Wagner 0525002 Power Painter Max with Optimus

by Wagner

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The Wagner Power Painter Max with Optimus Dual-Tip Technology is a handheld sprayer designed for homeowners who want to speed up their painting projects. It uses high-speed piston-pump technology and a tungsten-carbide tip to provide control, minimal overspray, and a fan-shaped pattern that's preferred by professionals. Electronic four-speed control makes the Power Painter Max great for painting large surfaces and detail work alike, including shutters, lattice, sheds, fences, decks, garages, and smaller houses.

The Wagner Power Painter Max with Optimus Dual-Tip Technology package includes: Wagner Power Painter Max with Optimus Dual-Tip Technology Dual tips 1.5-quart paint reservoir Six-foot dual hose set Dual hose fitting Quick-flush lid Container clip Backpack assembly Oil lubricant Cleaning brush Carrying case

Paint can be sprayed from the 1.5-quart reservoir or extracted directly from the paint can with the included suction tube. View larger.

This sprayer's two-tip design gives it the versatility and precision for evenly painting large surfaces and small detail work alike.

Two Tips are Better than One
Wagner realizes that when it comes to paint sprayers, two tips are better than one. The Power Painter Max with Optimus Dual-Tip design creates a vacuum effect between the tips, which draws more paint particles into a single spray distribution than single-tipped sprayers. The result is more even surface coverage, better paint adhesion, wider spray pattern, longer-lasting finish, less overspray, more precise control, and greater versatility for covering a wider variety of surface types. With the Power Painter Max you can achieve professional-looking results three times faster than when painting with a brush.

Each spray tip is made from durable tungsten-carbide, the same material used by professional paint sprayers. The result is added durability, longer lifespan, and better performance over the outdated steel and ceramic spray tips found on other guns.

And with a rotatable tip guard, the Power Painter Max can change direction to paint up and down or side to side. Just rotate the tip guard for maximum versatility.

Four Speeds and Flow Control Put Versatility and Precision at Your Fingertips
Because of its built-in electronic four-speed control, you can use the Power Painter Max to spray a variety o f surfaces and materials with just one tool. Just push a button to switch between spraying large surfaces and small, detail pieces. Lower speeds allow for greater control over trim pieces, while faster speeds handle exterior walls quickly and easily by increasing the flow of material through the sprayer.

The Power Painter Max also has an easy flow-control function for dialing in the perfect spray pattern for the material you're using. Thicker spray materials work best at the higher-flow positions, while thinner spray materials work best at the lower-flow positions. The lower the flow, the closer you can get to your work and the less overspray you will have. Changing the spray pattern is as easy as turning the flow control knob counterclockwise to increase the amount of paint flow and turning it clockwise to decrease it.

Spray Up to 7.2 Gallons per Hour
Powerfully built, the Power Painter Max lets you spray up to 7.2 gallons per hour, making fast work of big projects. You can spray material from either the large, 1.5-quart reservoir, or for larger tasks, you can use the included six-foot suction tube to extracting paint directly from the can.

Smart Design Provides Comfort and Ease of Use
Power Painter Max's soft-grip handle provides all-day comfort for larger painting projects, and the sprayer's lightweight construction allows for comfortable one-handed operation. For even greater convenience, you can use the included backpack reservoir for maximum mobility while you paint.

The Power Painter Max sets up in less than five minutes: simply plug the sprayer into a standard 120-volt socket and you're ready to start painting. Cleanup takes less than ten minutes with the included cleaning brush.

The Power Painter Max with Optimus Technology is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Power Painter Max with Optimus Technology, dual tips, 1.5-quart paint reservoir, six-foot dual hose set, dual hose fitting, quick-flush lid, container clip, backpack assembly, oil lubricant, cleaning brush, and carrying case.

