Wagner 0518080 Control Spray Max HVLP Sprayer

Wagner Control Spray Reviews

The three sprayer guns in the Wagner Control Spray series are multi-purpose paint sprayer with variable flow control, variable air pressure, and variable spray patterns. The HVLP systems are powered by a 2 stage turbine for an even finish and low overspray. With the three spray patterns and the control of the sizes of the pattern, you can paint almost any surface with ease.

Unless you’re totally new at purchasing home equipment, you know Wagner is a brand you can rely on. When it comes to painting smaller areas of your house, finding the right tool for the job can be frustrating. Most people underestimate the importance of having a compact paint sprayer for those small, on-the-go paint projects.

Commercial, big-budget paint sprayers are comparatively sturdier but they can sometimes be over-boarded with features you don’t need and the additional price tag is a different case. Designed for hobbyist and the DIYers, professionals will also find the wagner hvlp control spray system very useful.

The 3 Wagner HVLP Control Spray Paint Spray System

	Wagner Spraytech 0417005 HVLP Control Spray	Wagner Control Spray Max 0518050	Wagner 0518080 Control Spray Max

Max. Flow Rate		2.28 GPH	7 GPH
Max. Pressure	4 PSI	4 PSI	2.7 PSI
Min/Max Fan Pattern	1/2 to 6 inches	1 / 10 inches	1/2 to 12 inches
Air Flow Rate	40 CFM	60 CFM	80 CFM
Turbine Stages	1 Stage	2 Stages	2 Stages
Weight	3.4 lbs	4.15 lbs	11.2 lbs
Cup Capacity	32 fl. Oz	32 fl. Oz & 45 fl. Oz	32 fl. Oz & 45 fl. Oz
Used for Spraying	Lacquers, Stains, sealers, urethanes & varnishes	Lacquers, oil-based, water-based, stains, sealers, urethanes, & varnishes.	Lacquers, Oil-based, Water-based, stains, sealers, urethanes, Acrylic, Latex, and Varnishes.
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Wagner Control Spray 0417005

The 0417005 Control Spray from Wagner is one of the most popular spray guns for its compact size and usability. It incorporates a High-Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) technique that allows the gun to spray thin materials with ease and efficiency with very little overspray. You can use this to spray on decks, corners or any kind of small patio furniture with precision.

Its outdoor-rated air turbine ensures smooth flow even using materials such as sealers, urethane, enamel or varnishes. The spray pattern can be horizontal fan, vertical fan, and round fan to suit the shape of the object you’re spraying – size of the fan varying from 1/2 inches to 6 inches.

Handling light materials require great flow control, which is why the Wagner 0417005 Control Spray houses adjustable finish nozzles with variable trigger control which lets you dictate the material flow anytime during operation. Weighing only 3.4lbs this spray gun offers hours of comfortable usage.

To save you the trouble, it also comes with a one-quart plastic cup/container so that you don’t have to refill the gun continuously. The filters are easily replaceable and the whole assembly takes about 5 minutes. It would take 10 minutes for you to clean the gun after painting.

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Wagner Control Spray Max 0518050

Manufactured for both indoor and outdoor operations, the Wagner 0518050 Control Spray Max offers superior finish in all small to medium paint jobs. Using its HVLP technique, a two-stage turbine dispenses materials evenly onto surfaces ranging from decks, fences, furniture to ceilings or woods.

Its air caps can be rotated into three positions to paint vertically, horizontally or round-the-clock. It also has a regulator on the trigger which allows easy material flow. This variable control trigger lets you spray up to 1 to 12 inches of light materials with little overspray. With the three spray patterns and the control of the sizes of the pattern, you can paint almost any surface with ease.

You can use sealers, stains, urethanes, lacquers, varnishes and thinned latex paints with this sprayer. The package includes a 1-quart plastic material cup as interior paint material container and a 1.5-quart cup for exterior use.

Lock-n-Go technology makes filter replacement easy and safe and it only takes 5 mins to set and only 10 minutes to clean. You can use soap and water for the latex and normal mineral spirit for other materials.

Wagner Control Spray Double Duty 0518080

There’s not much of a difference between the Wagner 0518080 and 0518050 model except for some technical variations. For example, this 0518080 Double Duty Spray gun is connected to a stationary base using 20ft long hose. It can cover almost 80 cubic foot per minute (Cfm) using 2.7 PSI air pressure. That means it is more efficient and well-rounded than the previous ones.

Like others, it also incorporates HVLP technology that breaks the raw paint into smaller particles, ensuring a smoother finish. Two-stage air turbine allows the application of both thin materials as stains or poly and thick materials like latex.

The variable control dial lets you control the airflow so that you can customize your own patterns. Speaking of which, the spray gun has three variable spraying patterns- vertical, horizontal and round.

Although the spraying gun can be used by both homeowners and DIYers alike, it is better to use this primarily for staining, priming, varnishing. The gun is ideal for use on door trims, decks, furniture etcetera.

