Hope you are still around to receive the praise you deserve for putting this together. I have always been intimidated at the thought of using a sprayer, but after a couple of videos have built up enough courage. I have found a gently used one of these, so I will put it to the test soon. I am a 'Hobby Handyman' and have turned down most painting jobs that would be ideal for the scale that you recommend with the help of this sprayer. I really only need one job for this to pay for itself. Thanks for your help!
WOW- thanks for this review. I started painting my garage last weekend ( two walls stucco, one dry wall) old style- brush and roller. I got the dry wall done and about 4 feet down the side walls. Took forever painting around water heater, etc. Saw your video and bought this at HD. I went with the VSP as you suggested and glad I did. It was such a pleasure to use- finished off the walls and interior of the garage door in about 2 1/2 hours. I will never paint with a roller again. This thing is a workhorse, easy to use. Clean up takes a while but well worth it. On top of that it makes this really cool sound which reminds you of the toy machine guns we played with as kids! Great tool, worth every penny. THANK YOU!!!!!!!
You do a great job providing valuable details without all the meaningless fluff . I wish more you tubers would follow your lead. Keep up the good work.
It sucks when people try and add some kind of plot or try and tart it up. This dude is 100% focused on the product he's reviewing which is very refreshing.
To anyone reading, trust me and opt for the graco magnum project plus. It’s like $50 more but comes with real tips you can actually change, and you don’t get the weird pulsating from the trucoat 360. This sprayer leaves terrible tiger stripes due to the pulsating, even with a correct overlap. The 4 inch tip on low still sprays too much and causes drip. If you look behind him when the light hits the cabinets, you can still see the tiger stripes. Additionally, because only two tips are compatible, you can only spray paint. Forget about spraying poly or any type of water based coatings. The tips do not allow for precise spraying. It’s decent for small jobs or fences I must admit. If you’re looking for a pro look, you won’t get it with this.
I have experienced all those things with this sprayer. I tend to keep a mini foam roller in my back pocket for drips. I found the pulsing happens only when there's about 30% of paint left. I have my next pour loaded with a a second lid and cage I bought separate. I would have also spent the extra money, I'd I had known, but this is the one I have now.
I was wondering about that as well! I’m all but sold on this sprayer but that pulsating bugged me. I guess at this price you run into issues like that. Appreciate the post 👍🏻
@@jorgeivancepedarey6314 I’m sure you could but it won’t turn out great. You need a fine tip to spray poly and this particular sprayer doesn’t allow you to use the normal Graco tips. Rather, you’re stuck with what you have in the box
Great video.I just purchased the Graco 360 VSP.I will be painting my wrought iron fence for my pool.Excited to try.Ty for the info on turning upside down to prime
I bought one of those yesterday and was able to paint the whole outside of a house in about 5 hours, it was a great sprayer and the overspray was really easy to control
Just became a recent homeowner and the wife decided she wanted everything painted.. And now I know how to accomplish that and still keep my weekends. Thanks for the review and breakdown!
I work in remodeling I painted 400 lineal foot of shoe molding in 15 minutes took 10 minutes to clean out the gun 5 minutes to set it up the shoe molding look like furniture. I would recommend this to anyone some people are intimidated by it it was pretty easy to figure out. I recommend it highly to anyone who wants to pre-paint in any material.
I got the Graco Truecoat 360 VSP and I painted my bedroom walls with it last night (a matte ultra-pure white). After painting the entire room I ended up going through 2 1/2 gallons of paint and noticed how HEAVY the sprayer gets after using it to paint an entire room. Right from the start, I could see the spray pattern sort of ribboning (good coat in the middle but the edges were very light). I used the method of spraying and on the next pass covering about 50% of my last pass to try and ensure the proper coverage. This morning I can see a few areas that I need to go over again really quick. I had previously bought the Graco X5 and took it back (unused) to get something smaller since I do not paint very often, and then regretted that decision. While painting an entire room this paint sprayer goes through the paint! I had the pressure at 1500 psi (setting of 10 spraying a one-coat paint) and I had to refill the canister really often. So much that I was saying to myself I really do not like this sprayer. It got messy, paint got all over the gun, floor, etc. It also did heat up, however, did not stop spraying. If you are looking to paint smaller projects then this sprayer would be fine, however, if you are looking to paint large areas like a room I would opt for the Graco X5 as you can use it with 1 or 5-gallon canisters if need be and the only weight you need to hold is the spray gun, hose, and whatever tip or extension you are using. It would have been great to not need to constantly refill the canister. All that being said this was my first time ever using a paint sprayer and I am sure there are ways I could have extended the amount of paint I was using with a different setting, making sure my distance to the walls was equal as possible, technique, etc. I will be taking my sprayer back to Home Depot and if I need to get another sprayer I will most definitely get the X5. I hope this helps someone out there with their decision and of course this was just my personal experience with the product. I am not saying the sprayer is bad and honestly, for the money ($265), it is not priced all that bad. The X5 was $329 and IMO is worth the extra money.
I’ve been using the Graco VSP 360 for a slew of projects. Once being my basement remodel and did ALL the trim, talking several hundred feet and all the wainscoting walls. Finish came out like “Buda”. Easy to use and clean. I’m ultra picky on my finishes and this sprayer is awesome. And it finishes in one coat with a good quality paint. Don’t buy cheap paint, especially if you are spraying. I like Sherwin Williams higher end for spraying (and brushing). Proper prep is key to painting, take your time with it.
