JCLP
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- Oct 27, 2013
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For a long time I have had good and bad results spraying BM Regal Select and BM Advance. Trying multiple turbines, spray guns, multiple needle sizes and many different levels of thinning, fan width, distance from surface and speed of travel, has caused me extreme stress and frustration. A few days ago I went out and purchased a Fuji T70 gun with the 1.3mm needle. I married it with my Earlex 6003, 3 stage turbine and had limited success in laying down a good layer of paint. Between grit appearing when paint was dry and moon craters appearing shortly after spraying, I thought I had reached the end of my rope and was searching for a very tall bridge.
After a glass of wine, okay it was 2, I decided to give Fuji a call and explain my situation. I talked to Jim Larin and he informed me that he had sprayed BM Advance with the 1.8mm needle and that I should get one. So I called our local dealer and of course they didn't have one in stock. So back on the phone with Jim and he said that he would get me one and that I could drop in before 4:00pm and pick it up. It was now 3:00pm and I had no car, as my son had it and would not be home till 4:30pm.
So I called Jim and informed him that I would not be able to make it by 4:00pm and to my surprise, he said he would stay late and wait until I could get there around 5:00pm. When I arrived, he had a 1.5mm and a 1.8mm needle cap set for me in a little systainer lined with foam. Wow was I surprised.
So I went home, sanded some panels, thinned my paint and laid down a coat with the 1.8mm. 12 hours later the panels look and feel perfect. The real test will be when I spray the large fridge panel for my customer. Hopefully I can remain consistent when moving the spray gun over such a large area. The last one of the project.
In conclusion, I would like to say THANK YOU to Jim Larin of Fuji Spray. Jim also displayed his knowledge of his products and industry paints. He went way beyond the call of duty to make a customer happy. His level of customer service is second to none. He made a customer feel special. Fuji Spray should feel lucky that they have Jim working for them. The industry needs more people like him.
As a result of my good experience, I will be a Fuji customer for a very long time.
If you have any questions about Fuji products or are having some technical issues, I would strongly recommend giving Jim a call at Fuji Spray Canada.
Thought I would share.
Cheers,
JC
After a glass of wine, okay it was 2, I decided to give Fuji a call and explain my situation. I talked to Jim Larin and he informed me that he had sprayed BM Advance with the 1.8mm needle and that I should get one. So I called our local dealer and of course they didn't have one in stock. So back on the phone with Jim and he said that he would get me one and that I could drop in before 4:00pm and pick it up. It was now 3:00pm and I had no car, as my son had it and would not be home till 4:30pm.
So I called Jim and informed him that I would not be able to make it by 4:00pm and to my surprise, he said he would stay late and wait until I could get there around 5:00pm. When I arrived, he had a 1.5mm and a 1.8mm needle cap set for me in a little systainer lined with foam. Wow was I surprised.
So I went home, sanded some panels, thinned my paint and laid down a coat with the 1.8mm. 12 hours later the panels look and feel perfect. The real test will be when I spray the large fridge panel for my customer. Hopefully I can remain consistent when moving the spray gun over such a large area. The last one of the project.
In conclusion, I would like to say THANK YOU to Jim Larin of Fuji Spray. Jim also displayed his knowledge of his products and industry paints. He went way beyond the call of duty to make a customer happy. His level of customer service is second to none. He made a customer feel special. Fuji Spray should feel lucky that they have Jim working for them. The industry needs more people like him.
As a result of my good experience, I will be a Fuji customer for a very long time.
If you have any questions about Fuji products or are having some technical issues, I would strongly recommend giving Jim a call at Fuji Spray Canada.
Thought I would share.
Cheers,
JC
