Series: How I Stripe: Series; ALL (7) "Equipment" Videos.

Larry - Owner Quality Painting 25 years .... As...

04/13/2012

~ LarryK

Great Videos- Dan, You are a good teacher! Excellent Job. Thanks for the help to get us started. Hope to Drive down to Columbus some day to meet you. Larry K Cleveland aka Tabouli Man!

Good Job

07/02/2010

~ Jim12

Dan,
Love your videos and think you did a fantastic job. Would like to see you add content covering the maintenance of pump packings, how to rebuild paint guns, how to troubleshoot surging lines and over spray, and hazards of working with high pressure, generation of static electricity and skin injection.
Your videos are a great source of training for our crews.
Jim

Below are the descriptions for each of the lessons included in the series:

• How I Stripe: How My Airless Machines Work.

  In this video = The Verbal Video...!...I explain how each Airless Machine works. ( They're so similar. )
  I own a Titan Hydraulic and a Graco Mechanical.
  I like them both.
  I'll go through each machine and how it works...how to put Paint into each...then how to clean each machine. ( That's this Video. All talking = Verbal Video. )
  This will get you familiar with "How They Work".
  ( AND...I do recommend starting out with an Airless...ESPECIALLY if you live and work in a warm climate = The South...The West...etc. ( I envy you. )I'm Dan Zurcher.
  I own American Striping.
  I stripe Streets, Parking Lots, Floors, Playgrounds...etc...alone.
  I've been in business (17) consecutive years...full time.
  Let me know if I can help.

• How I Stripe: Two "Striping" Tips? One is wrong.

  There are (2) types of Spray Tips. One is right. One is wrong. I'll teach you the difference.
  Then...I'll teach you about "size".
  Then...I'll teach you how to identify the difference.
  Then...I'll show you MY tips...for my Titan Gun...and...MY tips for my Graco Gun.
  I know what tips you have. I don't want those...and I'll tell you why. I'll also tell you my favorite.
  I'm Dan Zurcher.
  I own American Striping.
  I stripe streets, parking lots, playgrounds, floors and regional airports...alone.
  Full time. Since 1993.

• How I Stripe: Tools I use...daily. Part (1).

  OK...if you'd just like to know what "tools" I use daily...=...almost every job...and...almost always...the first tools I grab...then just buy this ONE video. You'll have every tool you'll need...again...the first "tools" I grab...to start almost every job.
  So...on THIS video...I start by telling you what I wear and why...and what's required and when.
  Then...I'll tell you what Small Tools I actually carry...and why.
  Next...I'll tell you what "Slightly Bigger" tools I use...again...on almost every job...and...I can do anything. But...it's NOT because I am ME...but because this is all I need. It's all you need too.
  Don't buy ore than you need. AND...do not CARRY more than you need. I had a lady actually write me to thank me for NOT allowing herm to buy MORE tools.
  Let me help you.
  I'm Dan Zurcher.
  I own American Striping.
  I've been striping parking lots, streets, floors, playgrounds and regional airports..alone...for 17 years.
  Tomorrow...I'm spraying "temporary striping" on (1) Mile...(3) lanes...tapering down to (2) lanes. I'll be finished in a few hours. I ride. I could walk.
  My point...?...I can help you stripe. I know I can.

• How I Stripe: My Remaining "Tools". Part (2)

  This is also an Individual Lesson. It is the Video that teaches "The Other Small Tools I Own...and Use". These are the "Incidentals". There aren't many. And...they're small...but mighty. These are the ones that have stood the test of time. Those "Little Things"...that'll get the job done. The nice thing...?...they're inexpensive...and they're few.
  I'll tell you why I have them and how I use them.
  Again...I want to save you time. I want to save you trial and error. I want you to get done and get home.
  I'm Dan Zurcher. I own American Striping.
  I stripe parking lots...for a living. (17) years.
  By Myself.
  I'll help.

• How I Stripe: My "Conventional" Striper; Part (1).

  This is Part (1) of a (3) Part Video Series.
  This Machine is a "work horse". But...it's not for everyone. And...I've said before...I recommend an Airless to start...especially if you're in a warm climate = The South...The West...etc.
  That said...THIS Machine uses very little product to clean and has NO waste. It's PERFECT if you're forced to use Paints that need more than just water to clean.
  I'll teach you this "Conventional Striping Machine".
  Part (1) includes...The Big Parts...and how they work.
  It is a simple machine. It is called a Conventional because "Conventional" thinking has AIR going into the Paint...making it a "Spray". ( Unlike the "Airless" Machines...which do not use Air = "Airless". They "Squish" the Paint. ) SO...?...I'll teach you how the Air flows through the Machine...to (4) different places.
  I'll teach you how to put Paint into the Machine..."How To"...Prime The Lower System...and The Rear System.
  I like (2) things here...on the Conventional...
  (1) There's never any waste. I clean it...and for 17 years...it uses very little product to clean...that's a great thing when the Cleaning Agent costs MORE than the Paint...! ...and there's NEVER any waste or disposal issues. It's a great machine for paints that demand expensive Cleaning Agents like...Toluene, MEK, Mineral Spirits...etc. So...if you need to use these paints because of weather = chilly, outdoor striping...this is a great machine. Mine is (17) years old.
  2) I like the Stencil Gun...out the back. You can spray delicate places...like hand spraying a tight turning curb...or "Wheel Stops". You can finesse this gun. With my "Airless"..the gun is either ALL ON...or ALL OFF. Pull the trigger and POW...!...2200 PSI. Don't get me wrong...I also have (2) Airless Machines. I like them. I use them. BUT...I like the Conventional's stenciling gun.
  Anyhow...you decide. Take a look at this Video...and let me know if I can help...any further.
  I'm Dan Zurcher.
  I own American Striping.
  Striping alone...for (17) years...using one of these.

• How I Stripe: A Conventional Striper; Part (2).

  In this Video...I teach how to clean it all...= the Tank...and the Lower System = The Striping Gun...and The Rear System = The Stenciling Gun.
  I also teach you how to take the Lid off.
  ( Taking the Lid off can be dangerous. Do it like I say. Don't play games here. I mean it. Got it...? Good. )
  I am sorry about the Wind Noise. I'm just not a Videographer. I'm a Striper. Call me if you need any clarification. Again...this machine isn't for everyone. AND...another type may be best for your particular use and climate. I'll help you.
  I'm Dan Zurcher.
  I own American Striping. I also own this machine...and (2) Airless Machines. Again...I can help you.

• How I Stripe: My "Conventional" Striper; Part (3).

  Here's where I fire it up.
  You'll hear it run. You'll hear the "Pop Off" valve. You'll hear the Air "Bleeding" through...etc.
  And...I'll take the Lid off. AGAIN...take the Lid off like I say or you'll get hurt...or worse.
  It's a great machine...again...especially if you use Paint that takes more than Water to clean.
  Thanks.
  Dan Zurcher
  American Striping

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