Using My New Graco Magnum X5 Airless Sprayer

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Using My New Graco Magnum X5 Airless Sprayer

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Do It Yourselfer Home and Garden Guy

Күн бұрын

In this video I will discuss some of the features of my new Graco Magnum X5 Airless Sprayer. I will also show my setup, use, and cleanup of the sprayer. If questions may arise, this is a link to the sprayer's manual on pdf: www.graco.com/...
I had never used this sprayer before. After using it to paint the entire base exterior of my home, I was pleased that I chose to upgrade over another brand that I had used about fourteen years ago. Though the other sprayer did a good job, I had to thin the paint and constantly refill the one-third-gallon cup attached to gun itself.
When using the Magnum X5 airless sprayer, I used a five-gallon bucket without thinning the paint and was able to move quickly throughout the process. I really liked the sprayer’s smooth consistency. In short, it was a great assistance in speeding up the lengthy job of repainting my home.
If you decide to purchase this sprayer, be sure to fully read the owner’s manual.

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@jamezason 9 ай бұрын

Not gonna lie, this is the type of guy you want to be neighbors with. Seems like a cool dude. 😊

@Surfmus 4 күн бұрын

The Graco channel makes it super hard. This is at least a bit simpler. Thanks!

@bhfarr 3 жыл бұрын

I watched several videos on this sprayer and yours Sir, is by far the easiest to follow.... Thanks for not wasting my time a d telling me how you and your wife like to paint and the rest of the 30 minute garbage getting to the meat of the topic.....Great job Thank you

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad it was informative. Thank you.

@LaSouthernGemini 2 жыл бұрын

Scott Hunter well said. Such an easy to follow video and I have now purchased the same sprayer with a 10 inch extension. From now on painting should take 1/2 the time ... or less.

@aresident7745 2 ай бұрын

@@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 just wish you were more specific like what paint you were using for outdoors and stuff since you can't use oil based in these sprayers supposedly

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 ай бұрын

www.graco.com/content/dam/graco/tech_documents/manuals/332/332689/332689EN-D.pdf

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 ай бұрын

@@aresident7745 www.graco.com/content/dam/graco/tech_documents/manuals/332/332689/332689EN-D.pdf

@2000thewoman 3 ай бұрын

thanks for no distracting music, great job

@YOassron Жыл бұрын

very solid and straight-forward video. No background music.. yay! Thank you -- you helped me decide that this is the right model for me.

@stevea1712 7 ай бұрын

Dude! you saved me a lot of frustration and a run to the hardware store - I would have never thought to bring a 11/16" wrench! Thank you for the thorough walk through!

@Soundism-tk8ne 2 жыл бұрын

The is hands down the best tutorial/demo I’ve come across. Thank you for making such a great video.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mymelt1770 3 жыл бұрын

Very good demo. Be sure to check Lowe’s for a Graco PRESSURE ROLLER accessory that is attached with supplied elbow where the gun spray tip would be. It comes with a short extension tube. A 5 hole roller frame emits paint as gun is triggered and feeds a porous Graco 9 inch roller. I purchased two extension poles and was able continuously paint second story walls from the ground. Very fast applying paint thick and smooth, no over spray, no dipping roller into paint bucket.

@CecilDSouza 5 күн бұрын

Perfect Demo. You are truly professional in demonstrating how to use a device. Perhaps, you need to write some operating procedures for companies. Thank you.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 4 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks

@jackdolphy8965 Жыл бұрын

There’s also a filter in the nozzle handle that can/should be removed and cleaned

@georgedoganis6708 2 жыл бұрын

The best tutorial I saw so far from so many

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. It's a good tool for getting a painting job done

@originalfallinggirl 8 ай бұрын

Dude! That was AWESOME! I have waited TWO YEARS TO USE MINE FOR FEAR OF BREAKING IT! Your demo helped so much!

@Jaredxstp 6 ай бұрын

Did you end up using it

@TrevinoStar78 3 жыл бұрын

By far the best tutorial I have seen on this painter! Fab Tabula‘s work man! Attention to detail everything looks amazing. You should get a commission off of my purchase.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for the superlative comment. Best to you!

@sandrafluharty7212 3 жыл бұрын

This is SO RIGHT!!!! I watched another video that was so drawn out and confusing, that I was starting to doubt my purchase! So glad I found this video!

@jarrettpood5524 3 ай бұрын

Best video out there on this product! Thanks for taking the time

@lucidingo3455 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you made set up and clean up look much much easier than user manual read

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@dustinsullivan8682 3 жыл бұрын

Same!

@melissapoole8580 Ай бұрын

Just bought this today. Such a helpful video! Thank youuuuu!

