which Oil for Spray Gun?

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Darryl Young
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which Oil for Spray Gun?

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What kind of oil do should be used in a spray gun before storing it?
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Re: which Oil for Spray Gun?

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I don't use any lube or oil. I just clean it very well .
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Re: which Oil for Spray Gun?

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Like John said, completely disassemble and clean thoroughly. Oil contamination will ruin a finish job real quick and it doesn't take much to do it.
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If I am using the sprayer in a few days I just let it sit. Once I am done I will take it apart and let it soak in the thinner and clean it. Once done I put a little acetone and blow it through.
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Re: which Oil for Spray Gun?

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Do you place the gun itself in the thinner?
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