Fuji Spray 2803-T75G Mini-Mite 3 Platinum - T75G Gravity HVLP Spray System

I was looking for an alternative HVLP sprayer for painting doors and trim. I have an airless sprayer but the unit takes a lot of paint just to prime. I purchased the Fuji sprayer as I was looking for a good quality unit versus some of the ones sold at the big box stores. I found that this unit worked extremely well for my needs and provides a great quality paint job, even using latex paint. I purchased a 2.0 needle set and thinned down my paint only 10%. It took a bit to dial in my fan and paint feed but once I did I was able to spray out a few rooms baseboard trim quickly. The unit is small enough to be easily portable. The hose is bulky so I will probably purchase the 6' flexible extension for more flexibility at the gun end. All in all, very happy with the unit. I found cleaning the gun some more easier and quicker than my airless unit.

I am a furniture maker. I design and build custom furniture. I love my job, but I hate, hate, hate finishing.I hate finishing so much, that I have hired someone to do my finishing for me.So when this person was unable to finish a large dining table project, I took the money I would have paid them and bought this HVLP spray gun.This sprayer came well packaged and undamaged, though the rubber hose smells quite skunky. Excited to see what it could do, I sprayed some water on cardboard and got a feel for it.This thing might change my opinion of spraying. It takes my least favorite part of the project, and makes it interesting. I was able to finish the dining table in a fraction of the time it would have taken me before, with superior results. I sprayed GF dye stain onto tiger maple, followed by GF enduro pre cat lacquer.My impressions of the gun itself (and this is from a spray newbie, remember) are that the gun is easy to disassemble and clean. The tips are easy to change out and adjust. (You'll probably want a variety of tips to spray different viscosities of finish) I really like the gravity feel cup with pressure tube; the finish was delivered consistently with no sputtering or other troubles that could ruin the finish. I was able to learn how to use the spray system and deliver semi-pro (sure, I could be better with more practice) results in a 2 day span.If you want to spray in your home or garage, I'd recommend this kit. It is affordable, good quality, and gives excellent results. I don't know why I avoided spray systems for so long!

I have had no less than 15 gravity and siphon guns throughout my career. (Cabinet Maker) and have fought with each and every one of them to get consistent results. I purchased the T75G on a whim and wish I had done it years ago. Sprays everything I have asked it to with consistent and beautiful results. Lacquers, Shellac, Enamel and it is superior to anything I have used before. With proper thinning the 1.3 head has shot every product without orange peel or splatter. Cleaning is a breeze. Not as loud as anticipated. In fact have left it running a while after use just because you get used to the sound and forget it is on.I own my own business and my reputation depends on top quality end results. This little gun is one of the best investments I have made in a long time.

