Im a professional painter and love the new gallery series paint. I would always recommend doing a prime coat. Wood fibers always stand up after the first coat. Thats why you have to sand between coats. 1 coat primer, that way you use less of your super expensive final finish paint. Sand down those wood fibers. Then 2 coats of finish. Light sand and spot check for any drips and runs between. And you should end up with a factory finish every time. Prep is key. Any monkey can paint.
Yes, I agree that "Primer" is necessary and always a good choice of raw material and light color paint over dark. A good rule of thumb is to PRIM when in doubt! I feel that the mythical "self-priming" is only good after 3 hours of foreplay, like shopping for shoes at NORDSTROM. haha.
man, your words make me feel a lot more confident on starting to paint, but I say the same thing about carpentry "any monkey can do it" but when i hire people its just absolutely not true.😅 sometimes i feel like im just overthinking it
Thank you for taking the time to create and post this excellent video! As a woodworker for 40 years, I would recommend first wetting the wood with a damp rag or sponge before painting it with a water-based product. This will raise the grain on the wood. When it dries thoroughly, lightly sand the wood with a fine sandpaper. You may want to repeat this process another time. Each time you apply water after sanding the dry wood, it will raise the grain less and less, which is what you want. When you're satisfied that the grain doesn't raise anymore, then you could paint the wood without using a primer (although I am a fan of primer for its coverage properties). When the paint dries, you may still find the grain raised ever so slightly, but much less than it would if you didn't wet the wood before painting. Water is cheaper than primer. 🙂
You hit it in the head. It compliments your bigger sprayer! I have times that I just don’t wanna break out the big guns but with the Quick Shot it’s easy to clean. Does a great job. I use it all the time for small trim and door jobs. I use it for garage doors For cabinets it’s my go too. The electronic trigger ( no spits) small gun size, easy to carry and maneuver. I never break out my other Graco handheld any more. This is so much better. Easier to clean lighter. It’s a winner all around
Been a painter for over 40 years. I'm impressed and going to pick one of these up for my shop projects. Also been a loyal Sherwin Williams user for most of my career. Great products and most of the stores are a great resource of products and knowledgeable staff. Excellent video!
I remove the tip when flushing my hose. Much faster, I believe. A drop of dish soap works miracles when cleaning brushes and spray equipment. Pump Armour is a secret miracle for pump maintenance. I wasted countless hours before I tried it. It prevents tiny amounts of paint from coalescing in the pump or gun and ruining your day. A 395 with just a whip will give an uneven pulsing pattern. This small volume design has ironed out that problem. Best tutorial I've seen on subject.
glad the filter looks like its bigger than the miniscule one on the Ultra and the pump life is substantially higher. Sadly the cost rules me out on this one.
I'm a hobbyist who owns a Graco Ultramax cordless. From what I understand the motors in that and the Quickshot are identical. The Ultramax does a great job BUT the wonkyness of the design makes it really hard not to overspray or leave overlapping marks. It's awkward. The weight is poorly distributed. And it's bulky in all the wrong places. This form factor is a game changer! It's what Graco should have done from the beginning. A smaller version of their larger airless line. Light, you can place it on a surface and still spray. You can get into tight spots and get right up on baseboards and the wall/ceiling without having to flip the thing or shoot at awkward angles. I justified my Ultramax with a new house. Wish I could justify this one. JEALOUS!
After seeing this video 8 months ago I’ve been drooling over this gun. And after getting a demo I KNEW I had to have it. After getting it home and using it with the products I usually use… I am in LOVE with it. YES! It’s a big investment. But I’m going to bet that I will get a return on my investment. I’ve had a HVLP sprayer for about 4 years. This is definitely way easier to use… gives great results…. More fun to use…. And quicker. Thanks Jason!
I bought this unit based on your review and have used it twice . It truly is a great machine and very easy to use. this will help me big time in my shop. It's worth every penny. Thanks again !
I bought one of these about 6 months ago and Love it! I’ve used it a lot. In my opinion it paid for itself my first job. I’m going to try the Gallery next week. I’m using the Dress Blues color, so it will definitely show any flaws but I don’t that will be an issue at this point. Great Video. You did an Awesome job. Hope my clients feel that way about their cabinets when I’m done.
Really informative video. Also, fantastic finish. I'm impressed with the sprayer and the paint. The fact that you were spraying without wearing a disposable painting suit said a lot too. Blown away that you didn't get paint all over yourself and your clothing.
Looks like a very nice sprayer, but $1300+ is beyond what most DIY'ers will pay, unless you spray all the time. And no eliminator is included at that price. I actually used a cheap Amazon HVLP unit to spray my fireplace stain and it worked perfectly. Cost was less than $50 and I considered it a throw away tool, but it cleaned up nicely for the next use (priming drywall). I think the key is the paint's density. The better guns will shoot thicker paint better than the cheap guns. Paint quality is also key... never use the cheap stuff. ;)
As a DIYer I would. The problem with a lot of DIY people is that they do the job themselves but the results aren’t professional. I can say mine is just as good because I don’t pretend that sometimes to get professional results costs up front money/investment.
To be fair, I see lots of jobs by "professionals" that look like DIY. ;) The pro who did my half bath for the previous owner should lose their license. I had to gut it entirely after only 12 years.
Agree that it's overpriced. But you are incorrect re: batteries. Two DeWalt batteries and a charger are always included. The Quickshot is not sold as a bare tool.
100%. There seems to be just as many professional jobs by intelligent people doing DIY as there are absolute amateur hour jobs done by "professionals."@@csimet
The paint looks impressive and your camera view is good which shows a good view of the painted item and shows lighter and darker view depending on the overhead lights directing light onto the item giving a two tone view of the painted finish but still shows how evenly coated the result is and importantly a lot of people when spraying end up having some bright and slightly shaded views depending on where light is showing on an item. The paint and sprayer are remarkable giving brilliant results. Great job
I’ve had one of these for almost a year now. It’s great when it works. I’ve had the motor replaced twice and the spray gun replaced twice as well all on separate occasions. I use it quite a bit but calling it reliable is stretch.
Nice idea, Graco. The tip is what is giving you the great finish. The double Orifice fine finish tip with any Graco sprayer will give you the same results. I use a 395st with fine finish tips and don't have to be restricted by the short hose length and a lot less $..
Yes you are correct about the tip But the convenience of the Quick shot for smaller projects is Awesome and the Electronic trigger on the Quick Shot Eliminates most all of the Spits
This was exactly my thoughts! What I don't understand is why this is $1300. You can buy a full size sprayer for a lot less. Granted this being smaller in size might look more convenient with smaller projects in theory, however I don't see how clean up of this sprayer is easier. The tip and the quality of the paint your using is way more important than the size of the actual sprayer.
@@number1pappyThis is a professional sprayer. Graco 390 is smallest pro sprayer they make and is pushing $2000 now. $1250 is a fair deal, especially being in the business. I get ppl all the time that just want a couple doors redone, why break out big sprayer with 50’ of hose? Sprayers like this are made for smaller, fine finish jobs, its not made to paint bedrooms and big walls. Buying the junker units from big box stores are great for DIY’rs, but are not made for clears or laquers. Their internal parts are not made for solvents of any type, and you’ll kill a unit fast.
