Graco TruCoat 360 VSP | Spray Pattern Problems | Full Disassembly
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video I show the issues I'm having with a TrueCoat 360 VSP Electric TrueAirless Sprayer. I fully disassemble the pump, clean, and re-assemble with no change.
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I haven't taken mine apart (yet), but I'm getting really upset that I'm continually having to clean it. Like you mostly baseboards and doors, Like you I've had it a few years and have probably used it under 30hrs. Today I had a 9ft x 9ft exterior wall to shoot, and wouldn't you know. It started out great, about two or three minutes into it... it quits spraying. I'm at the jobsite, so I take it apart, clean in best I can... nothing. Worse $300 I've ever spent. Thanks for sharing your experience & vid!
Nice video. Helped me out! I couldn't remove the prime knob and I was getting a little hot. Your video mentioned there was a screw holding it on. So I checked and sure enough there was the screw. Thanks for keeping my blood pressure under control.
I've always been very careful about keeping my sprayer clean, and I was amazed at how much crap had built up in the pump assembly.
Thanks for this great review.. I’ve just bought the new tips yesterday.. tried it and patterns still not good. Trash can here we go.. the home right sprayer I have cost 1/3 of that crap and yes it does spray paint straight from the can with larger tips included.. the only problem is that you need do more coatings which still sucks but finishing is 10 times better than 360 VSP.. tks.
The TCPro is worth it. I also bought a harbor freight sprayer and used an adapter to run DeWalt batteries. I have a video on the TCPro uploaded and a video on the harbor freight sprayer in the works #procrastinatorsunitetommorrow.
I had the same results on mine. Sprayed under 6 gallons of paint over one year on doors and baseboards. Problems with pulse spray pattern right out of the box. Then spitting 9-10 months down the road. Called the manufacturer and they sent me a replacement under warranty. Going to give the replacement another go.
All the problems you outlined in the beginning were on point. I thought it was something j was doing wrong. I’m going to trash mine but before I do I’m running a cup of acetone thru it. I have and x5 and it works great, but I do t like running up and down stairs in my house to clean it
Inhave same issue, and inhave two, no more time, garbage for kow. Thanks for the video.
I see a lot of bad reviews about this sprayer, and I know someone will probably say I don't know what I'm talking about about, but mine sprays flawlessly. I thin down my latex paint with water each time. Turn dial between 3 and 4 and it sprays on amazingly smooth. Only sputters right as it's starting to run out of paint but I've gotten good at knowing when to stop before that happens. Been using mine for over a year. Only issue was having to replace the o ring where the cup locks onto the gun.
Glad yours works well. You might be the exception to the rule. I was never happy with mine from day one.
Mine quit working after one cup. Thanks for the breakdown what sprayer you considering next?
Watch my linked video for the TC PRO Cordless. Works much better! I'm also reviewing the Bauer sprayer from Harbor Freight. Keep an eye out for that video.
I have two of these. The first one worked really well and sprayed great for awhile. Then after a couple years the motor took a crap or something, tried fixing it but couldnt. Got a new one, now it spits out this bubbly air with the paint. I'm just going to save up for an HVLP, this sprayer is a serious waste of money and time if you're looking for perfection. I think it has something to do with the quality control of parts at the facility to be honest.
After this one I bought the cordless version with a triple stage pump. It's night and day different and I'm mostly pleased with it. I'll put a video out on it soon.
Really shocked. I have a couple of them and really like them for small jobs. The disassembly and deep cleaning restored the second one I have since previous owner did not clean very well. It does seem to go through tips pretty quick through if they left dry between, I ended up cleaning as normal. flushing with pump armor, then putting the tip in a ziplock bag of pump armor. Seems to keep the from failing between jobs.
The zip lock is probably a good idea. I've managed to break another one so I'll have a video up soon on what not to do! Abusing tools for views! lol.
@@fixitwithjerry6161 You probably use yours much more than I use mine as well. Mine comes out a couple times a year to paint up a pack of trim or a few doors then back into storage. If I were painting more then I would step up to the higher end model that uses the better tips, but for what little I use it for it has done very well. I still have a bigger airless but it has not been used in years since for the small jobs I end up wasting so much paint in cleanup.
