I just bought the 390pc today. Haven’t pulled it out of the box yet. Will set it up tomorrow for a remodel job I just landed. Love your videos makes me look knowledgeable in front of customers while I’m learning new techniques. Thanks
I’ve used this exact model for 6 years. Very dependable workhorse and needs very little maintenance. This also takes on heavy primers quite well. Two thumbs up for this baby!
I brought a Titan 440 impact from a video I watched last that you produced. Quite honestly, I buy everything that you recommend. I am looking to purchase another sprayer already. Business is growing. Thanks so much for all the tips and reviews, God bless!
Speaking of, not even remotely close to being a pro on the subject but it would seem as if this sprayer (395) was built to compete against the Titan 440......any chance we can get a comparison???? Likes/dislikes of each one????
Eric Davis I believe Chris mentioned that he does not back roll. I just applied a first coat (before the rain we're supposed to have the next three days) to cedar siding, and I back rolled because of the texture. Otherwise, I would have had lots of primer showing and possibly poorer adhesion. It did not take more than a few minutes of additional time to back roll after I sprayed a few rows of siding at a time, and there are just a few spots where primer is showing after the first coat.
just painted a bathroom with my Graco Nova 395 ultimate yesterday. Absolutely amazing machine, I own several spray rigs and find myself choosing to use the 395 on more than 80% of my interior spray jobs. Licensed Contractor for Over 20 years
graco is the best when it comes to customer service. I had a new rig go down on me within about 4 MONTHS of use. I called graco told them what had happened no questions asked they sent me a whole new rig!!! for free and apologies for it to. wow now I'm hooked because if there's a issue with my graco I know they will take care of me. but I own 3 graco rigs and they all run great no issues. and I've pushed hundreds and hundreds of gallons threw them and still no problems no have I had to replace the pump yet.
We bought the Graco 395 for spraying lacquer in our millwork shop. It is their lowest model that can spray lacquer. We used it to replace a 20 year old air assisted airless system, and it works as well as the AAA system but is portable and has readily available tips.
What is your overall opinion of the Graco 395 that you did a video on 3 years ago? I did not find a video of you actually reviewing it after you used it.
Thanks for the review Chris! great vids and tips. one thing I would note is the weight you will be picking it up with the paint (43 lbs) for the graco 395 pc it has a brushed motor which has no warranty for the brushes same output as the titan 440 (36lbs) but the titan is slightly lighter and has a brushless motor with a lifetime warranty the titan 440 also has less moving parts no cylinder sleeve to replace and is generally cheaper for someone looking to buy their first sprayer or just starting out. but I will give it to the graco 395 pc for the upright manifold filter and the lighter trigger pc gun.
Love your videos. They are simple straight and very instructive. I got a second hand, refurbished Airlessco LP500 two years ago, it's working well, spraying about 10 gallons per month. 2 weeks ago we bought a Gmax II 7900 HD Pro contractor will go ahead with plastering with it. Trying a new thing in South Ireland
Hi Chris, thanks for taking the time to do these helpful videos. After 6 days of Prep work (2 guys) in my Master Bed, Master Bath, Master Closet, I just unboxed my Graco 390PC and sprayed all my trim, doors, windows and closet built ins. The 390 worked like a charm. Only issue is the smallest extension Graco makes is a 10”. This presented an issue when trying to spray my built ins which were about 20” wide.
Great little sprayer way better than Titan !!!!!!!! I have been painting for 25 years and Graco is the only way to go period!!!!!!! I Had A 495 just for staining and it lasted over 10 years without a rebuild and I never flushed it out except for filters. They are money makers period . They are a little heavy and that is because the are built right. Now all you have to do is stop using paint trays they are for home owners !!!!!!!!! Love your vids always learning something new and that's what its all about.
395 utrra is great. I like it395 better than the 440 simply because it cleans up faster, the manifold filter is vertical on the 395 making it clean up faster. The filter on the 440 is horizontal making just take way longer to get clean.
Can I Ask you, have you used power rollers at all? I've been using those 395 for years mainly on exteriors, but I feel that they are a little awkward to use on interiors and have thought about getting a smaller model and connecting the power roller to it, would like your opinion. Thanks
I’m just starting out as a painter and looking to invest in a sprayer. So five years later which one do you like best? The Titan impact 440, or the Graco 390 pc?