I’m a handyman that does everything and this would work great for me because its so compact that I could make room for it in my trailer, both of my other systems require much more storage space.
Love the finish with only two coats because you see the grain in the wood, sadly the price is way out of my budget. If Graco would bring it down to $700 I would buy one! 😊 I consider myself more than a DIY’er. Im always painting furniture or cabinets, but I never make any income from it. I’ll have to stick with my FUJI Semi-Pro for now.
Love your channel, finally an American woodworking channel without lengthy introduction, no stupid cut scene ("10 minutes later") , no click bates, curved arrows etc.', just straight to the point videos. I'd unsubscribed from most American woodworking channels because I find them unbearable.
Your excellent presentation convinced me to get this paint sprayer. To date I have used 'cheapos' and they keep failing to produce a good product and function properly. Most of my woodwork friends tend to buy cheaply priced tools and end up constantly complaining about them.
I'm a DIYer homeowner. A couple years ago, I constructed a built-in wardrobe cabinet and painted it with the Sherwin-Williams urethane trim enamel, which I found extremely frustrating to use. It was extremely susceptible to dings, and touchups would leave an obvious line. I really like their products overall, so I'm happy to see that they have another good product for cabinetry, especially as I'm about to build my new kitchen cabinets.
I like it. I have seen similar Graco sprayers in the past. An HVLP used to be used for the least overspray so that we could use it inside of a lived-in home. An airless has more overspray, but I did have fine finish tips, however, I wouldn't use them in a home because I might risk overspray where I didn't want it. I have seen painters liable for overspray indoors and outdoors. But the sprayer you are using has less overspray than my old commercial Graco airless sprayers. I would love one for small projects. Thanks for the video.
I began striping parking lots in 1977. We could easily pump 100 gallons in a day on big lots. I was told by the guys at the paint store (when airless paint spraying was still a relatively new process) to remove the tip for priming/cleaning operations. The paint has 'solids' suspended in a solution, especially the water based paint. When those solids are forced through the tiny orifice of the spray tip at high pressure, they wear on the tip opening, no matter which way the paint is flowing. Removing the tip also helps reduce chances of accidental injection, and generally makes less mess. Now if I could mount that sprayer on a cart with a remote trigger.... with the right tip... I could stripe lines with it 'till the battery died.
I have been painting with a Graco 4900 HVLP for the last 8 years, I've recently been looking into a better small airless rig for some sight work. I've burned up 2 of the handheld proshot guns. This new player to the game is super expensive, but hopefully that means it'll last. I've been watching reviews ever since it came out. Still on the fence.
Great info, Im not a painter, If i had the money laying around for personal use I cant justify the cost.I sprayed my kitchen cabinet doors last Spring, I used Benjamin Moore Advance Satin, with a Graco Sprayer and it came out fantastic, I had everyone telling me I shouldn't do it or I couldn't do it because the size of the kitchen, but I took all the doors in my garage and set up a spray booth, In the kitchen I rolled the frames and I was in AWE how well that ADVANCE paint leveled out... The cabinets were solid oak so i used shreetrock compound to fill the grain and they came out great. Im interested in this sprayer but im not sure i could justify the cost BUT those big sprayers are a PAIN!! They work but theyre ALOT of work!!!
Great video. Considering no primer and 2 coats the finish this looks great looks great. Plus easy to use. Doing that same work with my Titan 440 is much more intensive start to finish. Thanks for the review. Maybe in a future video you could touch on the importance of using a wet film gauge. I know you're not a "painting" channel but the #1 problem DIY'ers have when spraying is apply too much paint when they spray then they wonder why the paint runs on vertical surfaces or has bubbles in the finish.
First, let me say that I'm not a pro painter either and I'm definitely not trying to put down your choice, because I like it. My limited experience is that I used a Graco airless gun to paint the doors and trim in our first house and a Fuji Spray Semi-PRO 2 HVLP gun on my last camper van build where the entire interior is millwork and cabinetry. The Graco QuckShot looks nice, but I don't think I would trade in my Fuji for one. Pros of the Fuji HVLP vs. QuckShot: It costs half as much. I prefer not having to prime the hose with expensive paint. I find it's easier to clean than an airless sprayer. I also like the ability to adjust the fan pattern and the amount of paint I want to deliver. Cons to the HVLP vs. QuckShot: It's much louder, and not as portable as the QuickShot. I found that I have to thin most waterborne paints and primers (to a similar consistency of water-based stains and clear coats). I don't think I could put down the paint as heavy as you did in your demo. I just don't think it's as powerful. Do you have any experience with HVLP guns? Am I off base? I sprayed Benjimim Morre Coretech Command on my last couple of projects. It's also a fast-drying waterborne option, but I'll be checking out SW Gallery Series paint. It looks really promising.
Thanks for the comment and perspective. I also have a 5 stage HVLP with 3M pps system. I will always reach for this over the HVLP now. I don’t disagree with your statements. Honestly I think it a lot of personal preference. I find the airless far easier to clean myself.
Excellent demonstration. Your videos are always professionally done. I have one comment. When cleaning, I always clean the cup first, this way when spraying into the bucket or wherever you can tell when the line is clean because the water will be clear and not have residue from the dirty cup.
Now I want one. Iv'e sprayed for years with all kinds of sprayers and tips. I started with a pneumatic airless, I think was about 4000 PSI, with a 421, 419 or 417 tip. Using oil base equipment enamel, painting heavy equipment at mines, logging camps and Ritchie Brother Auctions. One day I used up 3, 45 gallon drums of paint, talk about overspray. I'm done with that now, but small jobs with that little thing to paint cabinets, trim or doors would be like a day off. I'm going to try that new paint too.
Thanks for this, Jason. Went to a demo event at SW today and was also pretty impressed with these sprayers. They also had a Festool sanding prep demo - I’m good in that department! 😝
‘Good success and bad success’? Never heard of ‘bad success’. In my world it’s called a failure 😂 I’ve been swimming in the ocean of carpentry for 27 years but you have impressed me with some wisdom that miraculously evaded me. I love your approach and eloquent message. Gladly making an exception and subscribing to your channel!
I bought the Quick Shot in May and it's an amazing gun. It's perfect for small jobs, but for most woodworkers, a good HVLP is probably the better option. I had to get a new unit under warranty, and based on my experience and feedback from the service center, I have some tips for anyone using the Quick Shot: 1. Filter your paint. 2. Clean the gun immediately after each use. 3. Clean the gun again. Unlike a normal airless, you can't strip the gun down if it gets blocked. A new gun is $380 just for the part. 4. Run some pump armor through it and store it with pump armor just above the filter. Gallery paint is good, but it's not the best 1k paint for the money. You need a primer to be able to sand it out before the final. Why use an expensive paint as a primer? Also, it does not spray great vertically. Spray light coats. I see a lot of people spray way too heavily. Measure the mil thickness just to see how you are spraying.
@@no-pageI personally use CENTURION because they are local to me, and I can usually get any of their paints within a day. I would also recommend Renner, which is my preferred paint if it were easily available to me, as well as ICRO. When it comes to KCMA standards, I will not use a 1K paint for kitchen cabinets or any high-use bathroom cabinets. In these areas, I use a 2K paint, unless there are ventilation/environmental challenges on the site. Don't get me wrong, SW Gallery is a good paint, especially if it's the only paint easily available to you, and it's better than normal trim paint. However, it's untested in the real world, and some of the feedback on painting forums is not great. The companies I mentioned all have systems for preparing the cabinets for their topcoats and provide great customer support, but SW seems to have just pushed this product out without any training or information on how to apply it. On the cost side all of the products I listed are normally within the price range of SW Gallery.