Damn I jus bought one today will use it for the first time tomorrow but after reading your reviews I'm questioning myself to return before I use it and jus upgrade for a better one🤔
I threw this one in the trash and, after a ton of research, wound up back with Graco "TC Pro Cordless Airless Paint Sprayer" - it's night and day different. As if it was made by a different company. I 've been using it since I made this video and I have nothing by good things to say about it.
I just bought one, i found out right off the bat you have to thin the hell out of your paint to not have the spit spots. And carry a rag with you and pay attention to the paint drip at the bottom of the nozzle wipe it off every few passes. But I wish i would have bought something different. But try thinning and every so often wipe the nozzle and see if that will help. I wish i would have watched your video before purchase.
Thanks, sorry you didn't find the video sooner. I wound up tossing this one and buying a TC PRO Cordless. It works much better.
I’ve had mine for 6 months and have had issues with the pulsing spray pattern and splattering. Tried buying replacement tips. Then today it would push out water but not the paint. It’s really just been a headache. It sucks because I was recommended this sprayer by other TH-cam DIYers but it hasn’t worked out well for me!
Same, it never worked great out of the box. I upgraded to their cordless version and haven't looked back.
@@fixitwithjerry6161i almost bought the cordless. I found with the corded you have got to thin you paint more than you normally would. I use promar 200 oil on finish work. My opinion it is one of the most under rated paints on the market. When brushing it I’ll mix a little thinner but most of the time zero and this paint lays as flat as anything I’ve ever painted with.
@@johnmcnemar9444 Good to know, thanks!
Same here! Y was hoping you'd fix it lol. I was going to attempt repairing mine. Did you buy another one. Which gun do you recommend for diy projects around the house? Thanks for the video.
After doing as much research as I had time for, (I needed a gun for a job literally the day after shooting this video), I bought the Graco TC Pro Cordless. It was on sale at the time for around $550 with two batteries and a charger. It looks nearly identical to the TruCoat 360 but it has a far superior pump, serviceable tip assembly, and a spray pattern that matches that of their larger sprayers like the Magnum x7 I have. Looking back I've easily wasted $550 in time / materials from problems caused by the TruCoat 360. It's a total waste of money. I plan on shooting a video of the TC Pro when I have time. Hope that helps!
The graco vsp is garbage. I spent more cleaning and unclogging the damn thing than I would have if I just used a paint brush.
I took mine apart and discovered the piston was stuck, I cleaned everything out and put everything together and no spray still just loud noises. I wonder if you can get a spare pump?
Thank you very much! I got mine as a Birthday gift from my new step - Dad who is now I believe 83yrs old and just the sweetest man so I don’t have the heart to tell him this thing sucks! 🥲 However like you I thought it was just me … maybe not doing something right! Grrr but nope it’s not! So thx for all you did to show how this thing SUCKS! Lol mine simply won’t spray now n it’s only my second time using (trying) it! The first time it did just like yours though and I ended up brushing up after it and thinking I was doing something wrong! I had a Wagner before and liked it a lot. So I guess I could possibly try reaching out to Graco and seeing if they might do something? Doesn’t hurt to try I guess. Put on my dumb blonde act and sweet as a Georgia peach voice and see what happens 🤷♀️🤣🤣🤣 thx again… wish me no scratch that … say a lil prayer for me?👍🏻🙏❤️
😬 maybe store credit? Anyway, glad I could help!
I came on here hoping for some miracle fix. I'm glade I'm not the only one though, I thought it was something I was doing. What a waste.
I used one of these sprayers finish custom kitchen cabinets, the finish came out as good or better than a factory finish. I used Dutch boy Cabinet, Door and Trim paint and then top coated with Aqua Coat, Table/Bar Top Commercial Finish. I set the speed at 1 or 2 and I do get a pulsating spray but the Dutch Boy paint levels amazingly well. I sprayed the doors while they were hanging vertically then immediately laid them flat to reduce runs while drying. Then I scuff sanded them and top coated with the Aqua Coat. The Aqua Coat had to be sprayed horizontally and left to dry horizontally as well or it would just run off.
Great info! Sometimes you just have to work with what you have.