It takes less than 5 minutes to set up and 10 minutes to clean. Weighing only 11.2lbs, the 1.5-quart professional-grade and 1-quart plastic cup included in the pack makes the whole operation much easier and cleaner.

Common Features

Two-Stage Air Turbine

All the products mentioned uses a two-stage air turbine. They use high-speed air compression and are attached to the motor shaft. Fans are called ‘stages’ because the air passes from one fan to the other in a number of stages. Two-stage air turbine means the sprayer uses two fans to let the air pressure flow. This comes in handy as it allows the air volume to rise without overriding air pressure (HVLP feature) which evens out the material.

Their two-stage turbine provides a continuous flow of material and air producing a professional fine finish whether staining your deck or refinishing your kitchen cabinets.

Variable Air Pressure Control Trigger

All the products include a variable air-pressure control trigger which works by controlling the airflow in and out of the nozzles. All you have to do is tap the trigger and the air will adjust to your liking.

The guns come with two air filters which eliminate dust from the air hence prevents marring the finish. In the end, one gets a clear flawless finish.

Spray Pattern and Control

The guns provide a maximum level of control both the pattern type and the fan size. The spray pattern can be horizontal fan, vertical fan, and round fan to suit the shape of the object you’re spraying. And the fan size can range from anywhere between 1 inches to 10 inches.

You can adjust the material volume by turning the regulator on the trigger of the spray gun to achieve a smooth material flow. The lock-n-go technology allows for a quick change of materials and faster painting.

The two-point trigger will engage the motor to start working on the air compressor when pulled halfway through. Pushing the trigger further back will the sprayer mechanism to begin releasing the paint.

Even Coverage and Great Finish

Although the Wagner Control Spray Paint Sprayer is mainly for DIYer, it gives a professional finish. The gun with its two-stage turbine is small yet powerful enough to tackle small to medium projects with ease. It is rated for indoor and outdoor use.

The three-position air cap adjusts the spray pattern for either vertical fan, horizontal fan, or round pattern shapes to most effectively get the job done quickly and with the best even coverage.

The gun takes only about 5 minutes to set up and 10 minutes to clean up.

What’s Different

Wagner Control Spray 0417005 is perfect for small on-the-go paint projects whereas Wagner Control Spray Max 0518050 and Wagner Control Spray Double Duty 0518080 are meant for both small and professional use.

Max Pressure and Flow Rate

The Control Max 0417005 model has a one stage turbine that produces 4 PSI air pressure. The single-stage turbine will not give as good finish and the other two models would as they come with a 2-stage turbine. Compared to Max 0417005, the other two sprayers mentioned here with their 2-stage turbine are capable of spraying denser material. They also give you a better finish.

Although the Wagner 0518080 Control Spray Max turbine produces less pressure, due to fan design, the flow rate is much more than the other two. What this means is it would take almost half as much time to finish a pain job. Please see the above table.

Cups Included

While the Control Max 0417005 model comes with only one 1-quart cup, the Wagner Control Spray Max 0518050 and 0518080 come with 1-quart and 1.5-quart professional grade cups with additional storing place.

Hose Pipe

What’s unique about the Wagner Control Spray Double Duty 0518080 is its stationary base attached with a 20ft long hose. This gives this sprayer extra edge spraying at 7 gallons per hour using only 2.7 PSI air pressure. Best of all it will not tire your hand as much because the gun by itself weighs very little. For the other two models, the gun and the turbine are a single unit.

Like Spray Max 0518050, it also has a 1- quart plastic cup and 1.5-quart professional grade metal cup. This unit weighs a little more than the others- 11.2lbs.

Almost all the products are designed for thinner materials but you can use the Double Duty and Spray Max for both thin materials as stains, poly and slightly thick materials as thinned latex.

FAQ

Q: Is this unit electric or needs a compressor?

Ans: The system is electric but it also has a small built-in compressor connected with a 15ft long line. The compressor can be stationed on floor with absolutely no hassle.

Q: How to clean the sprayer after use?

Ans: Cleaning oil-based paints can be tricky as you have to use mineral spirit to get rid of the tinge completely. However, latex paints can be washed off using soapy water.

Q: Can I use it to do spray tanning?

Ans: It has large air caps so it’ll be a bit messy if used as a tanner. However, you can use it to spray tan if used intelligently.

Q: Can I use it for commercial purposes?

Ans: These spray guns are amazing for small projects like trims, seals or decks. But they are not capable of handling commercial-grade heavy materials.

Conclusion

All of the products mentioned here have stood the test of quality and trust. However, each product differs more or less from each other because they are designed to meet specific needs. If you’re satisfied with smaller paint-projects, then owning a multipurpose sprayer will be a waste of money and space. The opposite is also true. Like we always say, choose a product which best serves your purpose. Since the Wagner Control Spray 0417005 is comparatively less powerful than the other two, we recommend you to try other options if you’re looking for a multipurpose, long-lasting sprayer.