I have an older FUJI HVLP unit that I really don't like using. This GRACO unit appears to be much easier to use and certainly, much quieter. And I'd prefer this GRACO unit over my old HVLP because it appears to handle latex paints right out of the can - no dilution. I am a DIYer and would buy this unit if it was at a lower price point. Thanks much for this review!
I would love to have seen a time lapse of that paint curing on the initial coat. It is NO WAY looked like it was going to lay down that well. I was REALLY impressed.
I just ordered mine and I am excited! I have the Graco Ultra sprayer that I really liked, but did not like the weight of the unit, and I would often get frustrated with having to use the plastic cups and forcing out all the air. Frustrating to loose your prime in the middle of spraying because air got into the system. This seems to solve all those problems for me.
Great video! I have been contemplating a purchase of this sprayer but, given the price point, it is a substantial investment. There are very few videos out there demonstrating this sprayer in a hobbyist wood shop - most are from equipment supply companies or professional painters. After watching the painting/cleaning process, I'm sold! Like any woodworking tool, the quality of work is often similar among tools, regardless of price point. But very often a more expensive tool can save a TON of time and make your life much easier when it comes to settings, set-up, and clean-up. Clearly the case here and probably worth the investment.
Thank you, thank you, for this video. Yes. It cost me $$$ but I took you at your word and picked up the Quick Shot and a couple of gallons of the Sherwin-Williams Gallery Series. Oh my gosh! I did some cabinet cases with primer and some without. Beautiful stuff! Great finish! Easy cleanup!
Great video! Would be interesting to see a comparison between that and a more budget friendly option. The cleanup on the Greco we have at work is just as easy… much easier than my Rockler sprayer.
The SW brochure says you can have tips ranging from 108 to 616. It is small enough to put on a storage shelf until you have a project, and doesn't take up floor space.
My wife sprayed the master closet with our fairly standard $400 Graco. Never again ...the overspray was horrible and she ended up saying she should have just used rollers. This device is worth the money to me. You could belt clip it and paint on a ladder and the overspray is so minimal it'll make you actually want pain. No buckets of paint and water and heavy hoses.
I’ll try the unit out. It could save me carrying my 390pc for smaller jobs on the lake where you gotta move everything three times before you can work and three times when you’re done. I wasn’t a fan of the battery operated handheld. I found it was too much weight in your one hand and was weird spraying with two hands. I think they should make a backpack that excepts a 1 gallon can. We also paint differently as most of my spraying is exterior houses, cottages, decks etc and interior priming, ceilings and kitchen cabinets. One hand to hold the ladder is what I do a lot and where my 390 shines. If you’re interested in trying another painters trusted product, I use ultra spec 500 from Benjamin Moore. It’s my number one go to for spraying. I find it has the two qualities you need most when spraying over multiple surfaces, coverage and durability.
I started with a simple Graco 360 VSP. Upgraded to a Graco Ultra and I’ve had the quick shot in my sights as my next upgrade when I can over come the price point
Thanks for the great video! Between you and Brian Sedgely, my retirement nest egg is about depleted! I had been looking for a small airless sprayer for smaller projects. This is just the ticket! Great information!
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Just bought mine, getting ready to test it out. Any tips on how to store it for short time periods (e.g. less than 1-2 hours) between coats? Obviously, you don't want to dump an electric gun in a bucket of water.
Enjoy your new sprayer.Cabinetry has to be sprayed period. Brush or anything other than a sprayer is a big NO IMHO. i wish you made a scratch test on that panel after 2 days of spraying. Your videos are very informative and clear explaining. Keep up the good work !
Thanks for sharing. Quality costs, that’s a given. Prep makes a difference. Also a given. Nota product I can use, but certainly one for my woodworking brother-in-law
I'm watching these videos because I paint pool cages in SW Florida. For the last few years, I've been using the Graco Ultra Cordless Max (Mostly using Tuf-Top Tuf-Trim from Sherwin) but it gets really tiring on the arm when you're constantly moving that thing all over the place for 2.5-3.5 hrs straight. Also, I'm always having to buy new paint cups because air leaks into the cup pretty easily. Recently, the rubber gasket on the gun broke and I finally found a replacement at Ace Hardware. Yesterday, that gasket came off while removing the paint cup. And I often have to reverse the tip to clean it out. When it works properly, it's great but I deal with paint spray pattern issues all the time, it seems. I might go buy this one today and make a video because not many people paint pool cages and those who do, use an HVLP or a regular sprayer but I just can't deal with dragging a house around when I'm on a 10' step ladder on scaffolding/walk boards over a pool. Using a pressure washer on that ladder is bad enough. My hesitation with buying the Quickshot is that I don't think there's any way it can be quite as convenient for spraying pool cages but now that my second Ultra Max is getting toward the end of its run, I probably need to try it out.
professional painter here. i'm sure the finish is awesome. my concern is the pump itself. i've used the first units similiar to this one that look more like a cordless drill. anything this size uses what they call a "butterfly"pump. their great for a homeowner but garbage for a professional painter simply because they don't hold up. but that was 15 years ago. by now they might have some kinks worked out and if their charging that kind of money for them, I'm sure they do. I've used their urethane paint before. (not gallery series) and can assure you it's the best product out now, hands down!!! in short i'm willing to give this pump another go.
Gallery series is a quality product. It performs similar to a lacquer. Dries quickly and dries hard which is both a benefit and a drawback. It can be brushed despite the marketing and it brushes and levels out very well. Because it dries so hard so quickly it has a tendency to easily crack when painted over flexible caulking unlike emerald urethane which takes forever to dry and is very flexible and rubbery. So emerald is not great for cabinets but perfect for trim.
I definitely like the size and portability of this unit for a small shop. They definitely hit a niche with this product. It looks like it does a great job. The only downside I can see is the price and the longevity of the pump. A recent reviewer on Amazon stated that he contacted Graco and was told the pump on this unit only lasts 150 to 200 gallons before having to be replaced. I’m not sure if the pump is replaceable or you have to purchase an entire new unit.
Really glad you like this sprayer. I am intrigued. Great seeing your class photos and battalion colors in the background. Mine live in my shop, too. :)
His review is def biased . Lol. He hasnt tried anything else and i doubt he would say it suck after spending 1300 on it lol . Graco makes good product tho . Its no easier to clrqn then anything else
Nice Jason - get some of those paint cleaning wipes for the exterior portions. Makes it even easier. I have the handheld (without the remote gun) version of that - which is I think basically the same thing. I don't know if the pump in this will routinely last through jobs like the entire built-in - at least on the handlhelds people report pumps going out when stressed (then it's a $200-$300 replacement). But it's awesome for small jobs and having remote gun eliminates the awkward factor in holding it. The question I have for you is whether you would choose this airless or go with a higher end HVLP sprayer?