Product Description

Wagner, Power Painter, Model 320, Wide Shot, 4X Speed Electronic Painting System, 2400 PSI Of Power, Sprays Most Latex Paint Without Thinning, New, Wide-Angle Tip For Super-Wide Application Of Latex Paint, Improved Spray Pattern Control With Selection Of 4 Spray Patterns At The Touch Of A Button, Spray From Quart Container Straight From Can With 5' Suction Set, Long-Life Carbide Piston & Cylinder, New Stain Tip For Oil-Based Stains.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 11.8 x 10 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002BA5W3M
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 0525002
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,320 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #57 in Home Improvement > Painting Supplies & Wall Treatments > Paint Sprayers

Customer Reviews

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69 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good painter for the right person, May 28, 2010

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John Schaben (La Crosse, KS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wagner 0525002 Power Painter Max with Optimus (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've been using Wagner Power painters for nearly 30 years now and have yet to be disappointed, this one seems to be no exception. I bought the power painter MAX in spite of reading all the negative reviews about the MAX and the PLUS. Almost all the negatives seemed to deal with inexperienced operators in my opinion. I bought this one to replace my 4th power painter that wore out a year or so ago and I haven't had a need for one until now.

I had an old aluminum awning I was throwing out but a neighbor down the block asked if he could have it. I figured that would be a good test for the power painter because if the paint job didn't come out OK, the guy getting the awning could repaint it. Well, with the negative reviews in mind, I dug out a 12 year old can of Glidden Gripper primer. A very thick exterior primer, and mixed in some equally old and somewhat chunky Emulsabond. Emulsabond is a primer/conditioner to enhance a paints ability to stick to weathered and chalky surfaces. I set up the sprayer and tested it with water. I always do that with airless sprayers. In case it hadn't been thoroughly cleaned or something the last time it was used it gives a chance to work out the problems without wasting expensive paint and also eliminates the mess. I dumped about a quart of the old, unscreened paint in the cup and gave it a couple of 30 second bursts but it wouldn't prime. I added about 3 oz of Floetrol, another conditioner to aid spraying, and tried again. It primed in about 15 seconds. I shot the underside of the awning and about half the top side and got a couple of globs come out. I pulled the motor off the cup and scraped the "floaties" off the pickup screen, topped off the cup and finished painting.

Bottom line was it went very well. All told, it took about an hour and a half to pull the awning up to a work area, break out the power washer and clean it up, put the power washer away, set up the painter, paint the awning, clean up the painter and put it away.

THE PROS

-Very quick, moves a lot of paint in a hurry so you need to keep moving. Remember 7.2GPH is a quart in a little over 2 minutes. You can empty a 1-1/2 quart cup in 3 min.

-Decent pattern, although this job didn't offer much opportunity to try to many variations.

-Overspray was a lot less than I expected. For the most part paint went where I wanted it.

-Easy assembly/dissassembly and clean up. tip - ignore the "easy garden hose cleanup" procedure outlined in the manual. It was written by people who want to sell the things. IMHO, that method will not get the unit clean enough and you may never get a second use out of it. I just get a bucket of warm soapy water and take the sprayer apart, throwing all the parts except the motor in the bucket. I turn the cup upside down over the paint can to recover the leftover paint and wash all the parts while the cup is draining. Then I wash the cup and reassemble the sprayer with a few drops of oil down the pickup and overflow ports.

THE CONS

-Noisy, kind of the nature of the beast.

-Heavy and the vibration can be painful. I am not a large person (5'6", 160 lbs, 67 yrs old) and after about 10 minutes continuous use I was glad I was done. I only use these "buzz bombs" for small jobs, less than a gallon of paint. If you want to paint a house or garage, I would recommend a Spray-Tech or Grayco, easier to use and much easier on the body. I have a Spray tech for the bigger stuff.

Just a couple of more tips on airless sprayers.

-Make sure to follow the directions about using a few drops of machine oil in the pickup and overflow tubes. Greatly aids in the sprayers ability to prime.

-Always check it out with water first.

-Use a paint conditioner such as Floetrol or Wagners brand (don't recall that name) instead of water to thin latex. The conditioner contains surfactants which allows the paint to flow without watering it down. To a point, to much of a good thing seldom is.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely The Best Small Job Paint Sprayer Ever, July 29, 2010

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rocketman (Honolulu, HI USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wagner 0525002 Power Painter Max with Optimus (Tools & Home Improvement)

After reading the reviews I was convinced the folks who gave this sprayer low marks were not familiar with spray painting, or with paint sprayers in general. Now I'm convinced I was right. I went ahead and bought it, and have used it constantly for a month now and can tell you it's great for small jobs. It fits the need for someone like me, a general contractor doing renovations and additions. I use it for spraying Sherwin Williams Pro Classic Latex - which is a paint that absolutely requires spraying to get a good even finish - on pieces of trim or molding or baseboards, before installation. You can lay out five or six pieces, fill the cup, spray, and clean it up in ten minutes.