@KSCummins6.7L 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Because of your detailed video I have successfully painted the inside of my 2 car garage and soon to be the exterior of my home.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad it helped. Fine, fine tool.

@elcorne76ify 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought this sprayer yesterday for home projects came across your video good explanation

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It is a very smooth sprayer. The Quick Guide is a necessity if you, like me, have never used the sprayer before. Happy painting.

@carlosfrancofeliciano6160 6 ай бұрын

What an Excellent video !! I wish I could find a video like this on every tool I want to buy...

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@hammockmonk 3 жыл бұрын

My old sprayer just died so I appreciate the nice review.

@Matt34677 9 ай бұрын

Just bought one and came across this video. Love it. Thanks!

@Schorman576 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Tom! Thanks for posting...

@Dietan88 Жыл бұрын

Best video on this sprayer . Well done 🙏🏼 thank you

@C0wboycadillac 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making a video! I bought one of these and it’s going to start working today. Goodbye 1970s yellow aluminum siding!

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@renostubbs8504 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for creating this channel of knowledge, we appreciate your content in demonstrating how to properly use this paint spray step by step. Cheers mate! GOD BLESS

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being kind. And God bless you!!!

@rc2204 2 жыл бұрын

great video, thank you. was able to get my fence stained in no time thanks to this quick tutorial.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@splinefusion6986 3 ай бұрын

Very well produced. Thank you for your help!

@charliebrown1449 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother for the very thorough presentation.🌞

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

You bet

@brucenoskowiak1227 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to do this video!

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MrBluey61 3 жыл бұрын

I am in australia and looking at buying one. Very informative and down to earth video.. Thanks mate!

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@NKAnderson-kp5co Жыл бұрын

Great, easy to follow video with instructions done in laymen terms. Thank you!

@chrisk8794 8 ай бұрын

Great video demo. Thank you for sharing.

@captainover-tighten6729 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Many thanks. Top shelf for sure.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@ramblin_man23 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video sir. It's cool you got your 3 brothers to help you, and y'all wore the same style shirt 😁

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@hammockmonk 3 жыл бұрын

Hehe, so glad I saw your comment before I got that far into the video!

@shahrilsukor8041 9 ай бұрын

Good video..thanks for sharing..😊😊

@benjackson9980 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh that’s so fast! Great tutorial

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@watermouse9296 3 жыл бұрын

Great review - thank you!

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@letsgobrandon4601 9 ай бұрын

Great video maybe next time do a voice over for when the machine was on. I could still hear and understand you but it was difficult. My garage looks great now thanks

@inandout-on2ym Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@elisevautour6292 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome insight. Thanks so much for the tutorial.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@nanette1942 3 жыл бұрын

Good video Tom! House looks great!

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@rambam7575 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Can't wait to get mine.!

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@alfredomendoza6770 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Fenty003 Жыл бұрын

Best video out there!

@chriskunsak3963 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video... Really appreciate all the time you put into it!! I was considering the Project Plus version but think I'll probably go with the X5.

@nicolemontano5183 3 жыл бұрын

Best video I've seen on using this sprayer! All the details are especially helpful. Thanks so much!

@john8069 Жыл бұрын

Awesome step by step on set up and cleaning. THX u definitely worth subscribing.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@howie4150 3 жыл бұрын

oy vey with the color choices. Thanks for the tutorial. It was very helpful.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

@johnwitkowski6596 3 жыл бұрын

Great instructionnal video Tom. We ABSOLUTELY LOVE the new color of your home.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rogeliovazquez8087 3 жыл бұрын

@@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 just bought one in Monterrey México..is it good for big jobs? What about enamel paints?? Thank you kind regards from Monterrey México

@BeardedLakeBum 5 ай бұрын

Will be using my X5 for the first time this weekend, glad I found this video....thanks buddy!

@KikoLozada-th1yg 4 ай бұрын

Great video👍

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@alant7516 9 ай бұрын

Great tutorial

@nexamax 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Sir! Thank You!

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment. :-)

@joshbrown4184 2 жыл бұрын

This is a good video, but I just bought one and the directions say to clean the filter in the gun handle every time you flush the system as well. Good presentation though.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

Clean the system with water from a pressurized hose and it will clear the filter, just as would do it when taking out the microscreen that is in the sprayer. The cleanout shown works. Your comment is understood if my technique of cleanout is not followed.

@peerakulpakum6964 Жыл бұрын

You help me a lot . thank you

@jamesselmon8104 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@diazedvin04 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Very helpful

@sandersjones1577 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video and god choice for your house colors.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@XxMalabooo 2 жыл бұрын

This was an excellent made video. Well appreciated and helpful.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Formerlywarmer 3 жыл бұрын

great video, I'm getting ready to paint my house using an airless sprayer for the first time. this is a big help as far as what to expect

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@leonardpittman9307 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Best.

