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  1. 08-20-2010 09:58 AM #1
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    O.K. since we've been chatting on other threads about Fisheye, etc...Before I start epoxy primer thru my new paint gun, should I clean that gun first? If so how and with what?
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    Quote Originally Posted by stovens View Post
    O.K. since we've been chatting on other threads about Fisheye, etc...Before I start epoxy primer thru my new paint gun, should I clean that gun first? If so how and with what?
    Pull it apart, clean all with Lac thinner.
    Then reassemble and run a cup full of lac thinner thru it, and yer good to go.
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    Good advice there.


    Quote Originally Posted by DA34GUY View Post
    Pull it apart, clean all with Lac thinner.
    Then reassemble and run a cup full of lac thinner thru it, and yer good to go.
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    I still like taking a new gun apart to get the worst of the crud out - I at least pull the needle as well as the tip assembly and wash them separately, THEN I run a cup of automotive lacquer thinner through it (not that crap from the big box stores which has water and oils in it)
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    Quote Originally Posted by stovens View Post
    O.K. since we've been chatting on other threads about Fisheye, etc...Before I start epoxy primer thru my new paint gun, should I clean that gun first? If so how and with what?
    What gun did you buy, Steve?

    On thinner, Dave gave good advice. Local here I got 5 gallons of automotive lacquer thinner (labeled cleaner) from my independent paint guy for $30. He has a small, local solvent guy that packages good stuff, and he passes on the savings. The box stores got more than $10/gallon, and theirs leaves a film on things.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rspears View Post
    What gun did you buy, Steve?

    On thinner, Dave gave good advice. Local here I got 5 gallons of automotive lacquer thinner (labeled cleaner) from my independent paint guy for $30. He has a small, local solvent guy that packages good stuff, and he passes on the savings. The box stores got more than $10/gallon, and theirs leaves a film on things.
    My guns are new from summit, purchased last year on sale that are a two gun set made by Devilbliss, Frontline series. These guns I believe were also mentioned in Hot Rodder last year.
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