How do clean a paint gun? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Nima** · 09-12-2007, 03:41 PM

I am getting ready to do my first small auto paint job (a door) for practcie. I am reading things but to my surprise I didn't find any cleaning instruction for gravity feeder paint gun after using the gun. I have a small paint gun set which I got as a gift and doesn't really have any good instruction with it.
Thanks

Mt Man Chad · 09-12-2007, 03:43 PM

Paint thinner just after shooting and brushes.........

**Nima** · 09-12-2007, 06:00 PM

Do you mean pour paint tinner in it and spray out at the end? or just use brushes and brush it from outside?

Tom G · 09-12-2007, 06:09 PM

i have always cleaned mine with lacq. thinner . just put a little in the cup shack it around a little , do this a couple times , last put a little in the cup and spray it out whit air hose on , this will get it pretty clean

72GMCburban · 09-12-2007, 06:16 PM

acrylic lacquer thinner. Advantage makes a good product.

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-12-2007, 06:28 PM

as soon as your done spraying pour out leftover paint, put 1/2 of a gun full of cheap laquer thinner and spray it all through the gun until there is no residue comming out of gun say on a piece of cardboard or something, then take tip off gun and with a small brush dip it in thinner and clean tip and body of gun. always clean it up right after shooting paint .
bob

**Nima** · 09-12-2007, 06:44 PM

Thanks for all the info.

68gmsee · 09-12-2007, 07:03 PM

The paint and body forum has real good info on all your painting needs. Those guys know their stuff. Give them a shot..

Click on forums above and scroll down to the paint and body.

oldsmobilekindofguy · 09-12-2007, 07:32 PM

The gun should have come with tools to take it apart but if not i am guessing you have some tools. When you buy the paint ask the guy for some lac thinner. spray the thinner through the gun and then take the zozzle cover and the nozzle off and the needle should be left. Use pieces of rags or brushes to get inside the gun. You can soak the nozzle, nozzle cover, and the paint cup in a ice cream pail will some of that lac thinner. If the cup on your gun is plastic you might just want to wipe it out with a rag instead of soak it. Que tips soaked in the thinner work really good for getting in smaller spaces.

But if you don't have a budget you can get a paint gun cleaner.

P.S. Wear gloves with that lac thinner especially if you have a cut on your hand, IT BURNS, its almost like gas

grayw0lf · 09-13-2007, 10:14 AM

How to clean a paint gun? Lots of patience & a bit of time.

**N2TRUX** · 09-13-2007, 10:31 AM

To save your self money, buy a gallon of "cheap" lacquer thinner.

Premium72 · 09-13-2007, 03:18 PM

yeah laquer thinner not paint thinner, paint thinner will just give you a n oily mess and prolly mess up the next thing you paint.

09-12-2007, 03:41 PM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	How do clean a paint gun? I am getting ready to do my first small auto paint job (a door) for practcie. I am reading things but to my surprise I didn't find any cleaning instruction for gravity feeder paint gun after using the gun. I have a small paint gun set which I got as a gift and doesn't really have any good instruction with it. Thanks __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

09-12-2007, 03:43 PM	#2
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: How do clean a paint gun? Paint thinner just after shooting and brushes......... __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

09-12-2007, 06:00 PM	#3
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Re: How do clean a paint gun? Do you mean pour paint tinner in it and spray out at the end? or just use brushes and brush it from outside? __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

09-12-2007, 06:09 PM	#4
Tom G Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville AR. Posts: 6	Re: How do clean a paint gun? i have always cleaned mine with lacq. thinner . just put a little in the cup shack it around a little , do this a couple times , last put a little in the cup and spray it out whit air hose on , this will get it pretty clean

09-12-2007, 06:16 PM	#5
72GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 306	Re: How do clean a paint gun? acrylic lacquer thinner. Advantage makes a good product. __________________ --Mike http://rides.webshots.com/album/551997543JkYiXF

09-12-2007, 06:28 PM	#6
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: How do clean a paint gun? as soon as your done spraying pour out leftover paint, put 1/2 of a gun full of cheap laquer thinner and spray it all through the gun until there is no residue comming out of gun say on a piece of cardboard or something, then take tip off gun and with a small brush dip it in thinner and clean tip and body of gun. always clean it up right after shooting paint . bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-12-2007, 06:44 PM	#7
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Re: How do clean a paint gun? Thanks for all the info. __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

09-12-2007, 07:03 PM	#8
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: How do clean a paint gun? The paint and body forum has real good info on all your painting needs. Those guys know their stuff. Give them a shot.. Click on forums above and scroll down to the paint and body.

09-12-2007, 07:32 PM	#9
oldsmobilekindofguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stratford,SD Posts: 296	Re: How do clean a paint gun? The gun should have come with tools to take it apart but if not i am guessing you have some tools. When you buy the paint ask the guy for some lac thinner. spray the thinner through the gun and then take the zozzle cover and the nozzle off and the needle should be left. Use pieces of rags or brushes to get inside the gun. You can soak the nozzle, nozzle cover, and the paint cup in a ice cream pail will some of that lac thinner. If the cup on your gun is plastic you might just want to wipe it out with a rag instead of soak it. Que tips soaked in the thinner work really good for getting in smaller spaces. But if you don't have a budget you can get a paint gun cleaner. P.S. Wear gloves with that lac thinner especially if you have a cut on your hand, IT BURNS, its almost like gas __________________ 1967 c-10 longbox project, check it out in projects 1969 c-10 parts pickup, twisted frame Daily driver- 1970 Olds delta 88, 2dr., 455, gotta love the big block Last edited by oldsmobilekindofguy; 09-12-2007 at 07:42 PM.

09-13-2007, 10:14 AM	#10
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Re: How do clean a paint gun? How to clean a paint gun? Lots of patience & a bit of time. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

09-13-2007, 10:31 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: How do clean a paint gun? To save your self money, buy a gallon of "cheap" lacquer thinner. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 09-13-2007 at 10:32 AM.

09-13-2007, 03:18 PM	#12
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: How do clean a paint gun? yeah laquer thinner not paint thinner, paint thinner will just give you a n oily mess and prolly mess up the next thing you paint. __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

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