HVLP Turbine Sprayers

[peter halle]

I am looking for advice on the most versatile hvlp turbine type sprayer.  Ultimate dream would to be able to spray lacquer to latex. Would like to keep the cost below $1000.  Ideas?

Thanks in advance,

Peter

 

[fidelfs]

I am very happy with Fuji HVLP.  They have good prices and they are great.
Fuji has 2 types the mini and the regular model.  The difference between is the sound, they have the same specs and same gun. If you can work with a little more noise, you can save $200.00.  The noise of the mini is the same as a regular household vacuum cleaner.  The Q4 pro is less noisy.

For price look in Amazon or if you prefer help a local business search in HVLP Sales

Noise comparison.

 

[josephgewing]

I got a Fuji Q4 from Roger Phelps (spelling)  with some extras for about $960 including shipping.  So far I have been quite happy with it.

You might email Jerry Work for his advice.  He has very extensive experience.

You might also email Jeff at Target Coatings for advice and suggestions.

Joe Ewing
Las Cruces, NM

 

[pierreblonde]

I've got the Fuji Q4 its superb ! Ive put a lot of  pre cat lacquer on and some real heavy, Water-based polyurethane  paint systems , just change the tip size and your away no problems,
don't know the price over the pond , I'm in the UK

 

[monstrol]

I have a 4 stage CapSpray from Sherwin-Williams and really like it. I spray lacquer, WB, and latex enamel with a #5 tip,although I could get by with a #4, the gun comes with a #3.  It has performed well.  I would recommend getting an extra gun for only clear coatings and a cleaning kit an all-purpose wrench for all the pieces to disassemble the gun for cleaning.  The gaskets need to be replaced every so often as well as the packing for the needles. And no compressor!!! 

 

[jpb]

I have the Apollo 1025, 4 stage turbine, will spray lacquer to latex with correct needle, got a good deal on it.

www.hvlp.com

Jim

 

[richard.selwyn]

I bought the Fuji Q4 (on offer in the UK to bring back to France in January).  So far I've only sprayed waterbased paint and am a really a novice, but it seems to be much easier to use than the electric airless and compressor driven sprayers I've used before.  I would buy it again without hesitation.  I saw on a thread somewhere an Englishman who imported direct from Fuji in Canada and saved some money.  I'm sure in the US there must be enough competition to keep the price keen.  I think at the current exchange rate I paid about $900 for the kit.

 

[Gene Howerton]

I am another one who bought a Fuji.  I read the manual Jerry Work put out on the Target Coating water based and then purchased the Fuji.  I now enjoy finishing as much as the woodwork.  I am still learning but the stuff goes on easy and the water based cleans up really easily.  This is alot better than me wiping on the finishes.  Plus I can get a piece finished on the weekend.

 

[Spike]

I've got the Q4, it is fantastic!!

 

[RogerF]

Sorry I'm late but I'll add another vote for Roger Phelps and the Q4. I recommend the flexible 6' whip hose, don't cheat yourself out of that accessory.

 

[Dave Ronyak]

I also have a 4-stage Fuju system that I bought from Roger Phelps a couple of years ago.  Mine is a special version overstock that is somewhat louder than today's Q-4 but at ~$650 I have no complaints.  I have not tried to spray anything except Target Coatings materials designed for HVLP.

Dave R.

 

[GPowers]

Looks like the going price is $919 every whaer form Amazon the Roger Phelps (http://www.hvlpsales.com/Q4.html)

 

[clintholeman]

I have a Capspray 9900 5 stage and shoot most every kind of finish for wood that you can imagine.  I have number 2 and 3 needles - a #2 works well with lacquers - and you can use it like an air brush, if you need.

I like it a lot and it is around $1K - getting an extra gun is very handy.  It doesn't make much more noise than a regular vacuum - it is quieter than my ShopVac and my FesTool CT 22, which is a big plus for me.  I hate noise!

 

[JEP]

Why do you want a turbine?  For $1000 you can get a nice compressor and gun that can spray anything.  Latex needs a lot of air to atomize properly.

Joe

 

[HowardH]

another vote for the Fuji Q4.  [thumbs up] [thumbs up]  The #2 tip works well on with almost everything.  A must have accessory is the flex whip hose.  In hindsight, I would have bought the gravity gun rather than the standard gun with the quart cup.  It would have been much easier to spray at odd angles on chairs, etc.

 

[JEP]

Jerry Work did a review of Target Coatings a while back.  In it he covers their finishes as well as different ways to spray and the various equipment required.  I found it very helpful when I was researching what kind of spray setup to go with.  It's under the "manuals" section of his website. 

http://www.jerrywork.com/

Hope this is helpful.

Joe

 

[vteknical]

Here's my Fuji setup.  Scroll down several post for the pics.  I am very satified with my setup.  The flexible 6' is a must, however expect it to last 2-3 jobs before tearing at the connection.  You can repair by buying 3/4 garden hose repair kit at a big box. 

http://festoolownersgroup.com/finishing/hvlp-remote-pressure-tank-modification/msg87789/#msg87789

 

[Warrior]

Had the fuji. IMO it sucks. Tried Target Coatings and tried and tried and tried. Im so tired of biased reviews. It is one of the worst and overpriced waterborne productlines on the market. Sold the fuji and went with a compressor feed hvpl gun designed for waterbase. Asturo WB. Awesome gun with remote 2 quart pot and it runs on a 5 cfm compressor. Now shooting Valspar zenith precat. Love that stuff! Best waterborne available IMO.

 

[Corwin]

Had the fuji. IMO it sucks. Tried Target Coatings and tried and tried and tried. Im so tired of biased reviews. It is one of the worst and overpriced waterborne productlines on the market. Sold the fuji and went with a compressor feed hvpl gun designed for waterbase. Asturo WB. Awesome gun with remote 2 quart pot and it runs on a 5 cfm compressor. Now shooting Valspar zenith precat. Love that stuff! Best waterborne available IMO.

Eiji,  Didn't you have a Fuji 3-stage model rather than the 4-stage?

 

[Warrior]

I did have a mini mite 3. but according to phelps I didnt need a 4 for anything but latex paints. When I switched from the fuji to the Asturo the Target still sucked. The only Target coatings worth anything is the conversion varnish. But even that doesnt compare to the Valspar in ease of use, quality of finish, and compatability with other finishes.