@retsed_lbc8986 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial

@kevinhicks5916 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Thanks for your effort! Grace owes you mucho $$$😬

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@gsactotube Жыл бұрын

good video.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@MRTransactionEngineer Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@davedavis3963 3 жыл бұрын

Great video sir, appreciate it!

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@eosme 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video tutorial!! I’m sold!!! How wide does it spray?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 11 ай бұрын

www.graco.com/us/en.html

@willieBB123 3 жыл бұрын

spent 2 wks painting my house the last time so i bought this for 300 if it takes me 3 days this time it will be great and less toll on my body

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

It is a definite labor and time saver. After prepping and masking, to think of hand painting an entire house is daunting at best. I have an open soffits, and to think of doing it with a brush would make me not want to do it myself. I can't begin to think of the labor and time it saved me. The last big plus is that I did not need to thin the paint. Good luck with your project.

@anthonymontoya6950 7 ай бұрын

Hi does this airless sprayer work with hybrid paints? I want to paint my kitchen cabinets and will be using hybrid paint for durability.

@williamdenham8018 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! ty

@platonkavvadias8541 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video. Really liked your 4 way split screen of painting. Did you find it a problem moving the unit all time unlike x7? Thinking of x7 or x5 to purchase

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

It was not a problem moving it; the twenty-five-foot hose allowed me to move the ladder along, hang the sprayer on it, and then pick up the 5 gallon bucket in one hand and the airless compressor in the other for reposition and continuation.

@arcadiomunoz6089 3 жыл бұрын

Video put me at ease 🤙🏽

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

😊

@jjs71072 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video, thanks!

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

@currymon 2 жыл бұрын

great vid man

@mynameis757 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks was very helpful!!

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@curtisg3880 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks 🙏

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@plumber2145 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! Do you know if it can spray Oil based primers?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Жыл бұрын

www.graco.com/us/en.html

@mr.y1965 9 ай бұрын

What is the difference between X5 and A30 ?

@shawnc5947 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a subscriber... thanks for the best video thanks

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@retf054ewte3 Жыл бұрын

what kind of paint do you use for house exterior painting?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Жыл бұрын

Used DuraMax 365 exterior paint and primer in one (flat for the basecoat and semi-gloss for the trim)

@ruzainikarman4425 7 ай бұрын

Hi sir can you teach how to put the solution for long storage. Thanks

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 7 ай бұрын

Here's a link to PDF of Owner's Manual. After clicking on link, refer to pages 23-28: www.graco.com/content/dam/graco/tech_documents/manuals/3A6/3A6430/3A6430EN-C.pdf

@TheKrumstuff Жыл бұрын

Would someone recommend this for residential complex? I mean color changing entire two to three bedroom floor plans several times a month every month year round? I'm coming from the graco 390 model and just learned about these magnum models. Is the magnum essentially the successor to the old 390 models?

@user-qh4bf1wx2n Жыл бұрын

why run water before you ran the premier?

@garethdavies7564 Жыл бұрын

how much paint can this machine take till the pump go's can you change the pump?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Жыл бұрын

www.graco.com/us/en/support/parts-search.html

@Warren3carpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Great informative video! Thanks! I subbed for more!

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@handyhands6773 Жыл бұрын

Did you have to do a second coat. Did yiu need to back roll?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Жыл бұрын

Yes. I applied 2 coats. In one area of my small home, where the stucco is very exposed to the sun, about four hundred square feet, I went back to and sprayed it again after finishings each coat. I did it because I know how much degradation it receives from the sun. So I did two coats on my entire home, with two coats extra where I knew weather came into play. I did not have to back roll the paint. I put a clean paint brush in my back pocket for runs but did not use it--thought that was awesome.

@renostubbs8504 Жыл бұрын

Nice video my friend,did you experience any paint draining on the surface when you were painting?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Жыл бұрын

I didn't.

@TheLeedog83 Жыл бұрын

Did you have to dilute the paint before spraying?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Жыл бұрын

No.

@MIZUNOMP60 Жыл бұрын

How long can you leave it sitting idle if you've to change location or take a short break? That is, does it clog up quick or dry up if you stop using it for say 15 minutes or so? thx

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Жыл бұрын

I did take short breaks. I either moved the 5-gallon bucket of water-based paint into the shade when possible or used a white-faced piece of cardboard to deflect the sunshine away from the bucket.

