Graco paint sprayer reviews 2019
We analyzed reviews for the most popular Graco paint sprayers available on the market(read about our accurate, unbiased method).
We compared them side-by-side, and scored them according to a range of factors including ease of use, ease of cleaning, even spraying and durability.
Below you will find top ranked sprayers(click on the product name to read the full review).
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Date Reviewed | Feb 15, 2015 | Feb 15, 2015 | Feb 15, 2015 | ||||||
Scores | Graco Magnum X5 | Graco Project Painter Plus | Graco Magnum X7 | ||||||
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Born in 1926, Graco Inc. has been a provider of premium pumps and spray equipment for fluid handling in the construction, manufacturing, processing and maintenance industries. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Graco works with distributors around the world to offer innovative products for spray finishing, paint circulation, lubrication, sealant and adhesives dispensing, process application, and contractor power equipment. These products are manufactured in the U.S. and China and supplied through our distribution centers in Minnesota, Belgium, Japan, Korea, China, and Australia.
Benefits
On the top of Graco, guns seem to be Graco airless x5. It works flawlessly and even if written instructions are not the best they come with a clear DVD that helps. It can spray in any direction, and you only have to hold a light gun. The cleanup is painless. For water-based paint, you can hook it to a hose and flush out the whole system. Probably took less time than cleaning brushes would have.
It’s very durable cause it’s made completely from metal and as all sprayers and also it does a great job of reaching areas that are not readily accessible with brushes or rollers.
Most common problems
A detected common problem of these guns is that Sprayer loses suction when you draw down to about 2″ of paint remaining in the can. Then as with any sprayer, set-up and clean-up take longer than a brush, roller, or cup sprayer but it worth the results.
If you don’t want to become white or color you need to buy a perfect mask that covers all your body cause the back spray will be anywhere.
Another issue related to Graco guns is with hoses. It could happen they leak badly at the knuckle joint which attaches to the spray gun.
Take care in changing the lever position cause some people had an accident doing it that caused an explosion with safety damages so we can say that there is an inherent safety flaw in the design that Graco has overlooked, so it’s very important you buy and use safety glass!
Warranty terms
Graco warrants all equipment manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale by an authorized Graco distributor to the original purchaser for use. With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, they will, for 12 months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective. This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed, operated and maintained by Graco’s written recommendations.
Anyway this warranty does not cover, and Graco shall not be liable for general wear and tear, or any malfunction, damage or wear caused by faulty installation, misapplication, abrasion, corrosion, inadequate or improper maintenance, negligence, accident, tampering, or substitution of non-Graco parts. This warranty is conditioned upon the prepaid return of the equipment claimed to be defective to an authorized Graco distributor for verification of the claimed defects.