so what do you think of the 395 Chris? This is what I have first sprayer i bought parts are very easily interchangeable.And time you reach a stop simply flip your rack to the jet position give a couple squires to understand clog then turn back tip to spray mode..I usually run mine at a Quiet where the pump is only whining up when I'm actually using it..With a 2 or 3 2.12 or 3.12. ..3.14 tip at a quater turn in power it sprays really fine also ..not recommended but i did coat a 6500 metal roof with this with elastomeric however at about 2/3 of the way the pump.went out on me but that could have just been what they told me I was using it all day and I just thing the elastomeric paint harden up in the gun tip...But it's really handy would be easy to put on any roof or scaffolding not extremely heavy but durable..im getting close to buying a 695 now that my business has grown some but this thing is worth the money just make sure you got the 395 & not the 390 big difference as far as functions,low pressure and power
I was always wondering way you would use the Titan 440, since you use the graco 695 lot right? I used the graco 495 in Germany and now here in Canada i only found a 490 wich is very good too I just love graco how they're set up and how awesome they work
More like a teezview like when you're looking at something at the store on the shelf above your head and it's tethered to a 3 3/8 long cable.. but still one of my favorite channels
I have the exact same sprayer and I absolutely love it, but I've never used anything else to compare it to. looking forward to watching your video and seeing your thoughts of it.
Hey Chris! I have a Graco 390 it's the one without the smart control panel, I have no complaints, it's a great $ making unit :) Great video!! Lord bless!!
I just bought a Graco project painter plus. What would be the best paint to use on an exterior of a house and detached garage? Right now the detached garage has vinyl siding and the house has steel siding. I live in IL so it needs to handle all types of weather. Thanks in advance!
I love mine, but I’m having some trouble using their low pressure tips. I put a 100 mesh inside my gun and it just clogs. I see you using 310 and 208 HE tips with titan and exterior paints that I’m sure aren’t mean for that small orifice and it works great. Only thing I haven’t tried is putting 100 mesh in manifold...so maybe I’m just a noob and that will do it
how do you store your sprayers over winter? do you run paint thinner or something similar to keep the clean out water from rusting the internals of the pump?
I use titan liquid shield diluted 1-6 water for every day, and full strength for winter Or long term storage , my graco 395 is 20+yrs and my 490 is 17yrs
I'm spraying my first exterior in three weeks. Can you recommend a good sprayer where I wouldn't have to upgrade right away? Any information would be greatly appreciated thank you
Do you guys ever use the aircoat version of the graco machines? We use the 295 almost every week and loving it. Must say that we do alot of fine finish work but also use it alot for latex spraying. Greetings from holland.
Hey Idaho. I am looking at one in a pawn shop. I know that we can't guess on the abuse,. but would you consider the worst case scenario that only the pump / tip would need replacing. I saw the reports on long life. But we all know that cleaning is the biggest part of maintenance and longevity.
Chris Is this sprayer appropriate for oil based paint and do you think it is large enough to spray a barn? I am looking at this sprayer and the 440 impact- I have a 30x50 barn that I need to paint. Great work and thank you for all your videos.
I have a 595 and love it for painting new homes. I have been thinking about buying a 395 to use with oil based enamel for the doors and trim, at the moment I am doing this by brush and roller, but it's getting a little tedious. What would you recommend?
This looks like a machine I'm thinking of buying. I got a metal building to spray coming up. Do you recommend a certain paint and will it run through the Graco 395 easily? Thanks
@@Idahopainter thank you. I'm still deciding on which machine still. Do you get a percent if I buy through your link. Would love to support you that way.
Can this 395 handle the thicker water base paint I will buy to paint the exterior stucco on my house?? I borrowed a friends airless the last time and it had difficulty spraying the thicker (well mixed) out of the bucket paint. I had to thin it out in order to use it which I don't want to do.
Bob McLaughlin Absolutely. you can easily spray exterior paint without thinning. I sprayed my neighbors exterior with my Graco 490 using FFLP tips. It came out beautiful.
ive owned titan 440i and 440 impact. I liked my 440i but I just sold both titans. I just picked up the 395 pc on ebay for a steal. I also use an older 395st that I love. also my bigger sprayer is the 695 pro contractor. I'm excited to try my 395 pc I usually always buy the sprayers you use except the 1140 that's way to big for me...do you still use your 695?thanks for the review.....chad in mt
O got the 395 pc and Im really happy with the performance I dont have to much of experience and did some research and for California painters 9 out of 10 liked graco over titan so I decided for graco , thanks for the videos Idaho Painter
Paint Life TV I'm new in the trade and you guys are my mentors on line thanks for sharing you're knowledge I know there's hundreds of good painters outhrere , not so many take the time to share with rookies the experience they achieved with years painting I wish I can go to the painters school you guys have in Idaho , thanks again
I just bought the 490 on sale as it came out with coupons $50 more than the 395. Almost done with sanding 3100 sq of stippled ceiling, find out how well it works after I get the ceiling taped. Greatly appreciate your videos, thank you.
I just bought a 395 that I will use for lacquer only. I use the 695 that I've had for 15 years for interior and small Exterior jobs, its a work horse. for the bigger stuff I have Two GH230s both have the Electric motor option, great for the big interior jobs where you cant run gas like in a high rise building. My favorite pump of all is the Spee-Flo hydra pro 4 no lie , I have put 200 gallons of paint on within an eight hour day on several occasions with this machine.