I purchased the 360 variable speed unit recently and sprayed some cabinet doors and they look great. Cleanup of the gun takes some time but goes faster if you use the proper solvent. Took me awhile to figure out denatured alcohol works great for BIN primer. Can’t wait to try it with oil based paint on my interior doors, which are a real time consuming painful job with a brush.
The good thing about that sprayer as I can see is if it starts to clog just turn the tip round and spray it out. Then turn it back the right way and your good to go. As for clean up time it's got to be quicker than cleaning rollers and brushes. I try to keep my brushes and rollers. As they wear in nicely over time. But the cleaning process could take 30mins or more depending on what paint I've used. The tip is to always take care of your tools no matter what they are and you'll have no problems. 👍
Graco has made some good improvements to their handheld sprayers. However, you need to ask how many gallons will go through the pump before it needs to be rebuilt, which will be at your cost. Also, they may not work after 100 or more gallons. If you buy paint/finishes at a dedicated paint store and want a better price for one of these sprayers, ask if they will cut the price down. Big box stores or Amazon will not negotiate with you. The paint store managers and sales people may cut the price down close to their cost just to keep your business. Either way, it's worth asking. My knowledge comes from working for Sherwin Williams eight years as a sales associate. Personally, if you have the money to afford one I would recommend a Graco HVLP sprayer.
I have a VSP. Bought it because I was staining trellises and I did the first one with a brush. Took me 2 hours to stain one side of one trellis. After getting the VSP, I finished all 6 in 4 hours, including clean up and breaks. One thing to mention... If you're doing a project where there's going to be a lot of overspray, like a trellis, you use a lot more paint/stain than doing it with a brush. It was worth the trade off for the time I saved. Also, get the Graco storage fluid. It's very easy to use and keeps the pump lubed and clean.
I used to use one from Graco that sat on a 1 gallon or 5 gallon bucket. It was the best sprayer I had ever put my hands on, but it was also bulky. It also wasn't the easiest to clean. It is good to see someone else liking Graco brand products.
So this is super fantastic and helpful! Bought the one you suggested. Home depot will price match all competitors so i showed them the amazon price and got mine for 40$ less than HD listed it. In case anyone else was looking into it.
Same. I have a Titan Control Max 1900 but am really tired of lugging it around for smaller jobs. Also loading half a gallon of paint just to spray a few cabinet doors is annoying as heck. I have been leaning towards a handheld for a bit, but this video pushed me to make the purchase. I had originally put the lower end one in my amazon cart thinking I had one with multiple speeds but after watching this I switched it up to the DS.
I just bought one in a hurry without checking out any reviews. It took me a bit to get used to it but after that it was an absolute delight and my customer loved how the cabinets turned out!
I have the VSP version that I like using for the same reasons. One step I add to the prep is to use a filter sock to strain the paint of solid material. I have an extra paint can with the filter sock inserted and draped over the top then pour in the mixed paint. It is an extra step, but I believe helps.
Thanks for the awesome review. I've been looking for the differences in Graco models, before making my purchase, and you hit the nail on the head to explain. What a great video!
I used the Graco VSP to paint a double wide garage door with semi-gloss water based paint. Each coat of paint took about 2 minutes - very fast. There is a 4" wide spray nozzle and a 12" wide spray nozzle. I gave the door 3 coats. The only problem I saw was the gloss varied a bit across the door as the light reflected off at an angle. The sprayer pulses out the paint so the flow is not continuous. I think you have to be careful to get enough overlap between the pulses of paint.
The best explanation of the difference among the Graco handheld paint sprayers I've found. I want to use it to apply fine finishes on woodworking projects so I sprung for the Ultramax. Still waiting on delivery.
Purchased this one over 4 years ago. Been staining my entire property fence and my two Pergolas 3 times now, and no problems. Yes, that small reservoir is a big pain.
@@Coder-zx4nb I never had issues with that, i would usually do a test spray on a bit of scrap wood just to be sure the paint was behaving how i wanted it to though as each different brand of paint does need to be kind of dialed in.
Thanks for the honest video Travis! I hate painting too and I have been looking at airless sprayers as well, but there are sooooo many choices out there, I was a bit leery and hesitant to make a choice. I don't do a lot of painting, but when I do it is usually a commissioned build for a customer and I want it to look great. Your delivery of the information is so much more authentic and trusted than many other videos out there , so again I thank you for the info. Have a great day! *Kevin*
I bought a wagner power painter about 20 years ago. Used it once and it ATE the paint and had little adjustment. I cleaned it up and put it away....still have it and it looks new. :) Recently the painters painted my house and they were using a Graco sprayer as well. Theirs was a larger one that accepts 5 gal buckets. The spray job was beautiful and learned how they sprayed two coats of Kilz over the wood and sanded between each one and the result is fantastic. This also convinced me to get a graco.
The biggest problem I have with this type of sprayer is the cleanup. It takes a while to get it cleaned right and uses a lot of water. I feel the larger graco magnum sprayer with the hose attachment on the suction tube for cleaning is way easier and faster to clean. Since I live on septic now. No more paint rinsing activities in the sink.
I saw you used Solo from SW. Great choice for dark colors in a latex enamel. The true coat series was a big seller in graco's handheld sprayers. If you do a lot of projects with paint I recommend stepping up to the Graco Ultimate Handhelds cordless. It has 3 pistons compared to the Truecoat having 2 so it sprays more like an bigger spray rig. Also uses real guards and tips so you can swap out the tips for better finishes with different paints. Another benefit is it runs on 20v Lith dewalt batteries (comes w/ 2) and charger.
