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Clean the paint spray system: Quick and easy cleaning

After finishing your projects, proper and thorough cleaning is essential for your WAGNER spray system and extends its service life.
When the paint spray system is properly cleaned, your spray unit is always ready for your next project. Here we explain how to clean an HVLP or airless device efficiently and conveniently.
Important: The sooner you clean your paint spray system after use, the easier it will be to remove the paint.

How do you clean an HVLP device?

How do you clean an airless device?

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Why is cleaning a paint spray system so important?

Continuous work with paints and varnishes can cause residues to accumulate in the paint spray system. These deposits not only impair the spray quality, but can also have a negative impact on the function of the appliance. Regular cleaning of the paint spray system ensures that the appliance is always in top condition, that the paint is sprayed evenly and that no blockages occur.

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Continuous work with paints and varnishes can cause residues to accumulate in the paint spray system. These deposits not only impair the spray quality, but can also have a negative impact on the function of the appliance. Regular cleaning of the paint spray system ensures that the appliance is always in top condition, that the paint is sprayed evenly and that no blockages occur.

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A step-by-step guide:

  • Bucket
  • warm water with a little washing-up liquid for water-based paints
  • Cleaning solution for solvent-based paints
  • Original container of your color
  • Small soft brush

Cleaning your HVLP device

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1. Disconnect the power supply and remove the turbine

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2. Slowly unscrew the paint container  
This takes the pressure out of the container.

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3. Empty the remaining material back into the original container

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4. Container cleaning: Fill water into container

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5. Remove and flush the riser pipe

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6. Thoroughly clean all individual parts (union nut, air cap and nozzle) in water

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7. Thoroughly dry all components before assembly and then assemble them

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8. Grease the O-ring well with the enclosed grease

Cleaning your airless device

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1. Turn the pressure to zero & set the switch to PRIME

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2. Secure the gun by locking the trigger

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3. Remove the nozzle and nozzle holder and place them in cleaning fluid

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4. Place the suit lance in a container with water or a suitable cleaning solution and empty the remaining paint back into the original container

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5. Draw off the gun into the original container

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6. Select the SPRAY position, set the maximum pressure and spray until water appears 

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7. Set the switch to PRIME and spray until the water is clear (replace water/detergent if necessary)

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8. Now you can take off the gun, remove the filter and clean the individual parts with a brush

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Any other questions?

If you didn't find what you were looking for here, we have compiled further questions for you on our FAQ page.

DIY FAQs

If you didn't find what you were looking for here, we have compiled further questions for you on our FAQ page.

DIY FAQs

Cleaning & care products for airless devices

For optimum performance and durability of your paint sprayers, you will find the right accessories from WAGNER here:

EasyClean cleaning product

EasyClean cleaning product

EasyGlide special oil

EasyGlide special oil

TipClean - Nozzle cleaner

TipClean - Nozzle cleaner

TipClean - Refill bottle

TipClean - Refill bottle