This is my first time attempting to try and paint the exterrior of my home with a power sprayer. Could any of you reccomend a model that I should get? I am also looking at other Wagner models. If this works well I will also attempt to do the interrior walls. Thanks for your help. This is my first time attempting to try and paint the exterrior of my home with a power sprayer. Could any of you reccomend a model that I should get? I am also looking at other Wagner models. If... » Read More This is my first time attempting to try and paint the exterrior of my home with a power sprayer. Could any of you reccomend a model that I should get? I am also looking at other Wagner models. If this works well I will also attempt to do the interrior walls. Thanks for your help. « Show Less
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The Wagner Flexio 590 will work and even better if you could find a hose attachment to clamp into a paint can. The bottle is really to small for large jobs and it's tiring having to stop and refill.
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I found it very easy to use and easy to clean. I have used it several times. I even used it to spray paint my shed roof and it worked great.
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I own two Wagner paint sprayers, a Wagner Paint Crew and the Flexio 590. I use the Paint crew for larger jobs like my house or fence and the flexio for smaller finer detail things like furniture and doors. If you want to paint your house I'd go for the paint crew. It holds a lot of paint and makes quick for of a large area. I think constantly refilling the 590 would be a pain.
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No. It is only for doing texture finishes like popcorn,orange peel etc...Wagner does have paint sprayers that are excellent though.
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I will tell you one thing. do no skimp on prep time. If you can, san all of the old paint off first. It is not easy, but this is the only way to get a factory finish. might i suggest a wire wheel on a drill, then after that , smooth out the metal o it is realatively smooth. When you now paint it, make sure you do noy let the nozzle get to close to prevent runs, if ny type of imperfections were to happen, then wait for the taint to dry, then sand the imperfevt area, then put on at leaaaat two thinne coats rather than one Robert thicke coat
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Side of the box says 35+ gallon for "continuous use", 7-34 gallon for "intermittent use", 1-6 gallon "do not use", and 40psi min to 70psi max. Beyond that, and like most continuous run pneumatic tools, the requirements vary by performance expectations. If you have low requirements and realistic expectations, such as very small paint jobs and/or using thin paints at lower pressure, then it'll probably work. If you want to paint a house, buy/borrow a larger compressor. If it helps, here's my last project with this, painting a 14x26ft cinderblock outbuilding: On my 12 gallon (4hp, ~20 year old, mediocre worn-out condition), using heavy extra-durable exterior-grade latex + primer (not thinned) at ~60psi, it can cover about 40 sq. ft (~5x8ft) of wall before the pressure drops off noticeably, then another ~10ft with decreasing spray quality (narrower thicker spatter-y pattern) before needing to wait a few minutes for recharge. Not sure about the line pressures over that cycle, rough guesstimate maybe ~40-60psi for regular spray pattern, then ~30-40psi diminishing returns, and not usable below ~30psi. You can probably guesstimate performance by timing how long your compressor can maintain those line pressures. Final note on durability, the body is a fragile cast iron, it can last for decades or split in half on the first ~2ft drop on concrete. Hope that helps...
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I don't recommend that. Because the model is very beautiful and detailed, and you need to get the feel about how to organize the pieces, what to paint first, how to handle the crystal clear parts, when to paint and glue, and how to get the finishing an final assembly of the whole set. You can try first with a smaller model, with detailed painting, decals and clear parts, so you can acquire those skills and then go for the B52. Takes a lot of patience and well on my first model I glued the pieces before paint them and it was a huge mistake, just an example on my own experience. Good luck friend!
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Hi. I have been working with paints all my life. Working forDuPont and Val-Spar. I have used vinyl finishes a few time on my own stuff and works well. I have had no problems with cracks or peeling (due to a flex additive) but for everyday use I feel it will wear through after everyday sliding back and forth as this is a thin material being sprayed and will take a few coats for decent coverage. The articles Ive sprayed in the past were chairs that did not get much use but looks good.But for the price it can't hurt to try. At worst just touch it up from time to time. Hope this helps a little anyway. Thanks. Hi. I have been working with paints all my life. Working forDuPont and Val-Spar. I have used vinyl finishes a few time on my own stuff and works well. I have had no problems with cracks or peeling (due to a flex additive) but for everyday use I feel it will wear through after everyday sliding back and forth as this is a thin material being sprayed and will take a few coats for decent coverage. The articles Ive sprayed in the past were chairs that did not get much use but looks good.But for the price it can't hurt to try. At worst just touch it up from time to time. Hope this helps a... » Read More Hi. I have been working with paints all my life. Working forDuPont and Val-Spar. I have used vinyl finishes a few time on my own stuff and works well. I have had no problems with cracks or peeling (due to a flex additive) but for everyday use I feel it will wear through after everyday sliding back and forth as this is a thin material being sprayed and will take a few coats for decent coverage. The articles Ive sprayed in the past were chairs that did not get much use but looks good.But for the price it can't hurt to try. At worst just touch it up from time to time. Hope this helps a little anyway. Thanks. « Show Less
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You may have to thin the paint more. This is why I don't recommend this unit. Takes forever to cover most projects.I did my large ceiling with it and between the fumes and the cloud of paint, I'm lucky to have survived it! Not to mention the waste!
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Like anything stuck to paint. Start at a corner and get a good edge to work with. Be extremely careful not to chip or dig into the paint. Work across to get a full edge started. Could us a soapy water solution to loosen. Pull along the wall and not back away from the wall. It is all going to depend on type and quality of paint and primer. Also your patience level will be a factor. Good luck.