You can also upgrade into an all metal version (higher price) so you can spray high flash point material like lacquers and other solvent based chemicals.
Being a X Airless paint sprayer mechanic in the 90's . In the industrial / professional equip Graco , Binks , Titan , Spree-Flo are good units . YES Cleaning Is Major with appropriate solvent / water
@@ZAZ3297 i suppose it could...make sure to not over heat it...when changing out paint i would let it rest every 30 min. this was 1 of my best tools i ever bought i assure you
I have been looking as these for a wail I had the big graco but what a pain to break down and clean and lost to much pain to the hose I need to get one of these.
This is the best cheap paint sprayer I have ever used. I watched the video of how to operate and clean several times. The cleanup if done properly and thoroughly makes all the difference in repeated use. If done improperly (as with any paint sprayer) you will have continuous problems. Reminder the spray tips are only rated for so many hours of usage, refer to your operation manual.
My $2900 Graco Airless 695 sprayer even gets a clog in the tip once in a while. your almost always going to have that. Good review I would recommend an airless paint sprayer to anyone.
Great review! Concise, to the point, and you actually used the product before giving your opinion. I purchased the VSP model about 4 months ago, and I love it!!
As a paint manager, at a box store, I always wish you primed your builds haha. Your points are mostly true about the sprayers. Some people can actually find great value in a Wagner Control Pro 130 if they want the feel of a professional style spray gun and it holds about 1.5 gallons of paint. So no dealing with bladders and around the same price point. I think that's eventually the one I'm going to buy just for hobby work.
Great video, very inforative. I really like the fact that you covered the different models of the sprayer. I will be adding the Graco Trucote 360 to my future tool purchase list.
I use the two-speed sprayer and am a newbie in using it. Several things I have learned. One, mask everything! Two, wear disposable gear over everything of you that you don't want sprayed. Wear a face mask so you don't breathe the paint. Wear goggles. Three, it is very easy for an old lady to use. I can't lift a lot of weight. It doesn't weigh much. I tire easily. You get the job done quickly. Four, If you finish one color in an area and have some paint left over, remove the paint reservoir from the sprayer. Place it in a support container ( I use a wide drinking glass) and cover with plastic. That preserves the paint for the next time you need that color. Clean the sprayer and continue using with a new color. Then, when moving to a new room but needing the first color, you can easily switch back with minimal loss of paint. Finally, clean up is VERY easy even when neglected. About a month ago, I did some painting and when I ended that evening, I thought I'd use the sprayer again the next day. So, I covered everything which may possibly be open to air and just left it overnight. Well, overnight became three or four weeks later. I expected the worst. But, I happily discovered that the paint was still good, nothing has clogged, and I was able to continue as before. DEFINITELY A GOOD EXPERIENCE.
Good review. The clogs are coming from large clumps of dried paint that get stuck in the tip. For clogs use a paint strainer bag and strain your paint as you pour it into the paint bag . They are usually less than $3 from your paint store or hardware store. I use these bags on my airless pump.
@@thestayathomedad3481 I love it. I to use my for painting furniture too. I would say to get a painting tent or make a painting booth. I wouldn't use it indoors.
Nice summary of these sprayers, thanks for posting. FYI you can buy the 42 oz flexliner cage and cups separately and use with your sprayer. I did this with my Ultra Cordless model (which came with the 32 oz liners and cage).
Bought one of these a few years ago. Have sprayed every cabinet in my house along with multiple other projects. Any issues I ever had were due to user error, mostly due to over saturating an area and getting runs.
This was exactly what I was looking for. Awesome review man. I haven’t opened the ds yet because I was debating the upgrade to the variable speed. I’ll be returning the ds. Thanks for your help
I bought this from Walmart in the Fall. Used it to paint my entire upstairs. Overspray was a little rough, but if you carefully cover things you don't want paint on, you're fine. I love it.
New Subscriber, watched a Bunch of your Videos and they are Great... Like your Style of Woodworking, Not every Tool needs to be the Best, Most expensive u can Buy...
Thank you , I was also intimidated by this. My best friend bought this and he never used it so he gave it to me which is the TrueCoat 360 VSP Electric TrueAirless Sprayer 17D889. This week I will try this in my garage. Thank you again.
I also want to mention for people that have shops or just garages in areas where bugs tend to be a problem. You can repaint your garage and purchase an insecticide additive to your paint. This will drastically reduce spiders, june bugs, and wasps from building nests and webs on your walls. Don't use insecticide on the interior of your house just the garage or under a front porch.
I've been humming and hawing about getting the true coat VSP for months now for my contracting business, and I think it'll be my next purchase. After hand rolling 450 LF of baseboard in my shop I was so fed up with it I started researching airless sprayers haha
Do you ever get globs of paint coming out and do you cut the paint down to make the paint run more smooth through the gun? I clean the gun very throughly and I am still getting blobs and I have to come back and hit the area with a roller…. Kind of a pain I have the Graco 360 Vespa model. Thank you for the video!