Speeflo has been copied (more or less) be every manufacturer out there. That says a lot. I have an original...from back when they only came with a 5.5 honda motor and an electric swapout motor. I haven't used mine for 25 years...still looks sort of new. I just bought it cause I wanted one and had a painting company doing beverly hills...in the end,..I always just took the little old gray titans to the jobs and left the speeflo in the shop. It is just too heavy. I think all I ever did was one single elastomeric job with it.
Can we get an update? Im looking to buy a sprayer soon for a few exterior and interior project coming up and could really use your knowledge on which to go with. Mostly latex paint will be used, but some oil and lacquer as well....
Home Improvement TV that was fast. Thank you. I was wondering how to set the psi in that. There appears to be a dial but no gauges. I ask because you often put the psi up for the various tips and paints you spray? Should I be worrying about that. It looks like the Titan 440 has a gauge
Chris, I bought a titan 440 impact about 9 months ago. And I must say it has been a nightmare.. at first I thought it was user error because I am new to airless. But I have had problems with it priming ever since I bought it. It's so unreliable. And iv watched all of your trouble shooting videos. I had to take it into repair shop. Cost me $250. Not to mention a $1000 more because I had to back out of a new construction basement. I know you love the 440. Just wondering what your experience has been like with the 395? I feel I should get a refund from SW because my 440 has cost me way more money than iv made. (Couple thousand atleast) Very frustrated. Very disappointed with the unit overall. Please let me know what you think if you have time. thanks for all your videos.
+Home Improvement How To's - mostly problems with it priming. I just recently watched your live stream on TH-cam where you and John go over airless sprayer problems. A lot of what you guys talked about makes sense. I was disappointed in the Unit overall because of how well I cleaned it after every job and still had problems with it priming. It was so hit or miss! Every job I was crossing my fingers hoping not to run into problems. I am picking it up from the repair shop soon. Looking forward to seeing what their tech guys say. You’re trouble shooting videos have saved me in the field a couple times. I basically learned everything about this trade so far from your channel and have made good money. Thanks for all your guys help. Would love to come out and intern with you and the crew at one of your job sites next summer. - Brian in Chicago
I just bought an Ultra 395 PC for applying stain to my tool shed. It should also be useful for painting the rest of my house... and my neighbors will be free to borrow it if they choose. It should last me a while.
Just bought one of these sprayers today. Went to my local Sherwin Williams and picked up all of your recommended tools. I had a Titan 440 Impact picked out but the salesmen worked out a deal for me on this one since everyone around here is pretty much Graco. Feels like i am starting a painting business! I am actually just going to paint my own new construction house. Been watching all of your very informational videos, thanks for all the help! You have me convinced that I CAN do a good job on my own house. Only thing I am worried about is the painted cabinets we will have in the Kitchen. They will be painted in place, and I think I will hire a professional to come do those... If you want to come to Nixa Mo (home of Jason Bourne) let me know!! Thanks again
Chris Huddleston Hi, give it a try before going out to hire a professional to paint your cabinets. If you can paint your house you can paint the cabinets yourself. I used my 490 PC Pro that I bought 6 months ago and painted the kitchen cabinets myself and it worked out very well. The finish was very nice. Just make sure you use the right kind of paint and tip size. This is also my first time owning and using a sprayer. Are used SW pro classic paint and 208 tip size
what type and size of airless sprayer paint do you recommend to paint a baseboard trim on doors and cabinets millwork jobs i would really appreciate it thank yup
I have a tip! When cleaning the lowboy 395 manifold filter keep the hose, intake and prime tube down to ground level. Else water can back up in the manifold chamber and overflow. Thanks God bless! Mac
hey chris great video, always been put off the graco models, in the uk the customer service isn't great, we dont have a massive dealer network like in the U.S., i use a airlessco 400lp, unit is over 12years old, never let me down once, great thing about the airlessco unit is the fact you can nip the packings up to get a longer life out of them, they last a long time, what kind of life do you think the graco will give between servicing. great video
Replacing a Wagner 130 with the Graco 395. Worlds of difference. I was on a painting crew and we used big ol' gas powered Gracos that looked like they were from a bygone era. Didn't realize they spoiled me. That Wagner was a terrible disappointment.
Should I buy one of these if I'm only painting a 1800 foot house, 30x50 and possibly a cedar fence later. Or should I stick with brush and roller. I only paint every 6 to 7 years. Not a professional.
I have used titan/spraytech 2255 , Graco 490, Graco 595, titan 440 and Graco 390. The only ones I had problems are the titan 440 and the Graco 390 they are not an every day use so both got burned motor but oh well what can I save you doing an everyday thing make sure you get a big enough sprayer. Now I have a ultra Max 2 695 and love it.
It is rare you burn a motor unless you have a bad power source,. The ONLY TIME I've done that...I found out the house was wired wrong,..so it was running 60 volts rather than 120. I'm surprised it even ran at all. Most motors (I assumed "all" untill it happenned to me) are protected from overheating with a cut-out switch. But???
