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Spray Tan Gun Cleaning Kit: Parts Care After Each Use

Spray Tan Gun Cleaning Kit: Parts Care After Each Use

By Sun Tanning Store | Published: 2026-11-05

Category: Tips & Care

A practical walkthrough of the spray tan applicator cleaning kit: which brush handles which part, where the lubricant fits, and how to build a repeatable maintenance routine.

Start with the parts you can reach

A spray tan gun has several narrow passages, threaded connections, and small orifices that hold solution residue between sessions. The 19pc spray tan applicator cleaning kit bundles the brushes and lubricant needed to work through those areas without improvising with household tools. The kit is listed for all types of spray tanning solution applicators, so it can serve as a single maintenance set across your equipment.

Work from the largest openings to the smallest. Rinse or wipe away bulk solution first, then use the brush that fits the passage. The kit includes an extra-long pick-up tube brush, an HVLP brush, a body cavity brush, a detail end brush, a nylon bristle parts brush, a 5-pc. micro brush set, a 6-pc. precision needle set, and a bottle of spray applicator lubricant. Match the tool to the part rather than forcing one brush into every opening.

Match each brush to the part it cleans

  • Pick-up tube: The extra-long pick-up tube brush is the one designed for reaching inside the solution pick-up tube. Use it before the residue dries and hardens.
  • HVLP air and fluid passages: The HVLP brush is sized for the air and fluid paths on HVLP-style applicators. Keep it separate from the parts brush so you are not pushing loosened residue deeper into a passage.
  • Body cavity and detail end: The body cavity brush and detail end brush handle the wider internal areas and the small exposed edges around the gun body. Use the detail end brush where a larger brush would not seat.
  • Threads and hard parts: The nylon bristle parts brush is the general-purpose option for threaded fittings, caps, and other hard surfaces. Nylon bristles are less likely to scratch than a metal brush.
  • Micro openings and needles: The 5-pc. micro brush set and 6-pc. precision needle set are for the smallest orifices and nozzle passages. Use the size that fits without pressure; a needle should pass through, not be forced.

Where the applicator lubricant fits

The kit includes a bottle of spray applicator lubricant, but the supplied product information does not list application points or a lubrication schedule. Treat the lubricant as a maintenance item to use according to your applicator manufacturer's instructions rather than applying it to every moving part by default. If your equipment manual specifies where and how often to lubricate, follow that guidance over any general routine.

A practical approach is to finish cleaning and let the parts dry before lubricating the points your manual identifies. Lubricant applied over wet solution residue can trap material instead of protecting the surface. Keep the bottle capped and stored with the kit so it is available at the end of each cleaning session.

What the 19pc kit includes

  • Spray Tanning Applicator Cleaning Kit with Lubricant: 19-piece spray tanning gun cleaning and maintenance kit with lubricant, listed for all types of spray tanning solution applicators One set covers the brush sizes and lubricant needed for routine spray tanning parts maintenance across different applicator types.
    Spray Tanning Applicator Cleaning Kit with Lubricant
    Spray Tanning Applicator Cleaning Kit with Lubricant
  • Spray Tanning Applicator Cleaning Kit with Lubricant: Includes extra-long pick-up tube brush, HVLP brush, body cavity brush, detail end brush, nylon bristle parts brush, 5-pc. micro brush set, 6-pc. precision needle set, and spray applicator lubricant Knowing the exact contents lets you assign each tool to a specific part instead of guessing which brush is safe for a narrow passage.

A repeatable after-use routine

The kit supplies the tools, but the order of work matters. Use this sequence after each spray tanning session, adjusting for the cleaning products your applicator manufacturer recommends.

  1. Flush the solution path: Run clean water or the manufacturer-approved cleaning solution through the gun to push out remaining tanning solution before it dries.
  2. Clean the pick-up tube: Pass the extra-long pick-up tube brush through the tube to loosen residue on the inner wall.
  3. Work through the air and fluid passages: Use the HVLP brush and the appropriate micro brush or precision needle for the smaller openings. Choose the size that fits freely.
  4. Clean threads and the gun body: Use the nylon bristle parts brush on threaded connections and the body cavity or detail end brush on internal surfaces.
  5. Dry and lubricate: Let the parts dry, then apply the supplied spray applicator lubricant only to the points your applicator manual identifies.
  6. Store the kit together: Return each brush and needle to the kit so the next cleaning session starts with the right tool on hand.

What the product information does not cover

The supplied record does not include a cleaning schedule, dilution ratios for cleaning agents, or specific lubrication points. It also does not state compatibility with individual applicator brands beyond the general listing for all types of spray tanning solution applicators. For those details, check the documentation that came with your spray tan machine.

The kit is listed as brand new spray tanning equipment. If you are replacing worn brushes or adding a dedicated cleaning set for a second gun, confirm that the brushes and needles you use most are included before ordering. The 19-piece set covers a range of sizes, but the record does not list individual replacement components separately.

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