How Do You Clean A Spray Gun?
Cleaning your spray gun after every use is vital. If you don’t, finish will cake up inside the gun and make it impossible to use. The longer you wait to clean it the harder it will be, so get in the habit of cleaning your spray gun each time you use it. Read on to learn how to clean a spray gun. Empty all the finish out of the gun and fill the cup or pot partway with solvent. Use the appropriate solvent for the finish you were using, either water (for water-based finishes), denatured alcohol (for shellac), lacquer thinner (for lacquer) or whatever solvent is listed on the label of your finish. When in doubt, lacquer thinner is a good all-purpose choice. Swish the solvent around inside the cup or pot to clean it. Also clean all hoses and gaskets leading to the cup or pot. If using a cup with a siphon, loosen the nut holding the siphon in place and clean the area under the siphoning hose. Empty and refill the cup or pot with solvent, and attach it to the gun. Spray the solvent through th