I just purchased this exact unit to replace my ancient ultra plus 1000 (killer old sprayer though). Hopefully it'll do the job comparitively... Thanks for the review! :)
hey bud, first off: Thank you for taking time to share your ideas and experience with people. secondly: I know this is a graco review and Im not downing them but Im about to purchace a Titan sprayer. Im looking at either the 330 or 350. can you tell me which you would choose personally and why? thx bro. and keep the videos coming.
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I'm about to buy my first sprayer. Throughout the years I've gotten a ton of experience with the Graco sprayers. Would you suggest this 395/390 or the titan 440/410. I only paint a home about 2-6 times a year. I do home flipping with a couple investors.
Love your videos! Love my Graco 495st I got it at a yard sale for $50 with extra hoses and guns! It's still pumping great 7yrs and hundreds of gallons later! $$$ makers.
I have the 210es. It has the same endurance pump as the 390. It's been running strong for years and still going. But I just purchased the 395 just in case. You can paint damn near anything with either machine.
I just bought the 390pc today. Haven’t pulled it out of the box yet. Will set it up tomorrow for a remodel job I just landed. Love your videos makes me look knowledgeable in front of customers while I’m learning new techniques. Thanks
I’ve used this exact model for 6 years. Very dependable workhorse and needs very little maintenance. This also takes on heavy primers quite well. Two thumbs up for this baby!
Yep
Just orded one for work
I brought a Titan 440 impact from a video I watched last that you produced. Quite honestly, I buy everything that you recommend. I am looking to purchase another sprayer already. Business is growing. Thanks so much for all the tips and reviews, God bless!
Very glad to hear! Thank you for the support :)
Speaking of, not even remotely close to being a pro on the subject but it would seem as if this sprayer (395) was built to compete against the Titan 440......any chance we can get a comparison???? Likes/dislikes of each one????
So let me ask you after you spray a exterior home you back role it ??why and thanks for the advice
Eric Davis I believe Chris mentioned that he does not back roll. I just applied a first coat (before the rain we're supposed to have the next three days) to cedar siding, and I back rolled because of the texture. Otherwise, I would have had lots of primer showing and possibly poorer adhesion. It did not take more than a few minutes of additional time to back roll after I sprayed a few rows of siding at a time, and there are just a few spots where primer is showing after the first coat.
if its stucco yes you should back roll and cedar if you want as well.
just painted a bathroom with my Graco Nova 395 ultimate yesterday. Absolutely amazing machine, I own several spray rigs and find myself choosing to use the 395 on more than 80% of my interior spray jobs.
Licensed Contractor for Over 20 years
Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear you like it to! Thank you for watching :)
graco is the best when it comes to customer service. I had a new rig go down on me within about 4 MONTHS of use. I called graco told them what had happened no questions asked they sent me a whole new rig!!! for free and apologies for it to. wow now I'm hooked because if there's a issue with my graco I know they will take care of me. but I own 3 graco rigs and they all run great no issues. and I've pushed hundreds and hundreds of gallons threw them and still no problems no have I had to replace the pump yet.
Which did you purchased? I'm buying one in the near future...
We bought the Graco 395 for spraying lacquer in our millwork shop. It is their lowest model that can spray lacquer. We used it to replace a 20 year old air assisted airless system, and it works as well as the AAA system but is portable and has readily available tips.
Yes, it is a great sprayer!
Agreed I've used mine to finish millwork for years.
What is your overall opinion of the Graco 395 that you did a video on 3 years ago? I did not find a video of you actually reviewing it after you used it.
Graco 395 PC is a a straight beast. From spraying exteriors to cabinets, it will get the job done.
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I USE MY 440 4 OIL AND 395 FOR WATERBASE! You will love it!
Thanks for the review Chris! great vids and tips. one thing I would note is the weight you will be picking it up with the paint (43 lbs) for the graco 395 pc it has a brushed motor which has no warranty for the brushes same output as the titan 440 (36lbs) but the titan is slightly lighter and has a brushless motor with a lifetime warranty the titan 440 also has less moving parts no cylinder sleeve to replace and is generally cheaper for someone looking to buy their first sprayer or just starting out. but I will give it to the graco 395 pc for the upright manifold filter and the lighter trigger pc gun.
Love your videos. They are simple straight and very instructive. I got a second hand, refurbished Airlessco LP500 two years ago, it's working well, spraying about 10 gallons per month. 2 weeks ago we bought a Gmax II 7900 HD Pro contractor will go ahead with plastering with it. Trying a new thing in South Ireland
Hi Chris, thanks for taking the time to do these helpful videos. After 6 days of Prep work (2 guys) in my Master Bed, Master Bath, Master Closet, I just unboxed my Graco 390PC and sprayed all my trim, doors, windows and closet built ins. The 390 worked like a charm. Only issue is the smallest extension Graco makes is a 10”. This presented an issue when trying to spray my built ins which were about 20” wide.
