Fuji Industrial Spray Equipment 2904 Mini-Mite 4-Stage HVLP Spray System
The Fuji mini-mite 4X paint spray gun system is a portable kit ideal for cabinet makers, furniture refurbishers, auto detailers, or anyone who wants professional-grade painting and coating for their wood or metal work; the extra powerful 4-stage Ametek HVLP turbine gives you enough pressure to spray all types of coating (when properly thinned), including water-based coatings. This system includes the XT-2 spray gun, featuring a non-bleed design for reduced disturbance of shop dust and durable all stainless steel fluid components. The spray gun comes with a high-efficiency air cap which helps reduce over-spray and a 1-quart pressure-feed cup, and a convenient 25-foot hose with air control valve. What's in the Box
XT-2 spray gun, 4-stage HVLP turbine, high-efficiency air cap, and 25-foot hose.
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Fuji Industrial Spray Equipment 2904 Mini-Mite 4-Stage HVLP Spray System Reviews
You can't go wrong with this sprayer, even if cost a few hundred more bucks I would have still been thrilled with it. Just bought this Fuji Mini-Mite 4 from Amizon and I have to say it is one of the nicest HVLP sprayers I have used, and I have used quite a few from top known names to cheap ones. I have been a painting contractor for over 25 years and I am very picky about quality and price. It is very easy to use and setting your controls is thoughtless, and as far as the noise goes, don't waste your money on the quiet version unless your in a small shop where a little noise would bother you, to me it was rather quiet, but I use it outside mostly. I had never heard of this brand, Fuji, before and was a little hesitant at first, but after reading the reviews I took a chance, and it paid off, I am very happy I did not spent another $500.00 for a well known brand name, this sprayer is nothing but high quality and performance.
The results are great - much better than anything I could have done with a brush. I was not looking forward to clean-up, but that was easy also. I got the hang of using the gun and adjusting the flow pretty quickly. The gun came with a #4 air cap and I purchased a #3 also, which should cover my spray needs for some time.
I did purchase the accessories recommended by other reviewers (6-Foot Flexible Whip Hose #2049F and Mini-Cup 3-Piece Set #9080). This product (Fuji Mini-Mite 4 stage HVLP) is my first spray system of any kind. I just used it to spray polyurethane on stained wood (maple). I am very happy with this spray system and look forward to my next project. (Save your lungs and get a good respirator).
The learning curve was not long.
All of my work is done in the field and this little unit gives me spray booth results. I did a lot of research and decided to invest in a Fuji. After using an "alleged" HVLP cheapo and getting the results I paid for. It has lived up to it's billing in every application. It's worth every penny I paid for it. I have sprayed everything from latex to a combo of stain, sealer and varnish with amazing results.
Its about as loud as a shop vac - which is quiet from 25' anyways. The Q4 has a patented baffle system on the unit to quiet it. I got the 6' whip hose, mini 3 cup set and the 3mm nozle set. If you're trying to decide between the Q4 and the Mini 4, I'd recommend getting the Mini. Also, get some mesh/metal screens for the fluid uptake from the cup (it keeps the unmixed solids out of your finish). But, when you spray, there's a 25' hose (+ the whip hose) between you and the Mini 4 unit.
FYI - Don't spray an oil based finish inside a home (without an explosion proof exhaust fan - oil based finishes will cause a flash fire/explosion in your garage with an electrical spark or the pilot light of a furnace). Great HVLP results. I purchased this unit and read the advice of other reviewers. I've found the spray gun to lay down a great finish and it only takes about 20 minutes between getting the gun out and final clean-up. Save yourself the $200, over the cost of the quieter version.
They are both 4 stage turbines.
Besides, I made the mistake of putting the fan unit inside my spray booth (read garage) and got atomized finish all over the motor unit. Not to mention the sponge filter clogs much faster, because it's trying to suck in dirty air. Done, no more messy finish on the hose. The conversion gun required so many adjustments to get the desired flow, it was purely a frustrating experience. Lord knows how many times I had to sand down to bare wood so I can re-finish the work again and again (read angry clients).
Any remaining material left over can be soaked with paper towel, zipped and tossed. Yes it may be but the MINI is not that noisy, about the same as a shop-vac. Line again with zip lock, put some cleaning solvent and clean the gun. Much better than the mid level HVLP conversion (compressor) sprayer I used to use. Now I put the unit outside the garage where the air is clean and if I shut the door half way, I don't hear the unit that much. It says the PRO is much quieter. For easy clean up I line the cup with a zip-lock sandwich bag (make sure your finish material and cleaning solvent does not dissolve the plastic bag, also make sure the lid lock is cranked tight to ensure no leakage).
Note: if you are looking at the 3 stage units, pay a few extra and get the 4 stage you will not regret it. Get this unit you will love it. Zip, toss and you're done. It is the same thing as the Q-4 PRO Quiet version, same motor, same fan, gun and hose except you save over $200.
As far as the sprayer goes, it's construction is solid and performs well. To further ease clean up I covered the hose with a plastic sleeve. for about $.42 a foot. Not only that, you will never go back to conversion HVLPs any more. The local hardware store sells poly-vinyl sleeves for plumbing. Each time I use the darned thing I get inconsistent results. I bought this unit when Amazon had their 20% off sale.
I tried to clean the unit with solvents and the logo dissolved right off - what a mess. Now I can spend more time on spraying than setting up the gun. Snake the hose through the plastic and tape the ends. With the MINI-MITE 4 all I do is fill it with the material, turn one nozzle to fine tune, test and spray away.
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