The Airless Sprayer Wall of Shame

Like cars, airless paint sprayers require regular maintenance to keep them running well, reliable and long lasting. Keeping sprayers clean is an important first step. Below we have shown examples of what can happen if you have misused or abused your airless sprayer. Simple maintenance and cleaning steps can not only prevent your parts from looking like the ones below, but can also prevent costly repair bills. Don't abuse or neglect your sprayer...

Also see:
Sprayer Trouble Shooting
Airless Storage
Sprayer Cleaning
Sprayer Maintenance

Filters


"Oh, there is a filter in the gun?"	"Really, there is a filter in the sprayer too?"


Another beautiful manifold filter.	"You shouldn't leave paint in the sprayer huh?"

Rods & Cylinders


Example of a rod dry stroking. Can be caused from not using TSL and/or bad packings	"Shouldn't cylinder be completely smooth?"


"Throat Seal Liquid? What's that?"

The Rest


"I have repaired my airless hose but the clamps don't hold very long."	"What do you mean the extension cord may be too long and the wrong gauge? it's alternating current! You could run it across town if you wanted too!"