If the tips are interchangeable with other brands, perhaps the extensions are as well?
Great little sprayer way better than Titan !!!!!!!! I have been painting for 25 years and Graco is the only way to go period!!!!!!! I Had A 495 just for staining and it lasted over 10 years without a rebuild and I never flushed it out except for filters. They are money makers period . They are a little heavy and that is because the are built right. Now all you have to do is stop using paint trays they are for home owners !!!!!!!!! Love your vids always learning something new and that's what its all about.
It is a great sprayer but I still love Titan :) Thanks for watching!
Dear sir
Thanks for your informative videos
Is the difference in spraying between the 390 and 395 notisable ?
Thanks
Got the Graco 490. Weighs less than the 395 and you get the digital pressure controls. I really like it.
Awesome, I will have to review that next!
bluebird5100 and it uses the same pump as the 395
Picked up the Graco 490 PC PRO 6 months ago. Now I'm always looking for excuses to fire it up, really enjoy using it. Made in the USA, yeah!
ditto bought the 490 cuz ut was lighter than 395 and 440 and more powerful
I've never seen such an excited adult 😄 it's Christmas morning. Great video
Thanks
Hi from Spain!, this is my favourite Airless sprayer for my jobs. It's a heavy duty worker! Nice channel!!
jorge espinosa 440 titan vs the 395 graco
395 utrra is great. I like it395 better than the 440 simply because it cleans up faster, the manifold filter is vertical on the 395 making it clean up faster. The filter on the 440 is horizontal making just take way longer to get clean.
Yes, I must agree!
Ok he did. You shouldn't talk.
Matthew Begbie i agree with you
How many gallons in a working day would you expect one of your guys to shoot though the 395?
Varies by project
Just picked my ultimate 395pc sprayer. Looking fwrd to using it today!
Can I Ask you, have you used power rollers at all? I've been using those 395 for years mainly on exteriors, but I feel that they are a little awkward to use on interiors and have thought about getting a smaller model and connecting the power roller to it, would like your opinion.
Thanks
I do not use power rollers and would not use them on interiors
I use this one. it is over 10 years old now and still going strong. Maintenance and painter for apartment complex. 198 units.
Love it, thanks for sharing your experience with it!
greetings nice vid, did you do one reviewing the 395 , I am trying to figure out which one to purchase the 395 or 440
I’m just starting out as a painter and looking to invest in a sprayer. So five years later which one do you like best? The Titan impact 440, or the Graco 390 pc?
so what do you think of the 395 Chris? This is what I have first sprayer i bought parts are very easily interchangeable.And time you reach a stop simply flip your rack to the jet position give a couple squires to understand clog then turn back tip to spray mode..I usually run mine at a Quiet where the pump is only whining up when I'm actually using it..With a 2 or 3 2.12 or 3.12. ..3.14 tip at a quater turn in power it sprays really fine also ..not recommended but i did coat a 6500 metal roof with this with elastomeric however at about 2/3 of the way the pump.went out on me but that could have just been what they told me I was using it all day and I just thing the elastomeric paint harden up in the gun tip...But it's really handy would be easy to put on any roof or scaffolding not extremely heavy but durable..im getting close to buying a 695 now that my business has grown some but this thing is worth the money just make sure you got the 395 & not the 390 big difference as far as functions,low pressure and power
I was always wondering way you would use the Titan 440, since you use the graco 695 lot right? I used the graco 495 in Germany and now here in Canada i only found a 490 wich is very good too I just love graco how they're set up and how awesome they work
Yes, this is a good one to have!
More like a teezview like when you're looking at something at the store on the shelf above your head and it's tethered to a 3 3/8 long cable.. but still one of my favorite channels
How many gallons is this rated for
I’m excited about this toy and I’m not even a professional but I would enjoy using it. Great video Chris!
Good luck!
I have the exact same sprayer and I absolutely love it, but I've never used anything else to compare it to. looking forward to watching your video and seeing your thoughts of it.
Yes, I like it!
Hey Chris! I have a Graco 390 it's the one without the smart control panel, I have no complaints, it's a great $ making unit :)
Great video!! Lord bless!!
I have a 390 STS 1995 and it still works
What about for drywall application? Level 5 use a surfacer? Want a Graco but not sure if it can do this.
I just bought a Graco project painter plus. What would be the best paint to use on an exterior of a house and detached garage? Right now the detached garage has vinyl siding and the house has steel siding. I live in IL so it needs to handle all types of weather. Thanks in advance!
I love mine, but I’m having some trouble using their low pressure tips. I put a 100 mesh inside my gun and it just clogs. I see you using 310 and 208 HE tips with titan and exterior paints that I’m sure aren’t mean for that small orifice and it works great. Only thing I haven’t tried is putting 100 mesh in manifold...so maybe I’m just a noob and that will do it
how do you store your sprayers over winter? do you run paint thinner or something similar to keep the clean out water from rusting the internals of the pump?
