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10-11-2005, 04:26 PM
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Latex Paint Removal
I picked up a used ST Pro 395 Graco sprayer that wasn't cleaned very well, what's the best thing that will remove/dissolve the old latex paint from inside the hoses and filter housing?
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10-11-2005, 05:43 PM
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Re: Latex Paint Removal
Run some mineral spirits through it....a lot of guys I know store the machine with spirits in it whether they last used latex or oil.
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10-11-2005, 11:32 PM
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Re: Latex Paint Removal
I know about storing it with Pump armor or mineral spirits to protect the innards but will mineral spirits remove some of the built-up latex inside the machine or is there something better?
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10-11-2005, 11:34 PM
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Re: Latex Paint Removal
If its choked up with dried latex, its shot IMHO.
Hope you didn't pay much for it. |
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10-12-2005, 09:03 AM
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Re: Latex Paint Removal
I agree. For sure dump the hose. Take the rest apart and see what it looks like.
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10-12-2005, 09:09 AM
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Re: Latex Paint Removal
Yeah, the hose is a definite goner. Replace.
I wasn't trying to be flip above, but everytime I have seen a sprayer that wasn't cleaned out good, especially with latex, it was time for a complete rebuild. Would that be cost-effective for what you paid? |
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10-12-2005, 09:46 PM
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Re: Latex Paint Removal
It works fine but I would like to get it cleaner than what it is. I have a new hose and gun.
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10-12-2005, 10:50 PM
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Re: Latex Paint Removal
Then just run the spirits through it if it's not that bad. You can just recycle a few gallons through it a couple times, I'm sure it'll clean up any minor crap.
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10-13-2005, 12:11 PM
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