Graco 253574 Pump Armor Pump Protectant, 950 ml,Blue

Product Information

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. It can be a week of no use, a month, or even more. In my opinion, it mostly depends on the weather conditions. Before starting the process, you have to make sure that the device is as clean as possible, removing as much leftover paint as you can while it’s still in its fluid form.

What Is Graco’s Pump Armor and How to Use It Correctly

According to Graco, the Pump Armor must be used for “extended storage” of your device. Now, what do they mean by “extended”? That’s pretty much it. Your paint sprayer is ready to be stored. How to flush out the Graco Pump Armor fluid? Don’t forget that one of the main uses of Pump Armor is to protect the paint sprayer from corrosion, so diluting it with water makes no sense if you plan on storing your device for a long period. Can you reuse Pump Armor? 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?Below we’ll be explaining one of the most important parts of a paint sprayer’s maintenance that does indeed extend the lifespan and improve its performance. To sum everything up, Graco Pump Armor is absolutely needed if you care about your paint sprayer. Think of it as an accessory that without it, your paint sprayer won’t do its job.

Graco Pump Armour - 1 Litre | Dulux Decorator Centre

No, it’s not. Pump Armor is specifically designed to be used for anti-corrosion and helping lubricate paint-sprayers, so we do not recommend using antifreeze. Final thoughts 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? 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?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? 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. 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. Sure some people buy a cheap paint sprayer just for a job or two. If you’re one of them, you probably won’t care much and you may even throw the paint sprayer away after you get the job done. Turn on the device, open the prime valve, and slowly increase the pressure. Get ready to stop the device before the water starts making its way into the cup.