I am a professional painter and I own several airless sprayers I bought this exact sprayer not really expecting anything great from it well I was surprised it did really good I use it for doors and cabinets its a pretty amazing little sprayer 5 stars
I have the VSP model and I *hate* it!! As you can see in the video here, these spray in pulses so the key to getting a smooth finish is a game of stacking these pulses so you dont end up with tiger stripes. And I promise you this, you WILL see the tiger stripes in the finished product if you dont do it well. I have sprayed professionally for years with a Graco X7. When you pull the trigger, the paint just sprays out (like a can of spray paint). It's honestly not super hard to get a killer result. If you keep your distance from the material and pace yourself, the paint lays down smooth, easy, and gives a great finish. On the contrary, I fought this hand held with 20% diluted latex paint (according to Graco's phone support the Behr interior paint I was using is pushing the max that this sprayers motor can handle... seriously) on some baseboards and cabinet doors and it was a massive pain in the ass! To avoid the tiger stripes I ended up with way too much paint and a horrible orange peel finish. I 100% would *not* recommend! It would be easier and give me a massively better finish to just get my big X7 out and buy some extra paint.
They e updated the model names now too. Niw thwy are the 360 single speed, 360 dual speed (old DS), 360 dual speed plus (DSPold name) and 360 variable speed (old VSP) They also come with 2 paint and 2 stain tips now and different screens for each set of tips
I think I’m gonna go on ahead and get this. The price difference between the DS and VSP is about $100 right now on Amazon. So I just don’t see enough benefit for micro tuning the speed and getting a slightly larger reservoir.
One thing you did not touch on is the different media usable/used with this sprayer. (Paint - Latex/enamel, Lacquers, Acrylics, Varnishes, stains, etc.) Would be kind of nice to know about using them and the cleanup/clogs/spray patterns,/etc. Ideas?
I bought this gun in 2018. Used it once to paint some rockers for the front porch. It worked great. I pulled it out last weekend to paint a fence and couldn’t get it to prime and spray. Any ideas on how to get it going again?
Excellent review of your electric paint strayer. Off topic, but I'd love to know the paint you used on your shop cabinets; it's a great color and I'd like to paint my cabinets exactly the same. Thanks for your video and help!
I need to repaint my mower deck and some fencing and was looking for a sprayer to make the job easier. While reading the Q&A on a couple websites that sell the unit it seems that the unit will need repair or replacement parts after 25-50 gallons of paint or about 1.5 years of use. If that's true $200 seems like a lot to spend to paint a few projects.
Great video! I was going to buy a Wagner Flexio 3000 as they are on sale (Lowe's) now for $139 but you are convinced me to buy Graco 360 VSP ( bigger model) Q: Are you filling the pump with pump saver after every use? Many thanks for a great review!!
I have a flexio 590 ( portable air sprayer) I wonder how it compares to this airless model, how the finish compares. I'm painting latex paint amd even tho it says you don't need to thin it down, thinning the paint 10-15% makes a huge difference. I can use the thing all day tho and it won't overheat.
I've got the VSP and strongly agree that it is likely the best unit for most folks - the larger reservoir alone is worth the extra cost. Painted the interior of gym this past summer with no serious clogging/overheating issues.
Hope you are still around to receive the praise you deserve for putting this together. I have always been intimidated at the thought of using a sprayer, but after a couple of videos have built up enough courage. I have found a gently used one of these, so I will put it to the test soon. I am a 'Hobby Handyman' and have turned down most painting jobs that would be ideal for the scale that you recommend with the help of this sprayer. I really only need one job for this to pay for itself. Thanks for your help!
WOW- thanks for this review.
I started painting my garage last weekend ( two walls stucco, one dry wall) old style- brush and roller. I got the dry wall done and about 4 feet down the side walls. Took forever painting around water heater, etc.
Saw your video and bought this at HD. I went with the VSP as you suggested and glad I did. It was such a pleasure to use- finished off the walls and interior of the garage door in about 2 1/2 hours. I will never paint with a roller again. This thing is a workhorse, easy to use. Clean up takes a while but well worth it. On top of that it makes this really cool sound which reminds you of the toy machine guns we played with as kids! Great tool, worth every penny.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!
You do a great job providing valuable details without all the meaningless fluff . I wish more you tubers would follow your lead. Keep up the good work.
It sucks when people try and add some kind of plot or try and tart it up. This dude is 100% focused on the product he's reviewing which is very refreshing.
To anyone reading, trust me and opt for the graco magnum project plus. It’s like $50 more but comes with real tips you can actually change, and you don’t get the weird pulsating from the trucoat 360. This sprayer leaves terrible tiger stripes due to the pulsating, even with a correct overlap. The 4 inch tip on low still sprays too much and causes drip. If you look behind him when the light hits the cabinets, you can still see the tiger stripes. Additionally, because only two tips are compatible, you can only spray paint. Forget about spraying poly or any type of water based coatings. The tips do not allow for precise spraying. It’s decent for small jobs or fences I must admit. If you’re looking for a pro look, you won’t get it with this.
I have experienced all those things with this sprayer. I tend to keep a mini foam roller in my back pocket for drips. I found the pulsing happens only when there's about 30% of paint left. I have my next pour loaded with a a second lid and cage I bought separate. I would have also spent the extra money, I'd I had known, but this is the one I have now.
I was wondering about that as well! I’m all but sold on this sprayer but that pulsating bugged me. I guess at this price you run into issues like that. Appreciate the post 👍🏻
Can i paint poly with it?
@@jorgeivancepedarey6314 I’m sure you could but it won’t turn out great. You need a fine tip to spray poly and this particular sprayer doesn’t allow you to use the normal Graco tips. Rather, you’re stuck with what you have in the box
What about the corded ultra?
Great video.I just purchased the Graco 360 VSP.I will be painting my wrought iron fence for my pool.Excited to try.Ty for the info on turning upside down to prime
I bought one of those yesterday and was able to paint the whole outside of a house in about 5 hours, it was a great sprayer and the overspray was really easy to control
Just became a recent homeowner and the wife decided she wanted everything painted.. And now I know how to accomplish that and still keep my weekends. Thanks for the review and breakdown!