@@fixitwithjerry6161 Well... my sprayer is currently waiting for parts so there is that. The failure is likely my fault as I left paint in it for too long without cleaning it. 😕
@@TerryPullen Yikes. Yea I thought I was doing a good job cleaning mine until I took it apart.
Do you recommend the 4'' or 12'' nozzle for cabinets, I feel like the 4'' sprays a lot of material in a small area.
@@aldasilva2239 Graco recommends a 311 tip for cabinets. I think its a 6" Spray pattern.
OK, I just threw mine away after following your video and taking it apart Still does the same crap
My question is, what do I get now?
This is strictly for home use. I’ve got baseboards doors and an entire four bedroom home to paint.
The TC PRO. I have another video on it > th-cam.com/video/eAsg-ij4KxM/w-d-xo.html < . It's been in my fleet for almost 3 years and I even let my employees use it. Some are better than others at cleaning it (hence why I replaced the pump). It is more expensive and you have to consider the cost of batteries/chargers. Even then, it has paid for itself many times over. If you're a homeowner just looking for something decent to get you by I've had good results with the harbor freight sprayers but they have discounted the Bauer and switched to Avanti - I haven't had a chance to use on of those yet. Lastly, I hear Wagner has stepped up their game with the Control Pro 130 but, again, haven't gotten my hands on one yet. Hope that helps, good luck!
I'm glad you made the video so I wouldn't have to thanks. I'm looking at mine to figure if I should take it apart nope trash it is
I let mine prime and sit with some acetone, and sprayed it out. Not sure if that would have helped clean it, but it didn't. Still busted unfortunately and no easy way to get replacement parts out of warranty
I Upgraded to the TC PRO (and also broke it). I have a video out on it now as well.
good call, good video, I agree with you, it's always a waste of time. thank you.
Thanks, glad the time I spent saved someone else. Thanks for watching!
Jerry,
You mentioned you were in the market for another sprayer. Did you find something you liked? I'm having similar issues with my 360, any it's driving me crazy.
The Cordless version of this sprayer is what I wound up with. I'll put a video out soon but it's night and day different.
@@fixitwithjerry6161 doyou still like the other one you got?What is the name of that one? Thank you for sharing this info! 😊
Nvm just saw your latest video! :)
@@Attieattie_104 It's the TruCoat TCPro. Much better. I'm also reviewing a Harbor Freight version that I'll post soon. And I plan to check out Graco's newest cordless - the Ultra Quickshot - although it's a much more expensive tool. Let me know if you buy one!
I just finished taking mine apart and it was full of paint. I did clean it when I last used it but..... I will try mine tomorrow with water to see if at least sprays and jf it does ill try paint . If this works I will clean it as recommended and then I will take the pump apart and see how clean it is. If it still has paint in it then I would say that graco has issues with HOW to clean your gun. Also I can't believe that the cost of a pump it about 90% of getting a new one.....shame on you Graco on making a $250.00 disposable paint sprayer.
Yea, it was disappointing coming from their better sprayers like the X7 to this. Total flop. I also review the TC PRO in another video and its like they are made by different companies. The difference is night and day.
this would be great for textured walls!
So true
my white plastic piece broke on the pump to gear. They wont sell just that part. such a waste.
I got one, it las for 3 projects about 5 gallons only, unfortunately is being a year since I got it so no warranty!😢
Same problem with new one I bought. It will not produce a smooth finish no matter what tip, what speed or how much you thin the paint. The problem is it is cheap, cheap design and not for finish work. OK for painting a brick or rough surface but don't use if a smooth finish is desired. It is equivalent to the 60's - 70's era old hand held electric sprayers my dad used to use to paint the fence or chicken coop. Expensive for what it is and there is no disclosure in the sales material that discloses the lack of ability to produce a nice finish. There are better sprayers.
I bought their newer cordless version with they dewalt battery and a better spray tip. I have a video coming out soon about it. It's far superior to this version.
The ultramax cordless version it's the best but the price is like 600 dlls .. I have the most cheaper 140 dlls and it sucks
I bought one a year ago painted my son’s room only used 2 gallons of paint cleaned it real good put pump armor in it to store it. I took it out today to spray some trim. The damn thing won’t prime or spray tried cleaning again still don’t work. I’m so mad I could spit nails. These companies are trouble. I won’t ever by another hand held from Graco. I guess I’ll try a titan or maybe just get a cheap one. Over $200.00 flushed DC own the drain never again!!! Graco you should be ashamed of your product!!!