@@bentswoodworking Interesting. Even for things like poly / thinner coatings? I don't have an HVLP and was considering getting one for that specific purposes (plus the rare instances where airless would waste too much paint)
Excellent video and great honest reasoning behind your decision to spend the money on something that will give the results and relative simplicity of use. Don’t listen to the negative comments it’s your money not theirs.
Great video and recommendation on both paint and Graco. I just checked Graco price and am shocked over the fact that this little machine costs $1500.00
Appreciate the video. I have a Graco VSP that I love for big surfaces. Built quality and ease of use are great. Am considering a Fuji in the near future but this will be in the calculus
Great video! I just purchased a Fuji Q5 and it hasn't arrived yet.... That looks like a beautiful system, I may have messed up my choice! I'm definitely going to try that new paint for Sherwin Williams. Thanks for the video it was really pertinent to my life:)
Just looked up the price. $1500? Seriously?? I paid less for a titan 440 which is a professional level sprayer and if I am painting a small things I use a HVLP sprayer. I am not saying it’s a bad sprayer, but the price is just stupid.
Awesome video Jason, I’ve used the paint and like it. Because I you I did go see a demo of the spray system. I do want one now, I’m looking forward to building something and painting it now, something I’ve never said. Good job!
Looks like it sprayed very nicely. Looks great. I would love to get my hands on one. I do woodworking…but I also paint refurb furniture. Sometimes I restore and sometimes I paint. Looking for a great sprayer.
Angie, this would be a great option! It is an investment but one that I don’t think many people would regret. I hate painting but enjoy it more now because of this system. If you ever want to try it you welcome to come up and give it a go.
Hello, happy you made this video. I hope you respond to a question and the knowledge. I spray polyester resins, thin like water and thick like latex paint. The resin is,acetone base, would the hose, spray gun or the other parts dissolve/ melt after several hours of continuous use ?
I absolutely like your demonstration on the paint that had been spread on the board ,and how to use the tools thus the way how ,tools should be sole to your customer like that ,how much is one one of your codlesspaint spray.
Listen guys this isn’t just any old sprayer. This is the world’s newest best handheld. It’s for pros who would actually use it. If you’re constantly painting less then a gallon this is the best tool for the job that money can buy.
If you ever do a follow up video, I’d love to see a comparison of different paint types. The Sherman Williams paint is not available in my area, so a variety of paint from cheap to expensive. Same panels, same sprayer, just change the paint quality. But, to be honest, mentally I’ve already bought this spray gun because… I’d could be a great panel painter, if I had that expensive paint gun. 🤪 Great video, Jason.💪 Thanks for sharing. 🙏
Yes, the title definitely was the reason I clicked. I should have known better, shame on me, he got me. The practice of clickbaiting is the main reason I don't subscribe to channels that otherwise produce good content.
I have the $500 graco and it appears to shoot just as well. And you can hook it up to a 5 gallon bucket of paint. Painted my entire house inside and out.
@@McClimber234I mean let’s be real how much of that did he actually pay for? Not hating, he probably earned it… probably. Prep time seems long, I grabbed a brush and a can and painted a whole wall while watchin this vid.
I work at sherwin if you like that quickshot you should check out titans backpack sprayer coming out around April it uses an actual spray gun like all the other pumps holds 1 gallon of paint and can use a larger range of tips
Sanding: It's a water based paint sprayed on wood. It should raise the grain some. and require sanding to knock back the water raised grain. Really nice review. I wish I could afford one. I have a couple large Halloween projects coming up (for 2024), so I need one of the larger Graco airless sprayers.
I was very excited to see something that looks like it would be right at my alley and then I followed the link in my heart sink. Holy crap! I mean if I do enough it would still save me money compared to hiring somebody but I don't know if I'll be doing that much painting hmm
Very nice video. These sprayers are much more user friendly over a HVLP. Cleaning is the key. Boiling hot water is great to run through these if they were not cleaned great on the jobsite. Note on Gallery... Primer is coming
I see that you were spraying in your shop. Did you find that you were getting any overspray on your tools? Thanks for all your videos. Keep them coming.
You’ll get grief for mentioning 1300, but make no apologies. That is very reasonable for a professional finish that would otherwise cost you a lot more. I bought Frontline panel clamps for the same price. They are a game changer and similarly I make no apologies for how I spent my money.
For that price, I can buy a good commercial Graco rig and do a whole lot more with it. Not to mention having to replace the $250 pump after every 200 gallons, and it appears they don’t give a GPY rating. It would be a hard no for me.
Looks awesome, just wish I could buy a "body only" version, and adapter to a makita battery - not fancy running multiple battery platforms, after I already invested into one.
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Im a professional painter and love the new gallery series paint. I would always recommend doing a prime coat. Wood fibers always stand up after the first coat. Thats why you have to sand between coats. 1 coat primer, that way you use less of your super expensive final finish paint. Sand down those wood fibers. Then 2 coats of finish. Light sand and spot check for any drips and runs between. And you should end up with a factory finish every time. Prep is key. Any monkey can paint.
Yes, I agree that "Primer" is necessary and always a good choice of raw material and light color paint over dark. A good rule of thumb is to PRIM when in doubt!
I feel that the mythical "self-priming" is only good after 3 hours of foreplay, like shopping for shoes at NORDSTROM. haha.
What type of primer would you recommend for raw wood with a lot of knots?
man, your words make me feel a lot more confident on starting to paint, but I say the same thing about carpentry "any monkey can do it" but when i hire people its just absolutely not true.😅 sometimes i feel like im just overthinking it
@@dionysos147 fill any voids with filler first do at least 2 rou ds cuz the filler will shrink
Which grit sand paper should ii use ??
Thank you for taking the time to create and post this excellent video! As a woodworker for 40 years, I would recommend first wetting the wood with a damp rag or sponge before painting it with a water-based product. This will raise the grain on the wood. When it dries thoroughly, lightly sand the wood with a fine sandpaper. You may want to repeat this process another time. Each time you apply water after sanding the dry wood, it will raise the grain less and less, which is what you want. When you're satisfied that the grain doesn't raise anymore, then you could paint the wood without using a primer (although I am a fan of primer for its coverage properties). When the paint dries, you may still find the grain raised ever so slightly, but much less than it would if you didn't wet the wood before painting. Water is cheaper than primer. 🙂
I’ve had mine for 2 months. Absolutely love it. It compliments my bigger Graco machine well.
You hit it in the head. It compliments your bigger sprayer! I have times that I just don’t wanna break out the big guns but with the Quick Shot it’s easy to clean. Does a great job. I use it all the time for small trim and door jobs. I use it for garage doors For cabinets it’s my go too. The electronic trigger ( no spits) small gun size, easy to carry and maneuver. I never break out my other Graco handheld any more. This is so much better. Easier to clean lighter. It’s a winner all around
Been a painter for over 40 years. I'm impressed and going to pick one of these up for my shop projects. Also been a loyal Sherwin Williams user for most of my career. Great products and most of the stores are a great resource of products and knowledgeable staff. Excellent video!
Did you pick it up or not yet?
@@Benmeglei1 not for 1500..
@@FJB2020 haha same waiting for the price to drop. 1500 is ridiculous
@@Benmeglei1That's what I thought too! It would never pay for itself as a homeowner.