About me: I've never owned a sprayer before, only used spray cans.Why I bought it:System gets consistently good reviews.Replacement parts and accessories appear widely available.Could get it Amazon Prime.I asked a pre-sale technical question and Fuji answered via email within 24 hours.System is well-packaged; lots of individual, sturdy boxes.The instruction manual if fairly complete. The illustrations and diagrams could be improved; they appear to be photo-copies. There were a couple of notable omissions from the instructions. There were two warning stickers on packaging (one on the turbine box and one on the gun box) about where to place the turbine and how to screw on the lid. These warnings were not included in the manual that I could find. If you somehow didn't see the packaging the system comes in (perhaps you bought it used and downloaded the manual), you might miss these warnings.The build quality is high. The main hose is very nice. It's a flexible, rubber-like material and the fittings feel solid. The turbine was more compact than I imagined (though I had read the specs before). The whole system is smaller than I had imagined.The spray gun is a bit lighter than I expected, but is well-made. Some parts appear to be cast; those that are appear to be plated (very faint parting lines). The tubing and filters appear to be standard items that could be replaced if official FUJI parts can't be located or in a rush. The included 1.3mm air cap nozzle was extremely tight! It was necessary to use the supplied wrench to loosen it. I can't imagine why it needed to be so tight (perhaps it got that way sitting in the warehouse or in shipping).The interior pieces are very well machined, appear to be stainless steel or aluminum. I am pleased with the care taken to make these critical parts.Extras: I bought the whip hose and an extra quick connect coupler for the hose-to-turbine junction. I like both, but they're not necessary at all.I also bought the spray gun stand; it does its job okay, but the vertical bar is disturbingly close to the delicate nozzle. I would've liked a few extra centimeters space so I don't accidentally mash the expensive part. Further, it's two pieces and feels less designed than other parts of the system (the two-piece design does serve a purpose: to swing the filter away from the cup). But the contraption falls apart if you pick it up by the upper piece. There's no retainer to keep the upper and lower parts together.In use:I sprayed water- and solvent-based materials, primer, and enamel. I practiced on some flattened cardboard boxes to get the needle adjusted. When using properly-thinned material and correct nozzle, it is straight-forward to get an even, smooth coat. I wouldn't say it's show-room car quality, but surely that's because of my skill level, and not the equipment. I expect that with more practice, I won't get any of these small blemishes. [***Please see edit below for followup comments.]One thing not mentioned in the manual: if you pull the trigger without pressure, you get a nice thick stream of material squirting out of the nozzle via gravity. Makes perfect sense in hindsight, but while flexing my finger in preparation for spraying, it was a bit of a surprise.I didn't find a use for the circular pattern. I strategized ahead of time how to use fan pattern for all tasks. I tried to avoid switching to the circular pattern because it requires adjusting the needle projection. Some people may find it useful to switch back-and-forth between fan and circular patterns. I plan to give it a whirl in the future, so the option is nice.The turbine is louder than I expected. It has the pitch and quality of a floor vacuum, but louder. I used ear plugs and wasn't bothered by it.I didn't notice the weight of the hose. Don't know if it's because I had the whip hose. The turbine does get hot, so watch out.Cleanup:Takes me about 30 minutes with the following steps:wipe with succession of solvent ragstake apart and soak and wipe nozzle partsreassemblespray 1/4 reservoir of solventwipe againtake apart and wipe nozzle partsreassemblespray 1/4 reservoir acetonetake apart to dryreassemblestoreI don't think cleanup time is unreasonable. Brushes take a certain amount of time to clean up properly, and cleaning this system is probably comparable to other spray systems. About the only think quicker would be rattle cans, and that's not a fair comparison.Q-tips and old toothbrush are very handy. The chrome plating makes exterior cleanup very easy. I am not sure how to remove lid gasket for cleaning; would using a pick damage it? I just did the best I could with a rolled shop rag.Other thoughts:I wish the system came with a few extra gaskets/seals (lid, two in nozzle) and pressure tubes. Extras available as a kit for $30 at the time of writing. I also wish the warranty was more generous. Also, alternative spray caps are pricey.Explanation of 4-star rating:Excellent product overall. Good build-quality, good performance. I am holding back the 5th star, because to me, to earn that fifth star, a product has to be superlative in all categories: quality, performance, and price. While the performance is excellent to my novice-eyes, the overall price is a bit steep, the extra spray nozzles are also pricey, and the warranty could be longer. If I had ten stars available, I would happily give it 9 stars. Again, an excellent product overall. I am happy with my purchase and would purchase it again.***EDIT: After doing some internet reading and reflecting on my parts layout, I am now certain that the two blemishes I observed were my fault, not the HVLP system's. The first blemish was due to me not keeping the gun close enough to the surface. The second was due to crowding the parts too close together and causing me to pull the spray gun at an angle. Both are fixable with more spacious layout.

Great equipment, fantastic shipment, great instructions and videos on the Fuji site. I can't wait to get started. I did a lot of research and chose this system for my garage shop finishing system as well as my around-the-house paint jobs. I can't wait to recieve 8 oak doors that i recently purchased so this system can earn its payback.