@dustinsullivan8682 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. What’s is the cleaning solution you’re using to brush the tip at the end? Just soap and water?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, dish soap. I used the sprayer the next day and finished my home. After I finished on the second day and knew I was not going to use it for at least two weeks, I ran the blue liquid through it to protect the inner workings of the compressor. By the way, I really like this sprayer.

@rickycurry574 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for an awesome video. Did you need to thin the paint before painting?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

No. That is one of the reasons why I upgraded to the sprayer. I have used it on a thicker Zinsser 1-2-3 Bulls Eye primer without thinning, also water based. I sprayed it at about 2400 psi and was pleased with the results.

@rickycurry574 3 жыл бұрын

@@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Thank you, That's awesome. I have the magnum x5 and want to paint some kitchen cabinet doors.

@NewsBroadcasting 2 жыл бұрын

Simple question how do you reduce overspray, paint in air, airborne paint, for more precision painting with this unit? Chinese unit didnt do this and my machine from 30 years ago. made sure area is warm, paint is warm . not just the water reduced pressure to lowest. So much paint is wasted with this unit.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

Do not spray when there is wind, even a slight breeze. Try to keep the spray nozzle as close as possible without out runs. If concerned about runs, keep a half-inch smooth brush in your back pocket for easy correction. My personal experience is that the trigger and adjusted pressure work quite well. Even though I did keep a smooth brush in my back pocket, I never used it. Good sprayer for a do it yourselfer.

@NewsBroadcasting 2 жыл бұрын

@@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 thank you. even indoors same problem. i went a head and got a chinese spray gun/kit for $40 and it worked 100 times better then this unit.

@Andrew-qe2rk 2 жыл бұрын

Any issue with massive amounts of overspray into unwanted areas (even though they should be masked and covered)?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

Spray when there is no wind.

@sn2477 Жыл бұрын

Very Nice Video. I need to prime and paint my basement which is ready after drywalling and has concrete floors. One question I did have for you is, are there restrictions of what kind of primer or paint can be used with this sprayer? I didn't see a viscosity cup, so are there any instructions on paint thinning that we need to follow or can it handle a large range of viscosity?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Жыл бұрын

I did not use a viscosity cup to check its thickness. Before I purchased the paint, I made sure it said was sprayable. On the paint bucket, it clearly stated it should be sprayed at 2000 psi and did not need to be thinned. On the sprayer unit for pressure adjustment, there is no numbering to indicate pressure. Knowing that its greatest pressure is rated at 3000 psi, I rotated the pressure adjuster (knob) to two-thirds, which is equivalent to 2000 psi. Before I started spraying my home, I did a test spray on a piece of cardboard (I show this on the video, just before I start actually spraying my home). Hope this helps. And best wishes with your project.

@sn2477 Жыл бұрын

@@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Thank you so much for the quick response. Ive only painted with rollers and that too just once, so I was not aware of the psi mention in the paint bucket. That is vital info, thanks so much for sharing.

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Жыл бұрын

@@sn2477 Yes. I used a water-based paint. I hope for your safety that you are using a water-based paint. You are correct?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Жыл бұрын

Make sure you use a water-based paint, a mask rated for paint, and eye protection. Also make sure that you have good ventilation.

@sn2477 Жыл бұрын

⁠I have to first spray primer. If i use a water based primer, will it work directly with a 515 tip, even if the pressure range recommended falls within the X5’s range? Ive heard that water based primers can be thick.

@threesixty5295 Жыл бұрын

Can traffic paint be used with this machine?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 Жыл бұрын

www.graco.com/us/en/contractor/products/architectural-painting-coating/paint-sprayers.html

@francoislefebvre1864 3 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 3 жыл бұрын

Oui. J'espere que cela aide. (Yes. I hope it assists.)

@G_Grip 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have to cut the paint down with water or anything?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

No.

@michaelwas8549 2 жыл бұрын

can you do interior cabinets and small jobs with this unit?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

I have not sprayed interior cabinets. But I would imagine it would do a consistent job. However, I know the sprayer has many different tips. I would imagine a tip that sprays in a finer mist or atomized fashion would be extremely useful. I would recommend doing a search on what spray tips they offer for cabinetry. I think it might be worth investigating.

@langrock74 2 жыл бұрын

Look for the 311 tip.

@mrbigcat9 2 жыл бұрын

What is the thickness of that paint? And did you use a 515-spray tip?

@doityourselferhomeandgarde9732 2 жыл бұрын

The paint was purchased from Lowes new and was sprayed the day or so after it was mixed. The type of paint was DuraMax paint & primer in one. Its label recommended spraying at 2000 psi. The spray tip used was a 515. I was/am satisfied with both the paint and the sprayer.