Post-Painting Cleanup and Sprayer Maintenance
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Tritech T5, Made in the USA airless sprayers
What happens here
Although the video does not explicitly show the cleanup process, maintaining an airless sprayer is a critical component of any DIY painting project involving such equipment. After completing the paint application, the sprayer, hoses, and gun must be thoroughly cleaned with appropriate solvents (water for latex-based paints or mineral spirits for oil-based paints). Proper cleaning prevents paint from drying inside the machine, which can lead to clogs and damage, ensuring the sprayer is ready for future use and prolonging its lifespan. Removing masking materials and drop cloths is also part of this final stage.
Goal: Properly clean the airless sprayer and the painting area after use
Tools and materials
- Buckets — Collecting waste water/solvent during flushing
- Cleaning Brushes — Scrubbing paint residue from components
- Personal Protective Equipment — Protecting against contact with cleaning solvents
- Rags — Wiping down components and absorbing spills
- TriTech T5 Airless Paint Sprayer TriTech — The equipment to be cleaned
- Mineral Spirits — Flushing oil-based paints from the sprayer
- Pump Protector Fluid TriTech — Protecting the sprayer's internal components during storage
- Water Tap water — Flushing latex-based paints from the sprayer