Which gun wash do you use. Needle O-ring replacement?

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 11:25 am
2 questions:
1. Solvent I use (gun wash from Keystone) doesn't clean old paint good enough. I guess I need to buy something different.
2.How often does needle rubber O-ring have to be replaced? My "high level" $16 gun was leaking until I replaced the O-ring. Gun part diagram shows O-ring and 2 washers holding it, washers are lost. Are they steel washers or plastic in your gun?
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 11:10 am
I use cleaner grade lacquer thinner which I purchase in 5 gallon container from my local jobber.

Don't know about anyone else but I clean my guns thoroughly after every use, apply lubrication periodically and sparingly. Never had to change an o-ring or packing to date.

Of course I would never spray paint costing hundreds of dollars per gallon through a cheap gun. It just doesn't make sense.
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