This sprayer is NOT for a person who wants to paint their whole house. They should buy a good airless sprayer. I have an AirTech and use it for big jobs. The kind where you stick it into a five gallon bucket and spray for several hours.

And though this sprayer comes with a backpack bucket and an extension so you can hook up to a big bucket of paint six feet away, I threw all that in the garbage can. You use this sprayer with the cup for small jobs. Period. And forget all the power settings. You'll put it on number four, the highest speed, and turn the volume up to the max. That way you are taking advantage of the 7.2 gph power to get a real fine mist, especially with latex, which is what makes spray painting look good.

One thing to keep in mind is that if you want to paint things that are laid flat on a worktable, or between sawhorses, you must fill the cup completely so that you can tilt it down. If the suction tube sucks air it sends big blobs of paint out. So you have to work with it a bit to know when to stop and top off the cup if you are doing work where you are essentially pointing down. If you are painting horizontally it's not as bad, but unless it's something where the paint isn't going to run down the wall it's better to paint things that are laid flat. At least with gloss paint that you have added Floetrol to. That's another thing, always put Floetrol or an extender in the latex paint to keep it running smoothly and let it flow out into a gloss.

For the price and the ease of clean up it's a winner.

A tip for clean up - I spray the entire unit with WD 40 periodically. Plastic and all. That way the paint doesn't adhere as much. And after a month of using it every other day it only has a couple of specks of paint on it. But you have to spray and then pour the leftover paint back into the can and then go and clean it right away. Otherwise the little parts inside get gummed up.

Graco is just releasing an 18volt cordless cup painter that has a distinct advantage over all these Wagners and other cup sprayers: it has a tilting suction feed cup so that you can spray straight up and straight down and not run dry. In other words, as you tilt the sprayer, the curved feed line inside rotates to the lowest point in the cup. So you can go a lot longer without refilling. But that little puppy is $500. Now, if you can afford it for small jobs, that would beat this model hands down. But for $150 and a little bit of effort refilling the cup continuously it's a lot better deal. And, as I say, if you're doing a big job you want the full on airless, anyway.

For the money I give it a five.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wagner Power Paint Sprayer...works, August 20, 2010

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Frank - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wagner 0525002 Power Painter Max with Optimus (Tools & Home Improvement)

I used the Wagner Power Paint Sprayer, after reading reviews written by several kind souls at this site. Following their recommendations and the sprayer's own instructions, I used the sprayer to apply water based primer and color-coat latex paint to my living/dinning room (walls and ceiling) having a total sq ft of about 1300. (It is a big room) The ceiling is textured (not popcorn) plaster that precludes any use of a roller or brush application.

In addition to following the instruction manual and the recommendations posted on Amazon, I would suggest the following:

1) plan the paint application to avoid any breaks longer than 3-8 minutes--any longer and you risk clogging the unit and becoming frustrated,

2) consider thinning the paint using water or additive, even if the paint says that thinning is not required (I followed the additive's suggestion (8oz / gal),

3) use the back-pack accessory if you need more than a 1/2 gal, the back-back can handle up to 1.5 gal if needed, allows use of both hands, and can be held as an over-the-shoulder (which I found more convenient)

4) avoid the paint-can attachment, while it looks good and seems simple, is not stable enough as the pickup clip slips off the can-lip and air can get into the line, plus the can handle will bite into your hand as you hold it,

5) if stopping for longer than 10 minutes clean the unit,

6) to clean the unit, completely disassemble the sprayer,

7) disassemble the sprayer and allow the parts to soak in warm water as you clean up one part at a time, and

8) as you've read #5,6,7, expect to take 30-45 minutes for each cleaning (hence suggestion #1 to plan short breaks, if any once painting begins), For me clean up was longer than the 10min I found in a Wagner video.

My sprayer has 4 speeds and a 10-click adjustable flow control. I used speed 2, with the flow control set at 3 clicks from the lowest setting. The coverage was manageable with minimal drip/runs. Any time I stopped to relocate the ladder, I wiped the tip with a moist cloth to pick up any paint flowing from the tip.