I work in remodeling I painted 400 lineal foot of shoe molding in 15 minutes took 10 minutes to clean out the gun 5 minutes to set it up the shoe molding look like furniture. I would recommend this to anyone some people are intimidated by it it was pretty easy to figure out. I recommend it highly to anyone who wants to pre-paint in any material.
Ron Young thanks because I be taking long painting and cutting at the same time
@@Wuwuu72 It will be the best money you ever spent. Just caulk the top of shoe molding. coat of paint over it 15 minutes later.
I got the Graco Truecoat 360 VSP and I painted my bedroom walls with it last night (a matte ultra-pure white). After painting the entire room I ended up going through 2 1/2 gallons of paint and noticed how HEAVY the sprayer gets after using it to paint an entire room. Right from the start, I could see the spray pattern sort of ribboning (good coat in the middle but the edges were very light). I used the method of spraying and on the next pass covering about 50% of my last pass to try and ensure the proper coverage. This morning I can see a few areas that I need to go over again really quick. I had previously bought the Graco X5 and took it back (unused) to get something smaller since I do not paint very often, and then regretted that decision. While painting an entire room this paint sprayer goes through the paint! I had the pressure at 1500 psi (setting of 10 spraying a one-coat paint) and I had to refill the canister really often. So much that I was saying to myself I really do not like this sprayer. It got messy, paint got all over the gun, floor, etc. It also did heat up, however, did not stop spraying. If you are looking to paint smaller projects then this sprayer would be fine, however, if you are looking to paint large areas like a room I would opt for the Graco X5 as you can use it with 1 or 5-gallon canisters if need be and the only weight you need to hold is the spray gun, hose, and whatever tip or extension you are using. It would have been great to not need to constantly refill the canister. All that being said this was my first time ever using a paint sprayer and I am sure there are ways I could have extended the amount of paint I was using with a different setting, making sure my distance to the walls was equal as possible, technique, etc. I will be taking my sprayer back to Home Depot and if I need to get another sprayer I will most definitely get the X5. I hope this helps someone out there with their decision and of course this was just my personal experience with the product. I am not saying the sprayer is bad and honestly, for the money ($265), it is not priced all that bad. The X5 was $329 and IMO is worth the extra money.
I’ve been using the Graco VSP 360 for a slew of projects. Once being my basement remodel and did ALL the trim, talking several hundred feet and all the wainscoting walls. Finish came out like “Buda”. Easy to use and clean. I’m ultra picky on my finishes and this sprayer is awesome. And it finishes in one coat with a good quality paint. Don’t buy cheap paint, especially if you are spraying. I like Sherwin Williams higher end for spraying (and brushing). Proper prep is key to painting, take your time with it.
Excellent explanation. I’m going to get the middle one. I needed to paint my entire garage. Hopefully it’s easy to use. Thank you.
I purchased the 360 variable speed unit recently and sprayed some cabinet doors and they look great. Cleanup of the gun takes some time but goes faster if you use the proper solvent. Took me awhile to figure out denatured alcohol works great for BIN primer. Can’t wait to try it with oil based paint on my interior doors, which are a real time consuming painful job with a brush.
I've used Graco airless painter's for years both professionally and personal use. Great quality products and just work! Go VOLS dude!!!!
The good thing about that sprayer as I can see is if it starts to clog just turn the tip round and spray it out. Then turn it back the right way and your good to go. As for clean up time it's got to be quicker than cleaning rollers and brushes.
I try to keep my brushes and rollers.
As they wear in nicely over time. But the cleaning process could take 30mins or more depending on what paint I've used.
The tip is to always take care of your tools no matter what they are and you'll have no problems. 👍
I got the Graco Truecoast 360 VSP and i painted my dinning room walls with it last night.really amazing.
Graco has made some good improvements to their handheld sprayers. However, you need to ask how many gallons will go through the pump before it needs to be rebuilt, which will be at your cost. Also, they may not work after 100 or more gallons.
If you buy paint/finishes at a dedicated paint store and want a better price for one of these sprayers, ask if they will cut the price down. Big box stores or Amazon will not negotiate with you. The paint store managers and sales people may cut the price down close to their cost just to keep your business. Either way, it's worth asking.
My knowledge comes from working for Sherwin Williams eight years as a sales associate. Personally, if you have the money to afford one I would recommend a Graco HVLP sprayer.
You're correct 💯
I have a VSP. Bought it because I was staining trellises and I did the first one with a brush. Took me 2 hours to stain one side of one trellis. After getting the VSP, I finished all 6 in 4 hours, including clean up and breaks. One thing to mention... If you're doing a project where there's going to be a lot of overspray, like a trellis, you use a lot more paint/stain than doing it with a brush. It was worth the trade off for the time I saved. Also, get the Graco storage fluid. It's very easy to use and keeps the pump lubed and clean.
I used to use one from Graco that sat on a 1 gallon or 5 gallon bucket. It was the best sprayer I had ever put my hands on, but it was also bulky. It also wasn't the easiest to clean.
It is good to see someone else liking Graco brand products.
So this is super fantastic and helpful! Bought the one you suggested. Home depot will price match all competitors so i showed them the amazon price and got mine for 40$ less than HD listed it. In case anyone else was looking into it.
Been going back and forth on this. You just pushed me over the edge. I’m in. Ordering one very soon.
