Get the Graco Pump Armor and insert the suction tube directly into the bottle. Take the return tube and put it into an empty cup.

Pump Armour, 3.8 litre (1 gal) - Graco Inc.

The process itself is relatively easy. The gun and the hose aren’t really needed here, because what we want to achieve, is to fill the pump with liquid, not the other parts of the paint sprayer. If you don’t know what Pump Armor is, you’re not alone. Many people seem to be confused and don’t really know what it does and if it is necessary or not, so let’s clear that out. If you’re serious about spray painting and you actually care about your device(s), you probably already know that paint sprayers need constant maintenance even when not in use, especially during the wintertime. Because Pump Armor is relatively cheap, most people do not reuse it. You can, though. I do reuse it most of the time. We decided to take as an example a product from Graco, called Pump Armor, as it is one of the most popular on the market.There aren’t any real alternatives to Graco’s Pump Armor or any other paint sprayer storage protection liquids for that matter. According to Graco, the Pump Armor must be used for “extended storage” of your device. Now, what do they mean by “extended”?

Graco 253574 Pump Armor Pump Protectant, 950 ml,Blue

It is made and approved by Graco for use in all airless pumps. It is available in two sizes: 1-quart and 1-gallon bottle sizes. What does Graco Pump Armor do? Read above the how to flush out the fluid section to learn how to collect it the proper way to be as clean as possible. Do I need to use Pump Armor if I plan on storing my device indoors? We tried to explain in detail what it is, what it does, and how to use it. We also tried to answer some of the most common questions. If there is something we haven’t covered, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below. That’s pretty much it. Your paint sprayer is ready to be stored. How to flush out the Graco Pump Armor fluid?It can be a week of no use, a month, or even more. In my opinion, it mostly depends on the weather conditions. Yes, you should use Pump Armor even if you plan on storing your device indoors, because it also prevents corrosion build-up from moisture, not just from freezing. What can I use as a Pump Armor substitute? Graco Pump Armor is mostly made of Ethylene Glycol, at around 40-60%. Other ingredients are water (40-49%) and proprietary additives, such as Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Nitrate, and Denatonium Benzoate. When to use Pump Armor? For the above step, while you can insert the return tube into the bottle of Pump Armor together with the suction tube, I don’t recommend it, because some leftover paint or whatever material you’ve been using the last time can end up inside. Ideal for DIY’ers looking for a fast and easy alternative to brushes and rollers – perfect for smaller projects.