I have that same sprayer and brand new it sprayed horribly such a harsh orange peel finish.Looking at most of the ocmments there is no repair.
Do you use pump armor in your sprayers?
Yes every time.
After painting did you run thinner through gun? I run thinner through gun after every use haven’t had a problem. It’s not the greatest sprayer, but it has done decent for me, I back roll as well though.
I usually use their cleaning solution after cleaning but right out of the box this thing never had a great spray pattern. I have also tried thinning paint in this sprayer before with little to no change. Also, backrolling is not an option on trimwork if you want a smooth finish.
@@fixitwithjerry6161 I hear ya, I meant cleaning it after, I run thinner through it, fill up a canister and run it through spraying. Meh, either way for the money it probably wouldn’t last that long anyway. I’m not doing super detailed work, spraying metal cans (dumpsters) so as long as it’s even in good. I use oil based enamel.
@@CFLDumpsters I see. I use their cleaning solution (I think its similar to antifreeze - at least it smells like antifreeze). I've never used oil-based paints in that sprayer so idk. Now that I have the cordless TC Pro I would never go back. It's spray nozzle assembly is WAY better and its replaceable. The pump is also more smooth and more quiet. I keep meaning to publish a review video on the new sprayer as well, just haven't had the time.
So I am a little confused. You said that that guard was not removable but then you removed it. Are you able to remove it using some pliers while the unit is still together or do you have to take the whole thing apart in order to remove the guard? I flipped the tip on mine and left it for a couple of days before I got to cleaning it and now it won't spray. It makes the right noise and it primes but it won't spray even with the tip removed. I would like to just unscrew the guard and clean it out if that is possible without taking the whole thing apart.
Nevermind I found out. I tried to remove the nozzle and it does it fact unscrew but it will break the case or at least the case will start to separate before the whole nozzle comes out. The answer is yes you have to take the case off before removing the nozzle from this sprayer.
Is the spraying “unit” of the front end of the sprayer (the black portion) the only part by your estimation that has paint running through it? I thought about buying one of these that has paint stuck in it but seems like as long as you could get that part apart it would narrow down the failure points for tou
On this model the black unit I think you're referring to is the pump assembly. It's not designed to be taken apart and I was not able to get paint to flow through it. I trashed the whole thing and bought a TC Pro that I also ruined and replaced the pump. That video is linked on one of the video suggestion end cards.
I have two of them. When new they work great. Sprayed no more than 3 gallons through them and both pumps clogged. First time I was able to tear down pump remove clog and reassemble. Worked for half gallon then clogged again. Just tore down both pumps and found all the seal are hardened. You can’t buy a rebuild kit. Only option is replacement pumps at $150 ea. these things are absolute junk and rate them no higher than just a toy that works for a few sprays
Does it need thinner?
I've tried thinning the paint. Zero change.
@@fixitwithjerry6161 bought it before seeing this video, found it’s best for spraying outdoors, ie. cabinets and baseboards pre-installation or rooms where the only color you’re using is white.
I’m fairly new at remodeling though. Could be of better use to me with practice
@@Kanolios I gave up on it. Bought a TC Pro Cordless. Night and day difference.
Bought mine a year ago to paint basement remodel and it seemed to work ok, not great but ok. Just got it back out to paint living room and it did exactly what apparently they all do, splatter paint, I'm really unhappy with this pos. Also wasn't particularly happy with the amount of overspray but I'm new to sprayers so maybe just wasn't sure what to expect. All in all a huge waste of 275.00
Yea, I can agree. I bought their newer cordless version. Night and Day difference.
It's the paint you are using. Might be too thick. Next time apply very little water or mineral spirits and mix. Works every time
I've tried several different ways of thinning. It never produced better results for me. Too late now anyway. I threw it in the trash and bought a TCPro Cordless. Night and day difference.
Yeah I bought one and I’ve used it one time. I’m not impressed with it. Sprays way too much paint.