Thanks for all the pros and cons
Same. I have a Titan Control Max 1900 but am really tired of lugging it around for smaller jobs. Also loading half a gallon of paint just to spray a few cabinet doors is annoying as heck. I have been leaning towards a handheld for a bit, but this video pushed me to make the purchase. I had originally put the lower end one in my amazon cart thinking I had one with multiple speeds but after watching this I switched it up to the DS.
Don’t do it. It’s not worth it. Get the magnum project plus!!
You'll be sorry
Don't do it, I'm telling you their junk
I stained my entire backyard fence. Took me like 2 hours. total. amazing product
That is one of the best reviews I’ve seen on TH-cam, yet. It was well thought out and covered all the questions I had. A+ and thanks for posting.
The Wife just got me a 360 DS for christmas.. this is a great video/review. cant wait to try it out. subscribed and enjoying your reviews!
I just bought one in a hurry without checking out any reviews. It took me a bit to get used to it but after that it was an absolute delight and my customer loved how the cabinets turned out!
I have the VSP version that I like using for the same reasons. One step I add to the prep is to use a filter sock to strain the paint of solid material. I have an extra paint can with the filter sock inserted and draped over the top then pour in the mixed paint. It is an extra step, but I believe helps.
Thanks for the awesome review. I've been looking for the differences in Graco models, before making my purchase, and you hit the nail on the head to explain. What a great video!
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I used the Graco VSP to paint a double wide garage door with semi-gloss water based paint. Each coat of paint took about 2 minutes - very fast. There is a 4" wide spray nozzle and a 12" wide spray nozzle. I gave the door 3 coats. The only problem I saw was the gloss varied a bit across the door as the light reflected off at an angle. The sprayer pulses out the paint so the flow is not continuous. I think you have to be careful to get enough overlap between the pulses of paint.
The best explanation of the difference among the Graco handheld paint sprayers I've found. I want to use it to apply fine finishes on woodworking projects so I sprung for the Ultramax. Still waiting on delivery.
Purchased this one over 4 years ago. Been staining my entire property fence and my two Pergolas 3 times now, and no problems. Yes, that small reservoir is a big pain.
Love mine, its been through 3 big reno projects and still going strong.
Thanks for your video.
I’m from Brazil, I will buy this product.
Your explanation is perfect.
Had one of these when i worked for a painting company, they were a godsend for painting downpipes and sofits.
Do you know if it's truly airless tho? I can not stand the air powered ones that throw more paint on the floor than my object.
@@Coder-zx4nb I never had issues with that, i would usually do a test spray on a bit of scrap wood just to be sure the paint was behaving how i wanted it to though as each different brand of paint does need to be kind of dialed in.
@@Coder-zx4nb turn down your pressure and use a low pressure tip.
Great review and really helpful for me! I’ll either buy this model or the Homeright. I’m only painting small furniture projects.
Thanks for the honest video Travis! I hate painting too and I have been looking at airless sprayers as well, but there are sooooo many choices out there, I was a bit leery and hesitant to make a choice. I don't do a lot of painting, but when I do it is usually a commissioned build for a customer and I want it to look great.
Your delivery of the information is so much more authentic and trusted than many other videos out there , so again I thank you for the info. Have a great day! *Kevin*
I bought a wagner power painter about 20 years ago. Used it once and it ATE the paint and had little adjustment. I cleaned it up and put it away....still have it and it looks new. :) Recently the painters painted my house and they were using a Graco sprayer as well. Theirs was a larger one that accepts 5 gal buckets. The spray job was beautiful and learned how they sprayed two coats of Kilz over the wood and sanded between each one and the result is fantastic. This also convinced me to get a graco.
The biggest problem I have with this type of sprayer is the cleanup. It takes a while to get it cleaned right and uses a lot of water. I feel the larger graco magnum sprayer with the hose attachment on the suction tube for cleaning is way easier and faster to clean.
Since I live on septic now. No more paint rinsing activities in the sink.
I saw you used Solo from SW. Great choice for dark colors in a latex enamel. The true coat series was a big seller in graco's handheld sprayers. If you do a lot of projects with paint I recommend stepping up to the Graco Ultimate Handhelds cordless. It has 3 pistons compared to the Truecoat having 2 so it sprays more like an bigger spray rig. Also uses real guards and tips so you can swap out the tips for better finishes with different paints. Another benefit is it runs on 20v Lith dewalt batteries (comes w/ 2) and charger.
You can also upgrade into an all metal version (higher price) so you can spray high flash point material like lacquers and other solvent based chemicals.
Being a X Airless paint sprayer mechanic in the 90's . In the industrial / professional equip Graco , Binks , Titan , Spree-Flo are good units . YES Cleaning Is Major with appropriate solvent / water
Thanks for the info 👍🏻didnt understand the flamable part. Olí base uses thinner. So can u use it for oil and water base paint?
THAT GRACO did my whole house renovations!!!!!!
Did it overheat?
@@davidfishferrell nope...still going strong. Just finished painting my garage and garage cabinets last week
Thanks. I am thinking of painting my house maybe I'll buy it.
@@ZAZ3297 i suppose it could...make sure to not over heat it...when changing out paint i would let it rest every 30 min. this was 1 of my best tools i ever bought i assure you
I have been looking as these for a wail I had the big graco but what a pain to break down and clean and lost to much pain to the hose I need to get one of these.