I remove the tip when flushing my hose. Much faster, I believe. A drop of dish soap works miracles when cleaning brushes and spray equipment. Pump Armour is a secret miracle for pump maintenance. I wasted countless hours before I tried it. It prevents tiny amounts of paint from coalescing in the pump or gun and ruining your day.
A 395 with just a whip will give an uneven pulsing pattern. This small volume design has ironed out that problem.
Best tutorial I've seen on subject.
I gotta say, seeing the grain of the wood is also an attractive look.
I’m glad you love this sprayer. I’m a machinist for Graco and we are making parts for this gun non stop.
Are you making repair parts or new parts to enhance the use?
@@kkibler1471 all new parts on new guns for wholesalers.
glad the filter looks like its bigger than the miniscule one on the Ultra and the pump life is substantially higher. Sadly the cost rules me out on this one.
I am the same way.....wish I had a good enough excuse to afford this! @@MrDBT85
Parts because they keep getting clogged and or breaks down?
I'm a hobbyist who owns a Graco Ultramax cordless. From what I understand the motors in that and the Quickshot are identical. The Ultramax does a great job BUT the wonkyness of the design makes it really hard not to overspray or leave overlapping marks. It's awkward. The weight is poorly distributed. And it's bulky in all the wrong places. This form factor is a game changer! It's what Graco should have done from the beginning. A smaller version of their larger airless line. Light, you can place it on a surface and still spray. You can get into tight spots and get right up on baseboards and the wall/ceiling without having to flip the thing or shoot at awkward angles. I justified my Ultramax with a new house. Wish I could justify this one. JEALOUS!
After seeing this video 8 months ago I’ve been drooling over this gun. And after getting a demo I KNEW I had to have it. After getting it home and using it with the products I usually use… I am in LOVE with it. YES! It’s a big investment. But I’m going to bet that I will get a return on my investment. I’ve had a HVLP sprayer for about 4 years. This is definitely way easier to use… gives great results…. More fun to use…. And quicker. Thanks Jason!
I bought this unit based on your review and have used it twice . It truly is a great machine and very easy to use. this will help me big time in my shop. It's worth every penny.
Thanks again !
Great to hear!
I bought one of these about 6 months ago and Love it! I’ve used it a lot. In my opinion it paid for itself my first job. I’m going to try the Gallery next week. I’m using the
Dress Blues color, so it will definitely show any flaws but I don’t that will be an issue at this point. Great
Video. You did an Awesome job.
Hope my clients feel that way
about their cabinets when I’m done.
Great to hear!
Really informative video. Also, fantastic finish. I'm impressed with the sprayer and the paint. The fact that you were spraying without wearing a disposable painting suit said a lot too. Blown away that you didn't get paint all over yourself and your clothing.
Very minimal overspray with a dialed in airless. That’s been my experience at least
Been painting for 30 years. You did a good job on those panels. Great sprayer for kitchen cabinets.
Thanks 👍
Looks like a very nice sprayer, but $1300+ is beyond what most DIY'ers will pay, unless you spray all the time. And no eliminator is included at that price.
I actually used a cheap Amazon HVLP unit to spray my fireplace stain and it worked perfectly. Cost was less than $50 and I considered it a throw away tool, but it cleaned up nicely for the next use (priming drywall). I think the key is the paint's density. The better guns will shoot thicker paint better than the cheap guns. Paint quality is also key... never use the cheap stuff. ;)
As a DIYer I would. The problem with a lot of DIY people is that they do the job themselves but the results aren’t professional. I can say mine is just as good because I don’t pretend that sometimes to get professional results costs up front money/investment.
To be fair, I see lots of jobs by "professionals" that look like DIY. ;) The pro who did my half bath for the previous owner should lose their license. I had to gut it entirely after only 12 years.
@@csimetLOL that’s fair ;-)
Agree that it's overpriced. But you are incorrect re: batteries. Two DeWalt batteries and a charger are always included. The Quickshot is not sold as a bare tool.
100%. There seems to be just as many professional jobs by intelligent people doing DIY as there are absolute amateur hour jobs done by "professionals."@@csimet
The paint looks impressive and your camera view is good which shows a good view of the painted item and shows lighter and darker view depending on the overhead lights directing light onto the item giving a two tone view of the painted finish but still shows how evenly coated the result is and importantly a lot of people when spraying end up having some bright and slightly shaded views depending on where light is showing on an item. The paint and sprayer are remarkable giving brilliant results. Great job
I’ve had one of these for almost a year now. It’s great when it works. I’ve had the motor replaced twice and the spray gun replaced twice as well all on separate occasions. I use it quite a bit but calling it reliable is stretch.
Nice idea, Graco. The tip is what is giving you the great finish. The double Orifice fine finish tip with any Graco sprayer will give you the same results. I use a 395st with fine finish tips and don't have to be restricted by the short hose length and a lot less $..
Yes you are correct about the tip But the convenience of the Quick shot for smaller projects is Awesome and the Electronic trigger on the Quick Shot Eliminates most all of the Spits
This was exactly my thoughts! What I don't understand is why this is $1300. You can buy a full size sprayer for a lot less. Granted this being smaller in size might look more convenient with smaller projects in theory, however I don't see how clean up of this sprayer is easier. The tip and the quality of the paint your using is way more important than the size of the actual sprayer.
Yep, price is absurd.
@@number1pappyThis is a professional sprayer. Graco 390 is smallest pro sprayer they make and is pushing $2000 now. $1250 is a fair deal, especially being in the business. I get ppl all the time that just want a couple doors redone, why break out big sprayer with 50’ of hose? Sprayers like this are made for smaller, fine finish jobs, its not made to paint bedrooms and big walls.
Buying the junker units from big box stores are great for DIY’rs, but are not made for clears or laquers. Their internal parts are not made for solvents of any type, and you’ll kill a unit fast.
I’m a handyman that does everything and this would work great for me because its so compact that I could make room for it in my trailer, both of my other systems require much more storage space.
It would be great for doors and trim
That's a pretty great result at 9:40, I was skeptical when seeing the dimpling in the panel once it was sprayed, but wow the dried result is great.
Yeah, it looked a little heavy but that wood sucked it up nicely. I actually like letting the wood grain show through on some of my projects.
I just sprayed Gemini Evo Eclipse clear coat yesterday. Incredible results!
Love the finish with only two coats because you see the grain in the wood, sadly the price is way out of my budget. If Graco would bring it down to $700 I would buy one! 😊 I consider myself more than a DIY’er. Im always painting furniture or cabinets, but I never make any income from it. I’ll have to stick with my FUJI Semi-Pro for now.
Love your channel, finally an American woodworking channel without lengthy introduction, no stupid cut scene ("10 minutes later") , no click bates, curved arrows etc.', just straight to the point videos. I'd unsubscribed from most American woodworking channels because I find them unbearable.
Your excellent presentation convinced me to get this paint sprayer. To date I have used 'cheapos' and they keep failing to produce a good product and function properly. Most of my woodwork friends tend to buy cheaply priced tools and end up constantly complaining about them.
Glad I could help!
I'm a DIYer homeowner. A couple years ago, I constructed a built-in wardrobe cabinet and painted it with the Sherwin-Williams urethane trim enamel, which I found extremely frustrating to use. It was extremely susceptible to dings, and touchups would leave an obvious line.
