January 20th, 2020 by Chris Maddox

As you survey the fruits of your labour, a glint in your eye, a hand on your belt and the other primed expectantly on the trigger, the sun begins to set on another afternoon of hard work – business well done.

However, rather than being a hotshot gunslinger in the Dakotas of the Wild West, you’re in British suburbia – king of your castle. Your weapon of choice isn’t a well-oiled revolver, but a MYLEK 700W Paint Sprayer and dealing with ‘business’ has actually been a less dangerous few hours of concentrating your sharp-shooting skills on a glorious-looking, newly-painted garden fence.

The ease of use and precision of the MYLEK 700W makes it a perfect tool for applying paint quickly and effectively over a variety of surfaces. Whether you want to paint a fence for merely aesthetic and decorative reasons, looking to apply a creosote for weather-proofing – or you want to paint your walls – either way, you’ll marvel at the precise, even coverage you can achieve.

But to keep this kind of paint sprayer in optimum working order, so that it’s always ready for action whenever you need it, there’s a few simple yet invaluable points to follow.

We’ve put together our 5 top tips to keep your powered paint sprayer maintained and as good as new for longer so you’ll always be prepped for that next big painting job.

Cleaning the nozzle and preventing uneven spray dispersal

Our biggest recommendation here is to clean the nozzle of your paint sprayer as soon as you’ve finished your job and the paint is still relatively fresh. It will be a much easier job than if you let it dry over the coming weeks. Having said that, there’s a great trick you can use if you’re taking out your sprayer for the first time in a while and there’s a build-up of dry paint.

As likely as the change of the seasons, paint will, unfortunately clog up the inside of the nozzle on a paint sprayer when it dries. As it’s used layers build-up and when its stored away it can mix with dirt, grime and dust.

Simply clean out the nozzle with a needle, clearing it out will allow un-restricted paint flow making sure you don’t get uneven spray patterns. It’s worth mentioning here that the MYLEK 700W Paint Sprayer Kit actually comes with its own cleaning needle.

Store in a clean, dust-free environment where possible

Point two leads nicely on from the first one where we mentioned dust and dirt exacerbating the paint blocking issue. An easy way around this is keep the fence sprayer in a storage box or even its original packaging, so dust can’t get in and start making a stubborn barrier with the paint. This will mean cleaning the wall sprayer’s nozzle will be much easier when the time comes. So essentially, the less dirt and dust around the better for your paint sprayer. Simple, huh?

Only use oil-based paint in the sprayer

Not only is oil-based paint durable, but its consistency makes it a really good option for use with a powered paint sprayer device. Precision and greater flexibility is the order of the day here. Some industry professionals also believe that oil-based paint offers a ‘richer’ colour when compared to water-based paints. So just remember, oil-based paint should be your filler of choice.

Air filter maintenance

We recommend checking the air filter after every couple of uses. On the MYLEK 700W the air filter is easily accessible and can be quickly washed which keep performance up and help maintain the filter’s life span. But eventually it best to replace completely with a brand-new filter. The MYLEK 700W paint gun comes with an extra spare filter as standard.

General cleaning

It’s important getting into the habit of giving the paint cup a thorough clean after use before they begin to dry too much. They can be easily twisted off your paint sprayer and then it’s a simple matter of rinsing it in the indoor sink with soapy water, or you could even use a strong water hose outside during the warmer months if you want.

Once you’ve got it clean, it’s then just a case of activating the paint sprayer, working the paint remnants through the system from the last job, so next time they’ll be no contamination.

Simply refill the paint container with clean water and reattach to the sprayer and turn it on. Aim the spray into a bucket or an area the water can harmlessly drain or evaporate away. Keep spraying until its crystal clear again and free of discolouration from the last-used paint colour.

Want to treat yourself to a new paint sprayer?

If you’re about to take on a new painting challenge indoors or out in the garden, and you don’t already have a paint sprayer or you’re looking to upgrade to something more up to the job, then head over to our products section and get the lowdown on the great-value and powerful MYLEK 700W Pro-Spray Paint Sprayer.

Some of the highlight features of the best-selling MYLEK 700 paint gun include:

• Powerful 700W motor
• 3 precise, spray pattern settings
• Free needle for nozzle cleaning
• 2 x 900ml paint cups
• 1.8m hose
• Washable air filter
• Comfortable shoulder strap

Order today and benefit from our free next working day delivery service to mainland England and Wales which comes as STANDARD. At Mylek you get quality, value for money and the service and delivery you deserve.