This is the best cheap paint sprayer I have ever used. I watched the video of how to operate and clean several times. The cleanup if done properly and thoroughly makes all the difference in repeated use. If done improperly (as with any paint sprayer) you will have continuous problems. Reminder the spray tips are only rated for so many hours of usage, refer to your operation manual.
these sprayer is in clearance at my home depot for $109 thinking of buying it! great video very helpful
My $2900 Graco Airless 695 sprayer even gets a clog in the tip once in a while. your almost always going to have that. Good review I would recommend an airless paint sprayer to anyone.
Love your instructions... you are so well articulated. I love watching you :)
Great review! Concise, to the point, and you actually used the product before giving your opinion. I purchased the VSP model about 4 months ago, and I love it!!
As a paint manager, at a box store, I always wish you primed your builds haha. Your points are mostly true about the sprayers. Some people can actually find great value in a Wagner Control Pro 130 if they want the feel of a professional style spray gun and it holds about 1.5 gallons of paint. So no dealing with bladders and around the same price point. I think that's eventually the one I'm going to buy just for hobby work.
Great video, very inforative. I really like the fact that you covered the different models of the sprayer. I will be adding the Graco Trucote 360 to my future tool purchase list.
I use the two-speed sprayer and am a newbie in using it. Several things I have learned. One, mask everything! Two, wear disposable gear over everything of you that you don't want sprayed. Wear a face mask so you don't breathe the paint. Wear goggles. Three, it is very easy for an old lady to use. I can't lift a lot of weight. It doesn't weigh much. I tire easily. You get the job done quickly. Four, If you finish one color in an area and have some paint left over, remove the paint reservoir from the sprayer. Place it in a support container ( I use a wide drinking glass) and cover with plastic. That preserves the paint for the next time you need that color. Clean the sprayer and continue using with a new color. Then, when moving to a new room but needing the first color, you can easily switch back with minimal loss of paint. Finally, clean up is VERY easy even when neglected. About a month ago, I did some painting and when I ended that evening, I thought I'd use the sprayer again the next day. So, I covered everything which may possibly be open to air and just left it overnight. Well, overnight became three or four weeks later. I expected the worst. But, I happily discovered that the paint was still good, nothing has clogged, and I was able to continue as before. DEFINITELY A GOOD EXPERIENCE.
Extremely useful information and well presented. Many thanks from the UK.
My wife bought this tool. We are dking pur cabinet for our new house we just bought. Makes the job so easy
Great video! You should do a complete how to spray video? It is probably one of the most intimidating things I need to do for my shop.
Good review. The clogs are coming from large clumps of dried paint that get stuck in the tip. For clogs use a paint strainer bag and strain your paint as you pour it into the paint bag . They are usually less than $3 from your paint store or hardware store. I use these bags on my airless pump.
they showed the filtering in the video.
I got it......combustible ok , flammable no go.....Thanks again for the good video.
I’ve been looking at these myself. Great perspective my man. Love the comparisons and input.
Just wanted to thank you for the great video. It really helped me choose the sprayer for me. I went with the 360 VSP
Thanks again
How do you like it? My wife refinished furniture I’ve been seeing mixed reviews
@@thestayathomedad3481 I love it. I to use my for painting furniture too. I would say to get a painting tent or make a painting booth. I wouldn't use it indoors.
Great Video!!! To the point and informative. I was thinking about getting one now I’m going to purchase this weekend
Nice summary of these sprayers, thanks for posting. FYI you can buy the 42 oz flexliner cage and cups separately and use with your sprayer. I did this with my Ultra Cordless model (which came with the 32 oz liners and cage).
I saw that! It’s linked below for folks to find
Bought one of these a few years ago. Have sprayed every cabinet in my house along with multiple other projects. Any issues I ever had were due to user error, mostly due to over saturating an area and getting runs.
Can you spray polycrylic with these 360 series?
Thanks for comparing the models with each other that’s really helpful
This was exactly what I was looking for. Awesome review man. I haven’t opened the ds yet because I was debating the upgrade to the variable speed. I’ll be returning the ds. Thanks for your help
I bought this from Walmart in the Fall. Used it to paint my entire upstairs. Overspray was a little rough, but if you carefully cover things you don't want paint on, you're fine. I love it.
LOVE LOVE LOVE how candid you are about user error
Great review! Simple, short, honest, and to the point. I know which model to get now. Thanks. You’ve got a new subscriber.
Good review, Thx! and along with the portable paint booth idea, saves clean up and keeps area cleaner
New Subscriber, watched a Bunch of your Videos and they are Great... Like your Style of Woodworking, Not every Tool needs to be the Best, Most expensive u can Buy...
This is exactly the type of review I was looking for before buying one. Thank you!
I bought after your video...
I luv my graco....
Thank you , I was also intimidated by this. My best friend bought this and he never used it so he gave it to me which is the TrueCoat 360 VSP Electric TrueAirless Sprayer 17D889. This week I will try this in my garage. Thank you again.
How did it go?
Nathan Cunningham , hoping to try this asap, but with the heat in Florida and cov19 I put everything on hold.
Tulio Lopez it’s all good. I ended up buying this myself. Get to try it out in a couple weeks on two bedrooms in my home.
I also want to mention for people that have shops or just garages in areas where bugs tend to be a problem. You can repaint your garage and purchase an insecticide additive to your paint. This will drastically reduce spiders, june bugs, and wasps from building nests and webs on your walls. Don't use insecticide on the interior of your house just the garage or under a front porch.
Oh wow, that sounds awesome!
I've had mine for a year, now. It makes me SO MUCH money.