I use titan liquid shield diluted 1-6 water for every day, and full strength for winter
Or long term storage , my graco 395 is 20+yrs and my 490 is 17yrs
Just picked one up today..I love this model..awsome little unit and easy to clean..graco all day long..😎
I'm spraying my first exterior in three weeks. Can you recommend a good sprayer where I wouldn't have to upgrade right away? Any information would be greatly appreciated thank you
I have two. they are good pumps. we have put thousands of gallons through them.
What do you think of the Graco Ultimate MX II 490 PC Pro Electric Airless Sprayer ?
Do you guys ever use the aircoat version of the graco machines? We use the 295 almost every week and loving it. Must say that we do alot of fine finish work but also use it alot for latex spraying. Greetings from holland.
We have not tried it out!
Hey buddy which paint sprayer do you recommend titan 440 or nova Graco395 plz let me know
Jose Alejo both are great
@@bernasilva9929 😉🙏👍
Hey Idaho. I am looking at one in a pawn shop. I know that we can't guess on the abuse,. but would you consider the worst case scenario that only the pump / tip would need replacing. I saw the reports on long life. But we all know that cleaning is the biggest part of maintenance and longevity.
Chris
Is this sprayer appropriate for oil based paint and do you think it is large enough to spray a barn? I am looking at this sprayer and the 440 impact- I have a 30x50 barn that I need to paint. Great work and thank you for all your videos.
Both of those sprayers would be good for spraying a barn. We never use oil based paint
I have a 595 and love it for painting new homes. I have been thinking about buying a 395 to use with oil based enamel for the doors and trim, at the moment I am doing this by brush and roller, but it's getting a little tedious. What would you recommend?
I would recommend getting a Titan 440i
I use the graco project sprayer for 250 bucks
Used the same 395 for the last 15 years. Did packings once. Prime valves a few times. Thats it. Same gun to.
Thanks for watching!
This looks like a machine I'm thinking of buying. I got a metal building to spray coming up. Do you recommend a certain paint and will it run through the Graco 395 easily? Thanks
DTM will run just fine through a 395.
@@Idahopainter thank you. I'm still deciding on which machine still. Do you get a percent if I buy through your link. Would love to support you that way.
Just bought one today, excited to get good with it, thanks for all your vid's they are very helpful!!!
Your welcome🤙
@@Idahopainter any tips on painting ship lap with a sprayer
Can this 395 handle the thicker water base paint I will buy to paint the exterior stucco on my house?? I borrowed a friends airless the last time and it had difficulty spraying the thicker (well mixed) out of the bucket paint. I had to thin it out in order to use it which I don't want to do.
Bob McLaughlin Absolutely. you can easily spray exterior paint without thinning. I sprayed my neighbors exterior with my Graco 490 using FFLP tips. It came out beautiful.
ive owned titan 440i and 440 impact. I liked my 440i but I just sold both titans. I just picked up the 395 pc on ebay for a steal. I also use an older 395st that I love. also my bigger sprayer is the 695 pro contractor. I'm excited to try my 395 pc I usually always buy the sprayers you use except the 1140 that's way to big for me...do you still use your 695?thanks for the review.....chad in mt
Yes, I do still use my 695
Cuestión whats the diferrence between gracco 395 nova vs gracco 395 pc ?
O got the 395 pc and Im really happy with the performance I dont have to much of experience and did some research and for California painters 9 out of 10 liked graco over titan so I decided for graco , thanks for the videos Idaho Painter
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Paint Life TV I'm new in the trade and you guys are my mentors on line thanks for sharing you're knowledge I know there's hundreds of good painters outhrere , not so many take the time to share with rookies the experience they achieved with years painting I wish I can go to the painters school you guys have in Idaho , thanks again
I just bought the 490 on sale as it came out with coupons $50 more than the 395. Almost done with sanding 3100 sq of stippled ceiling, find out how well it works after I get the ceiling taped. Greatly appreciate your videos, thank you.
You are welcome! Hope you like it!
Just got this sprayer, awesome machine!!
I just bought a 395 that I will use for lacquer only. I use the 695 that I've had for 15 years
for interior and small Exterior jobs, its a work horse. for the bigger stuff I have Two
GH230s both have the Electric motor option, great for the big interior jobs where you cant run gas like in a high rise building. My favorite pump of all is the Spee-Flo hydra pro 4
no lie , I have put 200 gallons of paint on within an eight hour day on several occasions with this machine.
Speeflo has been copied (more or less) be every manufacturer out there. That says a lot. I have an original...from back when they only came with a 5.5 honda motor and an electric swapout motor. I haven't used mine for 25 years...still looks sort of new. I just bought it cause I wanted one and had a painting company doing beverly hills...in the end,..I always just took the little old gray titans to the jobs and left the speeflo in the shop. It is just too heavy. I think all I ever did was one single elastomeric job with it.
