The Block of a Bumpy Wagner Flexio 590
It’s a sunny weekend, paint cans open, and your Wagner Flexio 590 sprayer—a 600-watt, X-Boost turbine champ—should be coating your deck like a pro. But when the nozzle clogs, that 1.5-quart cup dribbles or spits, turning your smooth finish into a spotty mess. This versatile sprayer—loved for its indoor-outdoor flex and easy setup—shouldn’t choke like a bad brush. Dried paint? Latex lump? Grit in the mix? A clogged nozzle isn’t just a delay—it’s a paint job killer needing a fix. Let’s clear this Flexio 590 in 5 minutes and spray on—no more patchy pauses.
Digging Into the Nozzle Nuisance
Grab a bucket and play spray savior—unplug sprayer, pop nozzle off. Spray weak—paint crust inside tip? Filter gunked—check cup inlet; sludgy? Paint old—thick or lumpy in cup?
Hose dirty—residue in line? Nozzle worn—cracks or warp? Each sputter’s a clue—spot the stop on your Wagner Flexio 590.
Fixing the Nozzle Nudge (5 Minutes)
Flow it free—nozzle crusty? Soak tip (warm water, soap, $1, 2 min)—brush (old toothbrush, 1 min). Filter clogged? Rinse inlet (under tap, 1 min)—clear slime. Paint thick? Strain (mesh bag, $2, 1 min)—smooth mix.
Test—reassemble, spray water 30 seconds; even mist’s your gold; clogs stay? Swap tip (Wagner tip, $15). In 5 minutes, your sprayer’s smooth—you’re the paint pro.
Preventing Nozzle Nightmares
Keep it clean—flush sprayer post-job; paint dries fast. Strain always—lumps clog quick. Store dry—wet tips crust. And check filters—grime builds sneaky. Your Wagner Flexio 590 should now spray steady. If your Graco TrueCoat loses pressure, see this guide for pressure fixes.