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What kind of paint? Be sure to adjust the tip depth - you may have to loosen it. I had the same problem on the first couple of tries before I found the right height.
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Yes, regular spray paint from your local hardware store is the easiest that I have found, especially if you are bad with paintbrushes. Also, you can use an airbrush if you have one, but the spray paint should work well, though it will look better the more coats you put on it and I have also found that it looks nicer if you prime it before you paint, even if the spray paint says 2-n-1. The flames come in the kit as decals. You cut out the flames and stick them in water until they separate from the paper and then stick them on the model. You also need glue for this kit.
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yes, but I used a 3 gallon pressure sprayer. You'll be doing a lot of refilling with a wagner
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The sprayer is advertised to do the project that you describe, but my experience was similar to that of other respondents. It will likely be more pain than gain to set up the sprayer for each stage of your work and then flush it and prepare it for the next. I too gave my sprayer away for free. You don't need an air compressor to.use the sprayer. However, if you do have a compressor, you can get a genuinely useful spray attachment and you won't need to have anything to do with Wagner's sorry product.
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The paint is awful and old & it will ruin your paint job so don't use it. It stinks. Got to Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams & get a good oil based fresh paint. I called Zinser & they said it was old stock & it has to be fresh & why my paint job looks awful. I got all the paint off & worked for weeks for all my hard work to be ruined. Just call them & ask about tsp & check if it expired if u must use it. I learned the hard way & then to find it is not good. If it gets cold or two hot you get a terrible lumpy mess or some is solid some streaky & u think I just need a better brush so u try a roller & you never had a chance. The paint is awful and old & it will ruin your paint job so don't use it. It stinks. Got to Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams & get a good oil based fresh paint. I called Zinser & they said it was old stock & it has to be fresh & why my paint job looks awful. I got all the paint off & worked for weeks for all my hard work to be ruined. Just call them & ask about tsp & check if it expired if u must use it. I learned the hard way & then to find it is not good. If it gets cold or two hot you get a terrible lumpy mess or some is solid some streaky & u think I just need a better brush so u try... » Read More The paint is awful and old & it will ruin your paint job so don't use it. It stinks. Got to Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams & get a good oil based fresh paint. I called Zinser & they said it was old stock & it has to be fresh & why my paint job looks awful. I got all the paint off & worked for weeks for all my hard work to be ruined. Just call them & ask about tsp & check if it expired if u must use it. I learned the hard way & then to find it is not good. If it gets cold or two hot you get a terrible lumpy mess or some is solid some streaky & u think I just need a better brush so u try a roller & you never had a chance. « Show Less
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I actually just got mine to work after a lot of research. Someone posted in a review that you must keep some space between the paint jar and the airbrush. That little niche where you attach the brush and jar? Dont put in the jar all the way. Another thing, is that if the can is too cold (from extended use), you must warm it up to get it to spray at a proper pressure. DO NOT heat up the can too much, just run its bottom under ot water for 2 - 3 seconds, or warm water for like 3 - 5. I actually just keep the can in my lap for warmth - it extends the amount of spraying i can do before the can becomes too cold.
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I used a cheap water gun to spray up very high, and then a long pole and brush to spread it around and lightly scrub. Get the house wet first. Some sprayers have adjustable tips - hoping to find one that will spray further so I don't need to go the water gun route this time. BTW, dollar stores carry (in warm weather) cheap water toys with good range.
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I painted a car I restored and the paint came out beautiful. To try and compare that and answer your question is difficult. Stain has a much thinner viscosity than automotive paint. What you will need to do is adjust the fan spray pattern as well as the air mixture but it can be easily done with this unit. It is an LVLP and compared to my other guns that are HVLP, LVLP gives a much finer spray with much less overspray which will allow you to have much less loss of material from overspray as well as less orange peal. Make sure your compressor is able to provide about 10 CFM or better and keep your tank pressure as high as possible and adjust it down at the gun with a pressure valve at the gun. Be sure to test the air compressor with an empty gun by holding the trigger and making sure that after several minutes of continuous use, the pressure regulator at the gun can maintain a pressure in the peek of the green zone.
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I don't recommend that. Because the model is very beautiful and detailed, and you need to get the feel about how to organize the pieces, what to paint first, how to handle the crystal clear parts, when to paint and glue, and how to get the finishing an final assembly of the whole set. You can try first with a smaller model, with detailed painting, decals and clear parts, so you can acquire those skills and then go for the B52. Takes a lot of patience and well on my first model I glued the pieces before paint them and it was a huge mistake, just an example on my own experience. Good luck friend! I don't recommend that. Because the model is very beautiful and detailed, and you need to get the feel about how to organize the pieces, what to paint first, how to handle the crystal clear parts, when to paint and glue, and how to get the finishing an final assembly of the whole set. You can try first with a smaller model, with detailed painting, decals and clear parts, so you can acquire those skills and then go for the B52. Takes a lot of patience and well on my first model I glued the pieces before paint them and it was a huge mistake, just an example on my own experience. Good luck... » Read More I don't recommend that. Because the model is very beautiful and detailed, and you need to get the feel about how to organize the pieces, what to paint first, how to handle the crystal clear parts, when to paint and glue, and how to get the finishing an final assembly of the whole set. You can try first with a smaller model, with detailed painting, decals and clear parts, so you can acquire those skills and then go for the B52. Takes a lot of patience and well on my first model I glued the pieces before paint them and it was a huge mistake, just an example on my own experience. Good luck friend! « Show Less