What unit would you recommend for both walls and woodwork and what tips for both
Can we get an update? Im looking to buy a sprayer soon for a few exterior and interior project coming up and could really use your knowledge on which to go with.
Mostly latex paint will be used, but some oil and lacquer as well....
We recommend the Graco 395 or Titan 440.
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I'd happily test the sprayer for you. I love Graco and wish they'd send me a sprayer or a few of them. How did it work when you sprayed with it?
I really like it so far
Can I spray big flat areas with this? Ceilings, exteriors. I’m a mostly one man show and I want something I can use for more than just trim. Thanks.
Yes, would work great for that!
Home Improvement TV that was fast. Thank you. I was wondering how to set the psi in that. There appears to be a dial but no gauges. I ask because you often put the psi up for the various tips and paints you spray? Should I be worrying about that. It looks like the Titan 440 has a gauge
Chris, I bought a titan 440 impact about 9 months ago. And I must say it has been a nightmare.. at first I thought it was user error because I am new to airless. But I have had problems with it priming ever since I bought it. It's so unreliable. And iv watched all of your trouble shooting videos. I had to take it into repair shop. Cost me $250. Not to mention a $1000 more because I had to back out of a new construction basement. I know you love the 440. Just wondering what your experience has been like with the 395? I feel I should get a refund from SW because my 440 has cost me way more money than iv made. (Couple thousand atleast) Very frustrated. Very disappointed with the unit overall. Please let me know what you think if you have time. thanks for all your videos.
395 works great, love it! What problems have you exactly had?
+Home Improvement How To's - mostly problems with it priming. I just recently watched your live stream on TH-cam where you and John go over airless sprayer problems. A lot of what you guys talked about makes sense. I was disappointed in the Unit overall because of how well I cleaned it after every job and still had problems with it priming. It was so hit or miss! Every job I was crossing my fingers hoping not to run into problems. I am picking it up from the repair shop soon. Looking forward to seeing what their tech guys say. You’re trouble shooting videos have saved me in the field a couple times. I basically learned everything about this trade so far from your channel and have made good money. Thanks for all your guys help. Would love to come out and intern with you and the crew at one of your job sites next summer. - Brian in Chicago
southsideshenanigans. I don't like the titan. It clogged all the time. I only trust. Graco. From 395 n up. Will run for ever until it gets. Stolen
Chris what do u think of the graco 395 after using it?
It is awesome, definitely would recommend it!
Thanks! i just got a killer deal on one brand new.
Home Improvement How To's if you have a video using the 395, you should put a link to it in the description....so we all can see it in action
395 vs 490 which would you prefer?
Both are great!
I just bought an Ultra 395 PC for applying stain to my tool shed. It should also be useful for painting the rest of my house... and my neighbors will be free to borrow it if they choose. It should last me a while.
It has lasted us awhile and we use it everyday, hope it works well for you!
It was those type of sprayers I used to refinish tubs on base. well made tool!! I always hated the real rigid hose though.
Yes, good product
I want to buy the 390 classic hi boy. Recommend?
Can you do a review on Graco magnum x5
Will do
@@Idahopainter thank you I will stay tuned
hi. do you have a video about. how to fix or replacing the middle deal on titan x pro.
Just bought one of these sprayers today. Went to my local Sherwin Williams and picked up all of your recommended tools. I had a Titan 440 Impact picked out but the salesmen worked out a deal for me on this one since everyone around here is pretty much Graco. Feels like i am starting a painting business! I am actually just going to paint my own new construction house. Been watching all of your very informational videos, thanks for all the help! You have me convinced that I CAN do a good job on my own house. Only thing I am worried about is the painted cabinets we will have in the Kitchen. They will be painted in place, and I think I will hire a professional to come do those... If you want to come to Nixa Mo (home of Jason Bourne) let me know!! Thanks again
Chris Huddleston Hi, give it a try before going out to hire a professional to paint your cabinets. If you can paint your house you can paint the cabinets yourself. I used my 490 PC Pro that I bought 6 months ago and painted the kitchen cabinets myself and it worked out very well. The finish was very nice. Just make sure you use the right kind of paint and tip size. This is also my first time owning and using a sprayer. Are used SW pro classic paint and 208 tip size
you use this thing on small interior mill work stuff as well as full on exteriors ?
Looking forward to it! This one tends to run for less than the 440 Impact
Which one is better the 395 PC or the pro x19???
I'm looking into buying my first pump, there's a lot of options. Any advice?
Yes. Go buy it .
Una pregunta la máquina Graco 390 puede aplicar masa corrida? Agradecería. Su respuesta gracias
Have you tried the Graco GX-19?