I really like their products overall, so I'm happy to see that they have another good product for cabinetry, especially as I'm about to build my new kitchen cabinets.
I like it. I have seen similar Graco sprayers in the past. An HVLP used to be used for the least overspray so that we could use it inside of a lived-in home. An airless has more overspray, but I did have fine finish tips, however, I wouldn't use them in a home because I might risk overspray where I didn't want it. I have seen painters liable for overspray indoors and outdoors. But the sprayer you are using has less overspray than my old commercial Graco airless sprayers. I would love one for small projects. Thanks for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it
I began striping parking lots in 1977. We could easily pump 100 gallons in a day on big lots.
I was told by the guys at the paint store (when airless paint spraying was still a relatively new process) to remove the tip for priming/cleaning operations.
The paint has 'solids' suspended in a solution, especially the water based paint. When those solids are forced through the tiny orifice of the spray tip at high pressure, they wear on the tip opening, no matter which way the paint is flowing. Removing the tip also helps reduce chances of accidental injection, and generally makes less mess.
Now if I could mount that sprayer on a cart with a remote trigger.... with the right tip... I could stripe lines with it 'till the battery died.
I have been painting with a Graco 4900 HVLP for the last 8 years, I've recently been looking into a better small airless rig for some sight work. I've burned up 2 of the handheld proshot guns.
This new player to the game is super expensive, but hopefully that means it'll last. I've been watching reviews ever since it came out.
Still on the fence.
Great info, Im not a painter, If i had the money laying around for personal use I cant justify the cost.I sprayed my kitchen cabinet doors last Spring, I used Benjamin Moore Advance Satin, with a Graco Sprayer and it came out fantastic, I had everyone telling me I shouldn't do it or I couldn't do it because the size of the kitchen, but I took all the doors in my garage and set up a spray booth, In the kitchen I rolled the frames and I was in AWE how well that ADVANCE paint leveled out... The cabinets were solid oak so i used shreetrock compound to fill the grain and they came out great. Im interested in this sprayer but im not sure i could justify the cost BUT those big sprayers are a PAIN!! They work but theyre ALOT of work!!!
Great video. Considering no primer and 2 coats the finish this looks great looks great. Plus easy to use. Doing that same work with my Titan 440 is much more intensive start to finish. Thanks for the review. Maybe in a future video you could touch on the importance of using a wet film gauge. I know you're not a "painting" channel but the #1 problem DIY'ers have when spraying is apply too much paint when they spray then they wonder why the paint runs on vertical surfaces or has bubbles in the finish.
First, let me say that I'm not a pro painter either and I'm definitely not trying to put down your choice, because I like it. My limited experience is that I used a Graco airless gun to paint the doors and trim in our first house and a Fuji Spray Semi-PRO 2 HVLP gun on my last camper van build where the entire interior is millwork and cabinetry.
The Graco QuckShot looks nice, but I don't think I would trade in my Fuji for one.
Pros of the Fuji HVLP vs. QuckShot:
It costs half as much. I prefer not having to prime the hose with expensive paint. I find it's easier to clean than an airless sprayer. I also like the ability to adjust the fan pattern and the amount of paint I want to deliver.
Cons to the HVLP vs. QuckShot:
It's much louder, and not as portable as the QuickShot. I found that I have to thin most waterborne paints and primers (to a similar consistency of water-based stains and clear coats). I don't think I could put down the paint as heavy as you did in your demo. I just don't think it's as powerful.
Do you have any experience with HVLP guns? Am I off base?
I sprayed Benjimim Morre Coretech Command on my last couple of projects. It's also a fast-drying waterborne option, but I'll be checking out SW Gallery Series paint. It looks really promising.
Thanks for the comment and perspective. I also have a 5 stage HVLP with 3M pps system. I will always reach for this over the HVLP now. I don’t disagree with your statements. Honestly I think it a lot of personal preference. I find the airless far easier to clean myself.
Excellent demonstration. Your videos are always professionally done. I have one comment. When cleaning, I always clean the cup first, this way when spraying into the bucket or wherever you can tell when the line is clean because the water will be clear and not have residue from the dirty cup.
Now I want one. Iv'e sprayed for years with all kinds of sprayers and tips. I started with a pneumatic airless, I think was about 4000 PSI, with a 421, 419 or 417 tip. Using oil base equipment enamel, painting heavy equipment at mines, logging camps and Ritchie Brother Auctions. One day I used up 3, 45 gallon drums of paint, talk about overspray. I'm done with that now, but small jobs with that little thing to paint cabinets, trim or doors would be like a day off. I'm going to try that new paint too.
Thanks for this, Jason. Went to a demo event at SW today and was also pretty impressed with these sprayers. They also had a Festool sanding prep demo - I’m good in that department! 😝
Can’t believe I missed this 😒
‘Good success and bad success’? Never heard of ‘bad success’. In my world it’s called a failure 😂
I’ve been swimming in the ocean of carpentry for 27 years but you have impressed me with some wisdom that miraculously evaded me. I love your approach and eloquent message. Gladly making an exception and subscribing to your channel!
I bought the Quick Shot in May and it's an amazing gun. It's perfect for small jobs, but for most woodworkers, a good HVLP is probably the better option. I had to get a new unit under warranty, and based on my experience and feedback from the service center, I have some tips for anyone using the Quick Shot:
1. Filter your paint.
2. Clean the gun immediately after each use.
3. Clean the gun again. Unlike a normal airless, you can't strip the gun down if it gets blocked. A new gun is $380 just for the part.
4. Run some pump armor through it and store it with pump armor just above the filter.
Gallery paint is good, but it's not the best 1k paint for the money. You need a primer to be able to sand it out before the final. Why use an expensive paint as a primer? Also, it does not spray great vertically.
Spray light coats. I see a lot of people spray way too heavily. Measure the mil thickness just to see how you are spraying.
So what is the best 1K paint for the money that meets KCMA standards?
@@no-pageI personally use CENTURION because they are local to me, and I can usually get any of their paints within a day. I would also recommend Renner, which is my preferred paint if it were easily available to me, as well as ICRO. When it comes to KCMA standards, I will not use a 1K paint for kitchen cabinets or any high-use bathroom cabinets. In these areas, I use a 2K paint, unless there are ventilation/environmental challenges on the site. Don't get me wrong, SW Gallery is a good paint, especially if it's the only paint easily available to you, and it's better than normal trim paint. However, it's untested in the real world, and some of the feedback on painting forums is not great. The companies I mentioned all have systems for preparing the cabinets for their topcoats and provide great customer support, but SW seems to have just pushed this product out without any training or information on how to apply it. On the cost side all of the products I listed are normally within the price range of SW Gallery.
I have an older FUJI HVLP unit that I really don't like using. This GRACO unit appears to be much easier to use and certainly, much quieter. And I'd prefer this GRACO unit over my old HVLP because it appears to handle latex paints right out of the can - no dilution. I am a DIYer and would buy this unit if it was at a lower price point. Thanks much for this review!
This is where I’m at too. Just gotta make the money for it first 👍🏼
The guy cleans paint with a yellow sweatshirt and stays spotless.. Mastery level achieved
I would love to have seen a time lapse of that paint curing on the initial coat. It is NO WAY looked like it was going to lay down that well. I was REALLY impressed.
