For anyone considering this exact same unit, I can confirm it is a good reliable machine. Had DIY done some research, he would have known not to use the 515 tip that comes with the package for this kind of job and material (paint, stain, etc.) He also would have learned about pressure and over spray. I watched hours of videos prior to even un-boxing mine. Then I actually read the manual twice. There are things in the manual not mentioned in the Quick Start flash cards included. Things that will save your machine and possibly your life. Didin't consider how dangerous one of these things can be. And there's a lot to cleaning this machine and doing it right to ensure it lasts. The application here is why Graco made this model. It's perfect for us homeowners for small jobs and even a large job on occasion. I just saved around $3K repainting my entire house. Thanks DIY for sharing your experience. Fence looks great!
This is a great unit. I painted 45 4'x8' panels and didnt even use a whole 5 gallon bucket of paint. Took me about 20 seconds a panel and the finish was excellent. First time ever using a paint sprayer. For what its worth I would highly recommend it...
John Dell I own multiple houses in a row at this location, and there is more space between them than what it looks like. So the other houses fared well 😉. As I learned to use the sprayer more, I lowered the pressure, and drastically reduced the overspray.
So the initial overspray did not affect the neighbor correct? I know you turned down the pressure on the backside. That’s the only worry I have , but I wanna try this sprayer. Thx
Looking at buying one of these to stain my cedar fence. That over spray freaks me out though....don’t want to get it on the neighbors house or vehicles....
A S it was the first time using it and I had the pressure set too high. When I did the backside of the fence (not in the video), I had the pressure lower, and still achieved the same coverage without the overspray.
What about over spray ? I would be worried about the neighbors home ? How did you prevent any over spray from going on your neighbors house? I seen in your video it was windy
Grillwagon please read previous comments. I have multiple properties in a row here, and no paint got on my other houses throughout my work 🙄. But thanks for your concern about my property 😉
What is the right tip for this model? I ordered it and the 50ft hose. But would like to know which tip to purchase for staining my wooden fence just like the video and what pressure to use? Thanks
@@diycharmain6820 I saw what everyone else saw, don't deny it, just own the fact that you didn't know how to setup the equipment and screwed up on this job. You definitely got over spray on those houses. Being defensive won't gain you any subscribers, viewers like honest people who admit when the did something wrong, chuckle and move on.
@@cornpop7805 per Video description, this is a amateur video using the equipment the first time. Not a “how to” or otherwise instructional video. If you had read other comments (there are not that many on this amateur video), you would know that I own the neighboring properties, and also that no damage was caused to my other property. So please don’t take this video so serious with smart comments about “suing”. If you don’t like it, chuckle and move on.
For anyone considering this exact same unit, I can confirm it is a good reliable machine. Had DIY done some research, he would have known not to use the 515 tip that comes with the package for this kind of job and material (paint, stain, etc.) He also would have learned about pressure and over spray. I watched hours of videos prior to even un-boxing mine. Then I actually read the manual twice. There are things in the manual not mentioned in the Quick Start flash cards included. Things that will save your machine and possibly your life. Didin't consider how dangerous one of these things can be. And there's a lot to cleaning this machine and doing it right to ensure it lasts.
The application here is why Graco made this model. It's perfect for us homeowners for small jobs and even a large job on occasion. I just saved around $3K repainting my entire house.
Thanks DIY for sharing your experience. Fence looks great!
So the tip in the box is not good for stain?
This is a great unit. I painted 45 4'x8' panels and didnt even use a whole 5 gallon bucket of paint. Took me about 20 seconds a panel and the finish was excellent. First time ever using a paint sprayer. For what its worth I would highly recommend it...
How did your neighbor appreciate the overspray?
John Dell I own multiple houses in a row at this location, and there is more space between them than what it looks like. So the other houses fared well 😉. As I learned to use the sprayer more, I lowered the pressure, and drastically reduced the overspray.
Any reply back, Johnny boy? Hahaha....
Jajaja I was thinking the same thing... 😆
Wow could not have picked a more windy day to do it. Right on! Dont worry about it, its your neighbours problem. lol
@@diycharmain6820 Imagine the face of John Dell when he read that response. 🤣🤣
Just ordered mine. The Wagner with the one liter hopper wasnt cutting it on the 300 feet of privacy fence.. 🥴
So the initial overspray did not affect the neighbor correct? I know you turned down the pressure on the backside. That’s the only worry I have , but I wanna try this sprayer. Thx
did you ground the can of stain like it says to in the manual?
I have the same sprayer and a new fence. That overspray is insane.
Did you have any issues with the gun clogging? if so how did you fix, and do they sell a tip that's reversible? Thanks.... Looks awesome....
Jason Kaplan the tip is actually reversible in case of clogging, but luckily that hasn’t happened to me yet so far.
Great video thanks
Looking at buying one of these to stain my cedar fence. That over spray freaks me out though....don’t want to get it on the neighbors house or vehicles....
A S it was the first time using it and I had the pressure set too high. When I did the backside of the fence (not in the video), I had the pressure lower, and still achieved the same coverage without the overspray.
DIY Charmain Nice to know. Thanks for the reply!
What about over spray ? I would be worried about the neighbors home ? How did you prevent any over spray from going on your neighbors house? I seen in your video it was windy
Perpetual…read previous comments dude
How many gallons did it take for your project?
Mr2WINSTON for roughly 1,500sqft I used 8 gallons I believe. I will check my receipts and let you know!
DIY Charmain , thank you for the info.
ROFL the overspray at 2:08 - The good news is that all your neighbors have their fences stained as well now.
U picked the wrong day to spray. Toooooo much wind
Should have given the bee a shot of stain.
Nice of you to protect your hvac with a cover but then spray your neighbors house.
Grillwagon please read previous comments. I have multiple properties in a row here, and no paint got on my other houses throughout my work 🙄. But thanks for your concern about my property 😉
That’s too much overspray get the right tip for stains and right pressure
What is the right tip for this model? I ordered it and the 50ft hose. But would like to know which tip to purchase for staining my wooden fence just like the video and what pressure to use? Thanks
You could back brush it for a deeper darker look
Did your neighbor sue you for painting his windows?
What are you talking about??? Read previous comments smarty pants.
@@diycharmain6820
I saw what everyone else saw, don't deny it, just own the fact that you didn't know how to setup the equipment and screwed up on this job. You definitely got over spray on those houses. Being defensive won't gain you any subscribers, viewers like honest people who admit when the did something wrong, chuckle and move on.
@@cornpop7805 per Video description, this is a amateur video using the equipment the first time. Not a “how to” or otherwise instructional video. If you had read other comments (there are not that many on this amateur video), you would know that I own the neighboring properties, and also that no damage was caused to my other property. So please don’t take this video so serious with smart comments about “suing”. If you don’t like it, chuckle and move on.
@@diycharmain6820
Again, defensive.
@@cornpop7805 ok UA-cam police 👍🏾
Gun turn up to high
A Z yes, that’s what I said in the video description.
I would really be pissed if an idiot neighbor over spread my property. WTF!!..We be going to court!!
Why don’t you read the other comments and description before leaving a completely irrelevant comment. And your spelling is off too Einstein.
How not to paint a fence....