Cleaning & Maintenance
If the spray gun is not cleaned after use, the paint residue hardens clogs the gun. The spray gun may not be able to be used again, depending on the severity of the clogging. Wash the paint gun following the below steps after use.
1.
Place a scrap rag in front of the air cap and pull the trigger. The air will blow from the nozzle tip, and pushes paint out. This will remove the remaining paint from the paint path.
2.
Properly dispose of the remaining paint in the cup, then pour in some paint reducer/thinner for cleaning.
3.
Clean the inside and outside of the spray gun itself using the specially designed spray gun cleaning brushes.
4.
Clean the inside of the paint cup.
5.
Remove the air cap and clean it up with a brush soaked in paint reducer/thinner.
NOTE: Pay extra attention not to damage the precision air holes of the air cap! Any damage will have a great impact on spray pattern. Also, do not use a wire or wire brush to clean the air cap. If the air hole is clogged, use a specialized tool for this purpose. If the adhered paint does not easily come off, soak it in lacquer thinner then try cleaning again.