I have not
what type and size of airless sprayer paint do you recommend to paint a baseboard trim on doors and cabinets millwork jobs i would really appreciate it thank yup
Are you talking about tip size? If so, 310
Thanks for the review looking into buying one now. Anybody know real quick how much these run $$
$987
I have a tip! When cleaning the lowboy 395 manifold filter keep the hose, intake and prime tube down to ground level. Else water can back up in the manifold chamber and overflow.
Thanks God bless! Mac
Hey, that's a great tip thanks. I will try that on my 490
what's the verdict on this sprayer? I'm eager to see a video review after you've used it :)
I have started using it. The thing is awesome.
How is the 395 holding up ,,I'm kinda curious to know?
Decent but ill take a 440 instead
@@Idahopaintervery helpful, thanks for the feedback.
i love graco 395 is my favorite. very reliable. you will be happy
My test for new guy's, can you clean the pump with just 5 gal of water..
hey chris great video, always been put off the graco models, in the uk the customer service isn't great, we dont have a massive dealer network like in the U.S., i use a airlessco 400lp, unit is over 12years old, never let me down once, great thing about the airlessco unit is the fact you can nip the packings up to get a longer life out of them, they last a long time, what kind of life do you think the graco will give between servicing. great video
1-2 years. Thanks for watching Simon!
Can i spray kitchen cabinets with this one is it have a good regulator thanks
Yes, we recommend using an HVLP though
I have A 395 490 low boy and a 5900 gas rig from GRACO. The gas rig is about 15 years old starts 1st pull every time
Hey, Idaho Painter. What deck stain products do you like to use or prefer? Out.
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I'm a master painter here in Texas with over 30yrs exp..Cabot stain is by far the best stain...
jimmy davila cool. Thanks, I'll give it a go next deck I stain.
Replacing a Wagner 130 with the Graco 395. Worlds of difference.
I was on a painting crew and we used big ol' gas powered Gracos that looked like they were from a bygone era. Didn't realize they spoiled me. That Wagner was a terrible disappointment.
Sorry to hear
Should I buy one of these if I'm only painting a 1800 foot house, 30x50 and possibly a cedar fence later. Or should I stick with brush and roller. I only paint every 6 to 7 years. Not a professional.
It would definitely be worth it to worth. We usually roll interiors and spray exteriors.
I have used titan/spraytech 2255 , Graco 490, Graco 595, titan 440 and Graco 390. The only ones I had problems are the titan 440 and the Graco 390 they are not an every day use so both got burned motor but oh well what can I save you doing an everyday thing make sure you get a big enough sprayer. Now I have a ultra Max 2 695 and love it.
It is rare you burn a motor unless you have a bad power source,. The ONLY TIME I've done that...I found out the house was wired wrong,..so it was running 60 volts rather than 120. I'm surprised it even ran at all. Most motors (I assumed "all" untill it happenned to me) are protected from overheating with a cut-out switch. But???
Can I use this on cabinets?
In case you didn't know. You can turn a 395 into a 495 simply by flipping the dip switches inside the control box
Dip switches? How?
That’s bullshit, big difference on the motor which is what determines the amount of power available to move the piston.
@@DownloaderVideo not bullshit its the same motor in both the 395 and 495
@@edchaos2679 Show some proof then. I keep my statement until I see some proof.
@@DownloaderVideo I went to the technicians training facility in Georgia and was certified by Greco to repair them.
I’m in line to purchase the magnum prox17.
Is it a good one????
thomas seven ok but what about the pro x 17?
thomas seven I don’t know what is less than a 390! That’s what I am asking! Geeze!
OK bottom line , 395 or 440 ?
No doubt! Rambling...
I just purchased this exact unit to replace my ancient ultra plus 1000 (killer old sprayer though). Hopefully it'll do the job comparitively... Thanks for the review! :)
Do they sell the pressure knob for the 395
hey bud,
first off: Thank you for taking time to share your ideas and experience with people.
secondly: I know this is a graco review and Im not downing them but Im about to purchace a Titan sprayer. Im looking at either the 330 or 350. can you tell me which you would choose personally and why?
thx bro. and keep the videos coming.
Wow, I didn't know Titan made anything smaller than the 440..my age is showing
do you prefer graco or titan ?
Can anyone tell me the difference between the graco 190 & graco 390. some advice plzz
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I'm about to buy my first sprayer. Throughout the years I've gotten a ton of experience with the Graco sprayers. Would you suggest this 395/390 or the titan 440/410. I only paint a home about 2-6 times a year. I do home flipping with a couple investors.
good review.thanks Chris
Love your videos! Love my Graco 495st I got it at a yard sale for $50 with extra hoses and guns! It's still pumping great 7yrs and hundreds of gallons later! $$$ makers.
What a steal!!
Jim Davis definitely
I have the Grayco ES210 Pro. I really like it. Does anybody else have it I love to hear what you think?
I have not tried it yet!
I have the 210es. It has the same endurance pump as the 390. It's been running strong for years and still going. But I just purchased the 395 just in case. You can paint damn near anything with either machine.
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