Hi Robert,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the TC Pro handheld airless sprayer. We stand behind our products and would like to help.
Our Education Center on Graco.com provides learn helpful tips on cleanup, spraying techniques, maintenance and more: https://www.graco.com/us/en/homeowner/support/education-center.html
You can also contact our Tech Support Team M-F at 844-241-9498 between 7:30 am-5:30 pm CST as they can gather more information to help resolve any issues with you.
– JW