I thought the same, looked lovely once dried.
Didn't he say he sanded up to 220 before showing?
Wish I could afford one of these... Looks like it would save my family a lot of time. Thanks for the review.
You’re welcome
I just ordered mine and I am excited! I have the Graco Ultra sprayer that I really liked, but did not like the weight of the unit, and I would often get frustrated with having to use the plastic cups and forcing out all the air. Frustrating to loose your prime in the middle of spraying because air got into the system. This seems to solve all those problems for me.
Great video! I have been contemplating a purchase of this sprayer but, given the price point, it is a substantial investment. There are very few videos out there demonstrating this sprayer in a hobbyist wood shop - most are from equipment supply companies or professional painters. After watching the painting/cleaning process, I'm sold! Like any woodworking tool, the quality of work is often similar among tools, regardless of price point. But very often a more expensive tool can save a TON of time and make your life much easier when it comes to settings, set-up, and clean-up. Clearly the case here and probably worth the investment.
It’s definitely an investment but one I’m very happy I made.
I think the biggest selling point was the ability to use it in a shop without making a mess. I’m tempted!
Thank you, thank you, for this video. Yes. It cost me $$$ but I took you at your word and picked up the Quick Shot and a couple of gallons of the Sherwin-Williams Gallery Series. Oh my gosh! I did some cabinet cases with primer and some without. Beautiful stuff! Great finish! Easy cleanup!
Great video! Would be interesting to see a comparison between that and a more budget friendly option. The cleanup on the Greco we have at work is just as easy… much easier than my Rockler sprayer.
The SW brochure says you can have tips ranging from 108 to 616. It is small enough to put on a storage shelf until you have a project, and doesn't take up floor space.
My wife sprayed the master closet with our fairly standard $400 Graco. Never again ...the overspray was horrible and she ended up saying she should have just used rollers. This device is worth the money to me. You could belt clip it and paint on a ladder and the overspray is so minimal it'll make you actually want pain. No buckets of paint and water and heavy hoses.
@@chad10006 You have to practice a bit before doing your finished product.
I’ll try the unit out. It could save me carrying my 390pc for smaller jobs on the lake where you gotta move everything three times before you can work and three times when you’re done. I wasn’t a fan of the battery operated handheld. I found it was too much weight in your one hand and was weird spraying with two hands. I think they should make a backpack that excepts a 1 gallon can. We also paint differently as most of my spraying is exterior houses, cottages, decks etc and interior priming, ceilings and kitchen cabinets. One hand to hold the ladder is what I do a lot and where my 390 shines. If you’re interested in trying another painters trusted product, I use ultra spec 500 from Benjamin Moore. It’s my number one go to for spraying. I find it has the two qualities you need most when spraying over multiple surfaces, coverage and durability.
Buddy your Festool system in the background absolutely ROCKS the sprayer is good too
I started with a simple Graco 360 VSP. Upgraded to a Graco Ultra and I’ve had the quick shot in my sights as my next upgrade when I can over come the price point
Thanks for the great video! Between you and Brian Sedgely, my retirement nest egg is about depleted! I had been looking for a small airless sprayer for smaller projects. This is just the ticket! Great information!
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Just bought mine, getting ready to test it out. Any tips on how to store it for short time periods (e.g. less than 1-2 hours) between coats? Obviously, you don't want to dump an electric gun in a bucket of water.
Enjoy your new sprayer.Cabinetry has to be sprayed period. Brush or anything other than a sprayer is a big NO IMHO. i wish you made a scratch test on that panel after 2 days of spraying.
Your videos are very informative and clear explaining. Keep up the good work !
So helpful to understand the *meaning* of spray tip nomenclature! Thanks so much.
I clean mine in a big stainless steel sink with the water running, so fast and does a great job, thank you for your video
Man that blue built-in turned out so nice. Great work!
I was never charmed about these systems but this one is a game changer
Thanks for sharing. Quality costs, that’s a given. Prep makes a difference. Also a given.
Nota product I can use, but certainly one for my woodworking brother-in-law
I'm watching these videos because I paint pool cages in SW Florida. For the last few years, I've been using the Graco Ultra Cordless Max (Mostly using Tuf-Top Tuf-Trim from Sherwin) but it gets really tiring on the arm when you're constantly moving that thing all over the place for 2.5-3.5 hrs straight. Also, I'm always having to buy new paint cups because air leaks into the cup pretty easily. Recently, the rubber gasket on the gun broke and I finally found a replacement at Ace Hardware. Yesterday, that gasket came off while removing the paint cup. And I often have to reverse the tip to clean it out. When it works properly, it's great but I deal with paint spray pattern issues all the time, it seems. I might go buy this one today and make a video because not many people paint pool cages and those who do, use an HVLP or a regular sprayer but I just can't deal with dragging a house around when I'm on a 10' step ladder on scaffolding/walk boards over a pool. Using a pressure washer on that ladder is bad enough. My hesitation with buying the Quickshot is that I don't think there's any way it can be quite as convenient for spraying pool cages but now that my second Ultra Max is getting toward the end of its run, I probably need to try it out.
I bough this to spray poly on my custom tables and it works perfect! Even better than my Fujispray!
So no primer or sealer for this paint even when painting plywood, correct? Excellent video. I bought the Graco. It’s amazing!
professional painter here. i'm sure the finish is awesome. my concern is the pump itself. i've used the first units similiar to this one that look more like a cordless drill. anything this size uses what they call a "butterfly"pump. their great for a homeowner but garbage for a professional painter simply because they don't hold up. but that was 15 years ago. by now they might have some kinks worked out and if their charging that kind of money for them, I'm sure they do. I've used their urethane paint before. (not gallery series) and can assure you it's the best product out now, hands down!!! in short i'm willing to give this pump another go.
replaced 2 pumps with minimal usage , I will wait.
Agree that this is the true question. How long will it last? I normally don't buy extended warranties, but I would have done it with this in a second.
Spot on. I heard in another review that the pump is only rated for 200 gallons and that the replacement is a $100.
Been running Renner 851 though this little rig, looks phenomenal.
Gallery series is a quality product. It performs similar to a lacquer. Dries quickly and dries hard which is both a benefit and a drawback. It can be brushed despite the marketing and it brushes and levels out very well. Because it dries so hard so quickly it has a tendency to easily crack when painted over flexible caulking unlike emerald urethane which takes forever to dry and is very flexible and rubbery. So emerald is not great for cabinets but perfect for trim.
Hate that "Bad Success"... 😄 But then it's all about results. Great video, Thanks.
I definitely like the size and portability of this unit for a small shop. They definitely hit a niche with this product. It looks like it does a great job. The only downside I can see is the price and the longevity of the pump. A recent reviewer on Amazon stated that he contacted Graco and was told the pump on this unit only lasts 150 to 200 gallons before having to be replaced. I’m not sure if the pump is replaceable or you have to purchase an entire new unit.
Really nice demo - good job! Looks like a nice unit 😊😊
Really glad you like this sprayer. I am intrigued. Great seeing your class photos and battalion colors in the background. Mine live in my shop, too. :)
Always great unbiased information. The best channel for great information out there, bar none .
I appreciate that!
