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How To Clean Up Your Wagner Airless Paint Sprayer (6-Step Guide)

1. Disassemble the spray gun
2. Clean the paint container cup
3. Clean the suction tube and spray nozzle
4. Disassemble the front end
5. Scrub all the parts until clean
6. Let dry, then reassemble

Step 1 - Disassemble the spray gun

Before you begin anything, you'll need to disassemble your Wagner spray gun. Luckily this is a pretty simple process and you can watch the helpful video below to see this process in action.

The first thing you'll do is disconnect the front end of the gun from the body of the gun by simply twisting them apart.

Then, you'll unscrew the paint cup and pour out any leftover paint back into the original can.

Step 2 - Clean the paint container

Now you'll want to get your warm, soapy water ready so you can get rid of the remaining paint within the paint cup.

If you're doing this immediately after you've used your Wagner spray gun it should come off pretty easily with a simple soapy solution.

However if you let the paint dry a bit before cleaning, you might need to use a more robust cleaning solution or even paint thinner to get all the excess paint off.

Just make sure you use protective goggles and gloves when working with paint thinner and properly dispose of it when you're finished.

Step 3 - Clean the suction tube and spray nozzle

Next you'll want to clean out the suction tube and the spray nozzle. This is usually easiest with the brush that Wagner provides with their spray guns since it'll be able to get into all the little nooks and crannies.

Again, this will be much easier if done immediately after use before the paint has a chance to dry. 

If, however, the paint has dried completely and won't budge, we recommend soaking the parts in a cleaning solution or paint thinner until they loosen up.

Excessive or abrasive scrubbing with these smaller, delicate parts isn't advised since they can easily bend and render your spray gun useless if broken.

Then you'll want to disassemble the front end of the spray gun by simply pulling on the yellow ring around the spray tip until it comes off. After that, you'll twist the nozzle off to gain access to the inner parts that are essential to clean.

Those inner parts might seem like a hassle, but when clogged they can damage the gun and prevent you from using it again or getting an even spray pattern until they're completely cleared of dried paint.

This is why we recommend cleaning your gun out after each use and before you walk away from your project.

Time is of the essence when it comes to paint drying in your assembly!

Step 5 - Scrub all the parts until clean

Now that you've gotten all the parts disassembled it's time to scrub them clean.

Again, you can use the cleaning brush that Wagner provides for this process or any other small scrub brush you prefer.

After you've soaked any stubborn pieces, you can immerse them in your soapy water and try to scrub off the paint again.

Take extra care here with those smaller pieces and make sure you keep track of them as you clean so they don't get forgotten at the bottom of your sink.

Step 6 - Let dry, then reassemble

Finally, we recommend laying out all the pieces from your spray gun on a clean, dry towel to let them dry completely.

You want to inspect them for any leftover solution or soap as well, since that residue can build up and cause your gun to get clogged or mix with your paint in the future. And who wants soapy paint?

Once everything is completely dry, go through and reassemble the gun, making sure to do it in the right order and not leave out any smaller pieces.

manual included 

sprayer cup liners

comes in a Wagner box