Bro, mine did the same thing every time the paint was to thick. As soon as I thinned out with water or “Floetrol by FLOOD” the sprayer laid down pain smoooooth. You shouldn’t of thrown that away
I have used Floetrol and I think it helps, but at the time my patience had ran out. I bought the cordless TCPro and I don't miss the headache of troubleshooting the 360. The cordless feature of the TCPro along with the upgraded 3 stage pump that's in the Pro, the cost to upgrade was worth it to me.
I paid $170 for the corded version to paint a new door. Sprayed with latex enamel. iI put out way too much paint whether using high, low with either nozzle in tiger strip pattern due to the pulse spray action of the sprayer. Graco recognizes the issue in the manual saying caused by moving sprayer too fast, too far away or dilution may help. Both nozzles are cheaply made and Graco's online QandA says no others nozzles are available or needed. I sanded the door and painted with a brush with good results. I blindly bought the Graco sprayer on name recognition. What a mistake. In my opinion due to the pulse output there is no way to get a quality job. The paint I was using was $40 a quart so conducting a painting experiment was not a practical choice. The author keeps referring to a cordless version that as far as I see costs between $600-$900. He says he will shortly post a video. Why in the world would I trust Graco at this point and for that amount of money? I don't!
I can understand your frustration with that sprayer in particular. I felt the same way, I didn't want to go back with Graco but I needed a handheld sprayer for the next day. Based on the limited research I could do and what was available in store, I went with Graco again. What helped me feel more confident, is 1.) the cordless version uses a different pump and nozzle. 2.) I have two other large Graco sprayers (the 120V version that pumps out of a 5 gal bucket) that I've had for years and they've been great. I'm open to exploring other brands but for now Graco is just the most convenient.
You may not trust Graco because of this one line of sprayers out of many, but I can assure you they are the number one commercial sprayer company, and they make the most high end commercial grade sprayers you can get. They actually sell $20,000+ paint sprayers. Most of their sprayers are over a $1,000 and they have a very good reputation among professionals. The only company that is close is Titan and they are a little cheaper than Graco, and they don't make near as many models.
I have this cheap spray gun and I have a $1,000 Graco airless sprayer. The quality is not comparable between the two. These little ones say right on them that they are not professional grade.
Graco acquired Titan
Mine is doing the same thing
I've since upgraded to their cordless version. I'll have another video out soon.
It is cheaply made but you also have done a pretty poor job of keeping it clean, which is crucial even with really high end sprayers. I was looking to see if it's possible at all to adapt a high quality spray tip holder to it
PFJ is what I call it. A big rip off. I maybe have 10 gallons of use out of it and always clean thoroughly and it still a piece of junk
Sadly, I'm learning that this is shared experience. I do review the TC Pro in another video though. It's night and day difference, like they aren't even made by the same company.
I bought the variable speed Truecoat 360 and thought it was enough until I had a garage to do. Same problems as described so I traded in for a Magnum X5 and it is a completely different beast and I would never go back to a handheld ever again. Just the extension and tip options pay for the price of admission (460$ CAD plus about 200$ extra for another 515 and a 20" extension and a 4 foot whip). About another 1000 PSI means you really don't need to thin latex paint , very nice finish results that a handheld would struggle with in 4X the time to do it..
Agree! But also, the Graco TCPro is like a corded sprayer. It has a three stage pump and the difference is night and day. Check out my other video on it.
The problem is the connection on the lid not sealing properly. You are getting air creeping into the cup that’s why the paint is splattering. There is also a washer that should be replaced on that connection but the plastic where the lid connects to the sprayer is worn out and needs to be replaced. Home Depot has replacement cup and lid for $25
I would agree but I don't see how air could cause this problem. I also don't think air is leaking in. I wasn't losing prime, I had a vacuum on the canister every time I disassembled the gun after spraying, and it hadn't been used enough for something like that to fail. If this is the fix, Grayco should update their troubleshooting guide.
I know I'm late to the show, but, I had a problem with mine spitting and occasionally losing prime and it turned out to be the recommended Graco plastic bags that function as cup liners. Those bags keep the O-ring on the cup threads from sealing properly. I can see that is not the general problem here, but that is what was causing mine.
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I’ll buy it from you.
It's already in the trash but thanks.