MONEY AIN'T EVERYTHING
I've been humming and hawing about getting the true coat VSP for months now for my contracting business, and I think it'll be my next purchase. After hand rolling 450 LF of baseboard in my shop I was so fed up with it I started researching airless sprayers haha
Do you ever get globs of paint coming out and do you cut the paint down to make the paint run more smooth through the gun? I clean the gun very throughly and I am still getting blobs and I have to come back and hit the area with a roller…. Kind of a pain I have the Graco 360 Vespa model. Thank you for the video!
Thanks. Bought this cause of your review. Painting my cabinets tomorrow 🤞🏽
Your review is on point! I rarely comment but I just had to. You covered it all and super clear. Others need to take note, well done!
I am a professional painter and I own several airless sprayers I bought this exact sprayer not really expecting anything great from it well I was surprised it did really good I use it for doors and cabinets its a pretty amazing little sprayer 5 stars
Seriously, cabinets??? Did you get any orange peal, or uneven splatter, or did I just get a lemon with my Graco 360? You can see my previous comment.
I have the VSP model and I *hate* it!! As you can see in the video here, these spray in pulses so the key to getting a smooth finish is a game of stacking these pulses so you dont end up with tiger stripes. And I promise you this, you WILL see the tiger stripes in the finished product if you dont do it well. I have sprayed professionally for years with a Graco X7. When you pull the trigger, the paint just sprays out (like a can of spray paint). It's honestly not super hard to get a killer result. If you keep your distance from the material and pace yourself, the paint lays down smooth, easy, and gives a great finish.
On the contrary, I fought this hand held with 20% diluted latex paint (according to Graco's phone support the Behr interior paint I was using is pushing the max that this sprayers motor can handle... seriously) on some baseboards and cabinet doors and it was a massive pain in the ass! To avoid the tiger stripes I ended up with way too much paint and a horrible orange peel finish. I 100% would *not* recommend! It would be easier and give me a massively better finish to just get my big X7 out and buy some extra paint.
They e updated the model names now too.
Niw thwy are the 360 single speed, 360 dual speed (old DS), 360 dual speed plus (DSPold name) and 360 variable speed (old VSP)
They also come with 2 paint and 2 stain tips now and different screens for each set of tips
I think I’m gonna go on ahead and get this. The price difference between the DS and VSP is about $100 right now on Amazon. So I just don’t see enough benefit for micro tuning the speed and getting a slightly larger reservoir.
Used mine for first time today. Great paint job.
I think this gun needs a revisit. Reading the comments there's alot of stuff they have "stepped up" on. Lol great video!
Airless paint sprayer or air paint sprayer? Can you direct use the waterbase paint with out thinning?
I used your directions, in the purchase of a spray gun, it was very useful.
One thing you did not touch on is the different media usable/used with this sprayer. (Paint - Latex/enamel, Lacquers, Acrylics, Varnishes, stains, etc.) Would be kind of nice to know about using them and the cleanup/clogs/spray patterns,/etc. Ideas?
I believe it can be used with all of the above
@@ShopNation I assumed that part - but the ACTUAL doing and efficiency/cleanup/drawbacks with each???
How do I use it for smaller projects. I got it to do small furniture but it holds 32oz and I only need it to hold like 7oz (sample size)
I bought this gun in 2018. Used it once to paint some rockers for the front porch. It worked great. I pulled it out last weekend to paint a fence and couldn’t get it to prime and spray. Any ideas on how to get it going again?
I just bought the Fuji Semi Pro 2, but haven’t used it yet. I’m really looking forward to using it though.
I just purchased the graco 360 can't wait to get to use it..
Excellent review of your electric paint strayer. Off topic, but I'd love to know the paint you used on your shop cabinets; it's a great color and I'd like to paint my cabinets exactly the same. Thanks for your video and help!
I need to repaint my mower deck and some fencing and was looking for a sprayer to make the job easier. While reading the Q&A on a couple websites that sell the unit it seems that the unit will need repair or replacement parts after 25-50 gallons of paint or about 1.5 years of use. If that's true $200 seems like a lot to spend to paint a few projects.
Great video. Very helpful in selecting what to purchase.
Thanks. Really valuable review. As always keep up the good work.
I bought same sprayer
Im trying to spray wood my results are
Not very smooth
I dont know what
Do to make look like
Yours ?
Dude. You nailed this review. Subscribed.
Does the dual speed actually change the motor rotation speed or is it just a pressure adjustment/ Thanks!
Great video! I was going to buy a Wagner Flexio 3000 as they are on sale (Lowe's) now for $139 but you are convinced me to buy Graco 360 VSP ( bigger model)
Q: Are you filling the pump with pump saver after every use? Many thanks for a great review!!
I don’t but I should!
@@ShopNation thank you bud!
Great video, thank you.
Have you used this sprayer to paint ceilings?
I'm getting ready to spray a white paint with primer in it do I need to thin it out
question about all the sprayers you talk about. do you have to thin any of your paint or can you just pour straight out of the can and spray?
I have a flexio 590 ( portable air sprayer)
I wonder how it compares to this airless model, how the finish compares.
I'm painting latex paint amd even tho it says you don't need to thin it down, thinning the paint 10-15% makes a huge difference.
I can use the thing all day tho and it won't overheat.
I've got the VSP and strongly agree that it is likely the best unit for most folks - the larger reservoir alone is worth the extra cost. Painted the interior of gym this past summer with no serious clogging/overheating issues.
That’s awesome feedback, thanks!
I have turncoat 360 any tip recommendation for cabenit spray