His review is def biased . Lol. He hasnt tried anything else and i doubt he would say it suck after spending 1300 on it lol . Graco makes good product tho . Its no easier to clrqn then anything else
Nice Jason - get some of those paint cleaning wipes for the exterior portions. Makes it even easier. I have the handheld (without the remote gun) version of that - which is I think basically the same thing. I don't know if the pump in this will routinely last through jobs like the entire built-in - at least on the handlhelds people report pumps going out when stressed (then it's a $200-$300 replacement). But it's awesome for small jobs and having remote gun eliminates the awkward factor in holding it. The question I have for you is whether you would choose this airless or go with a higher end HVLP sprayer?
I have a 5 stage Apollo turbine and a Fuji gun. I will reach for the Graco before the HVLP. Personal preference
@@bentswoodworking Interesting. Even for things like poly / thinner coatings? I don't have an HVLP and was considering getting one for that specific purposes (plus the rare instances where airless would waste too much paint)
Excellent video and great honest reasoning behind your decision to spend the money on something that will give the results and relative simplicity of use. Don’t listen to the negative comments it’s your money not theirs.
Thanks for posting a very through demo of this product. Garco should pay you for the excellent work.
I just have the TC pro, and I love it, with this I’d be looking for things to paint just to use it
Thanks for sharing. I would like to see the sprayer using finishes. I am looking forward to your next video. Again thanks for sharing.
Coming soon!
Great video and recommendation on both paint and Graco. I just checked Graco price and am shocked over the fact that this little machine costs $1500.00
Appreciate the video. I have a Graco VSP that I love for big surfaces. Built quality and ease of use are great. Am considering a Fuji in the near future but this will be in the calculus
Right on
Great video! I just purchased a Fuji Q5 and it hasn't arrived yet.... That looks like a beautiful system, I may have messed up my choice! I'm definitely going to try that new paint for Sherwin Williams. Thanks for the video it was really pertinent to my life:)
I wouldn’t be upset with the Fuji purchase. I have an HVLP as well. Airless is just another option.
Hey Jason I would love to see a video comparing the Graco and the Fuji
“The Sprayer For Everybody…..With Money”
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Yeah, what a freakin joke.
Just looked up the price. $1500? Seriously?? I paid less for a titan 440 which is a professional level sprayer and if I am painting a small things I use a HVLP sprayer. I am not saying it’s a bad sprayer, but the price is just stupid.
Awesome video Jason, I’ve used the paint and like it. Because I you I did go see a demo of the spray system. I do want one now, I’m looking forward to building something and painting it now, something I’ve never said. Good job!
Thank you!
Looks like it sprayed very nicely. Looks great. I would love to get my hands on one. I do woodworking…but I also paint refurb furniture. Sometimes I restore and sometimes I paint. Looking for a great sprayer.
Angie, this would be a great option! It is an investment but one that I don’t think many people would regret. I hate painting but enjoy it more now because of this system. If you ever want to try it you welcome to come up and give it a go.
@@bentswoodworking I will absolutely take you up on that. I would love to.
How do you dispose of the cleaning waste? .....nice watch btw. 🙂
Hello, happy you made this video. I hope you respond to a question and the knowledge. I spray polyester resins, thin like water and thick like latex paint. The resin is,acetone base, would the hose, spray gun or the other parts dissolve/ melt after several hours of continuous use ?
Amazing review. Would you say there is any comprise to the finish when compared to say a HVLP system?
I absolutely like your demonstration on the paint that had been spread on the board ,and how to use the tools thus the way how ,tools should be sole to your customer like that ,how much is one one of your codlesspaint spray.
Listen guys this isn’t just any old sprayer. This is the world’s newest best handheld. It’s for pros who would actually use it. If you’re constantly painting less then a gallon this is the best tool for the job that money can buy.
You said it Better results and a Better product for the client.👍
Absolutely!!
If you ever do a follow up video, I’d love to see a comparison of different paint types. The Sherman Williams paint is not available in my area, so a variety of paint from cheap to expensive. Same panels, same sprayer, just change the paint quality. But, to be honest, mentally I’ve already bought this spray gun because… I’d could be a great panel painter, if I had that expensive paint gun. 🤪 Great video, Jason.💪 Thanks for sharing. 🙏
When you said a sprayer for everyone I was hoping you meant price. $1300 is quite expensive.
Pretty much the status for this channel and other youtubers. Expensive tools endorsed by many. (Do you see the 30 grand in festool in the back)
Yes, the title definitely was the reason I clicked. I should have known better, shame on me, he got me. The practice of clickbaiting is the main reason I don't subscribe to channels that otherwise produce good content.
Stop complaining and save up money then go get the tool.
I have the $500 graco and it appears to shoot just as well. And you can hook it up to a 5 gallon bucket of paint. Painted my entire house inside and out.
@@McClimber234I mean let’s be real how much of that did he actually pay for? Not hating, he probably earned it… probably. Prep time seems long, I grabbed a brush and a can and painted a whole wall while watchin this vid.
Great review . you answered all my questions on this spraying unit. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I work at sherwin if you like that quickshot you should check out titans backpack sprayer coming out around April it uses an actual spray gun like all the other pumps holds 1 gallon of paint and can use a larger range of tips
Sanding: It's a water based paint sprayed on wood. It should raise the grain some. and require sanding to knock back the water raised grain. Really nice review. I wish I could afford one. I have a couple large Halloween projects coming up (for 2024), so I need one of the larger Graco airless sprayers.
Before applying a water based finish, mist with water, dry, and then sand.
@@jeffeverde1 Yeah, definitely. Misting, drying, then sanding before top coating is a nice way to prevent that rough surface after the first topcoat.
Little did I know, I’d be £1100 poorer after watching this video 😅. Order placed, thank you for the honest review, can’t wait to give it a go!
I was very excited to see something that looks like it would be right at my alley and then I followed the link in my heart sink. Holy crap! I mean if I do enough it would still save me money compared to hiring somebody but I don't know if I'll be doing that much painting hmm
Great video appreciate the tutorial I’m interested in the kind of paint you used the color and sheen
Very nice video. These sprayers are much more user friendly over a HVLP. Cleaning is the key. Boiling hot water is great to run through these if they were not cleaned great on the jobsite. Note on Gallery... Primer is coming
"ultimate quickshot" was actually my nickname in high school
I figured
I see that you were spraying in your shop. Did you find that you were getting any overspray on your tools? Thanks for all your videos. Keep them coming.
You’ll get grief for mentioning 1300, but make no apologies. That is very reasonable for a professional finish that would otherwise cost you a lot more. I bought Frontline panel clamps for the same price. They are a game changer and similarly I make no apologies for how I spent my money.
Realy Good Video BUT OUT OF OUR LEAGUE WERE DIY The Short Hose Got My Aattention So Thank You Very Much
For that price, I can buy a good commercial Graco rig and do a whole lot more with it. Not to mention having to replace the $250 pump after every 200 gallons, and it appears they don’t give a GPY rating. It would be a hard no for me.
I look forward to seeing how it does with a clear finish. Clean -up on HVLP gun is somewhat a headache. Great video!
The grain looks awesome through that paint
Looks awesome, just wish I could buy a "body only" version, and adapter to a makita battery - not fancy running multiple battery platforms, after I already invested into one.
Not just Makita, but somehow platform independent.