GRACO MAGNUM 309045K INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Pdf Download (2024)

FAQs

Can you use oil-based paint in Graco Magnum X5? ›

All Magnum sprayers can spray water-based and solvent-based paints, stains and primers that can be cleaned with mineral spirits. Materials that cannot be used with Magnum sprayers include solvent-based lacquers (exceptions are the ProX21 and the Pro210ES), texture based materials and elastomeric.

Use Graco Replacement Parts Or Accessories That Are Rated A Minimum Of 3000 Psi. Always Engage The Trigger Lock When Not Spraying.

For flushing after spraying oil-based coatings, use compatible oil-based flushing fluid or mineral spirits.

KILZ® can be easily sprayed .

Yes! We would happily leave paint in a sprayer for the day and even overnight if I was using it the following day. However, if you are finished spraying, give it a good clean and get it ready for storage.

If the spray fans out evenly, the paint likely doesn't need thinning. If it sputters or leaves thick globs, it needs water to thin it. The best way to thin water-based latex paint is by adding water.

How much pressure does a paint spray gun need? Airless sprayers will spray between 1200 to 2500 pounds per square inch (PSI) depending on the tip and paint you are using. To determine the best settings, perform a test spray starting with a lower pressure.

Our Top Pick Overall - Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus

As far as sprayers for the DIYer go, Graco is a little pricier, but worth it if you plan on using it a lot. The Magnum Project Painter Plus is at a more obtainable price point, but uses the same airless tech that all of the Graco sprayers use.

Final Verdict. Our top recommendation is the Graco Magnum X5 Stand Airless Sprayer, which is an ideal choice for the typical small-to-medium painting projects taken on by DIYers. It lays down a very smooth coat of paint without excessive overspray, and it's easy to adjust the pressure.

Airless paint sprayers work with oil-based paint or stain. Typically, you shouldn't need to thin paint for an airless sprayer. HVLP paint sprayers work with oil-based paint. Thicker paints, such as water-based latex, can clog the sprayer.

Do you need to thin paint for Graco X5? ›

We did end up thinning it a little bit for some places, but there was really no need to at all....that was for our benefit of making the paint go a little farther. However, I will say that it took a lot less paint than it would have had we rolled or brushed. We were SO impressed with this little machine.

Yes, most modern paint sprayers can be used with oil-based paints, but it is still worth verifying with the manufacturer of the specific paint sprayer if this is possible.

I'm sharing how I stained my deck- turns out yes, yes you can use stain with a paint sprayer and it works amazing!