The Best Fuji Spray Machines — Buyers Guide, Review, and Comparison

Fuji DIY Pro Series

As the somewhat oxymoronic name suggests, the DIY Pro series targets the home-user whose intensity of use, versatility requirements, and final-finish demands are almost at contractor level.

These aren’t machines for the fainthearted.

Casual users who anticipate utilizing their sprayer infrequently during the year may be better considering a more pure DIY model — such as those offered by the mighty Wagner SprayTech brand. However, for hardcore and aspirational amateur power-painters, there are few better turbine units than those manufactured by Fuji.

All the machines in this series feature a 1400-watt motor, driving a two-stage turbine — stated by Fuji to be the most powerful example in the market. This beefy output, promising 5.0 PSI, can propel the densest of mediums with no thinning requirements.

Durable metal turbine casings — a feature shared across all the Fuji HVLP paint sprayer categories — ensure that these hardcore units will stand up to the knocks and bumps typical of extreme and frequent use. That said, the DIY Pro series features the brand’s most lightweight turbine machines range — making them effortlessly transportable.

Arriving with two quick remove washable filters, these sprayers promise a blemish-free finish while shielding the crucial internal turbine and components from dust, moisture, and detritus damage.

As the most affordable power-painters of all the Fuji HVLP spray systems, they’re appealing to the ardent DIYer who demands a pro-grade unit without hurting their pocket. However, while relatively ‘budget,’ they still offer impressive operation versatility — enabling user-selectable spray-width and adjustable delivery volume.

The machines within the category are differentiated by their spray-gun type, paint cup capacity, and gravity or bottom-feed systems.

While not exhaustive, the DIY Pro Fuji HVLP sprayer series is ideal for addressing:

• Cabinets.
• Furniture.
• Shutters.
• Ceilings.
• Fences.
• Doors.
• Baseboards.
• Walls.

Fuji Semi-Pro 2 Model 2203G

Best Gravity-Fed

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Our Rating: 4.5

A premium DIY machine that incorporates a gravity-fed M-Model gun — which may appeal to spraying traditionalists who prefer the top-mounted design. Its 1.3 mm aircap allows the unit to deliver both thin and dense mediums, and the screw-lid of the 0.42-quart cup offers reassurance — reducing the likelihood of drips or spills when spraying away from the horizontal plane.

Features

• Non-bleed gun.
• Quick-connect couplings.
• Complete with a viscosity cup.
• Two-year warranty on labor and parts.
• Excellent for interior walls, doors, and banisters.

Mini-Mite Platinum Series

The Mini-Mite Platinum range focuses on the professional user who demands an impressively fine finish — but who also requires rapid coverage.

As happy spraying cabinets and furniture as they are automobiles and marine vehicles, these sprayers — available in three, four, or five-stage models — deliver impressive output power (6.5, 9, and 9.5 PSI respectively), allowing them to knock out thin topcoats and viscous lacquers.

Perhaps the most innovative feature of the Mini-Mite range is the proprietary Heat Dissipation Chamber.

Incorporated at the rear of the turbine housing, it boasts sixty ventilation outlets and expansive cooling plates — utilizing convention to dramatically reduce internal operating temperatures. This protects the mighty turbine, reduces the likelihood of malfunction, and extends its longevity — crucial if you’re a contractor using the unit on a daily basis on lengthy projects.

Fuji has also ensured that the sprayer doesn’t disperse high-pressure coolant air — preventing hisses and whistles and ensuring that dust and debris aren’t blown onto your perfect coat. Furthermore, trademarked Noise Reduction Covers muffle the sound of the turbine — making for a more pleasant working environment for you and keeping any precious customers happy.

All the Mini-Mite products feature friction-fit quick-change filters to protect the turbine and high-transfer efficiency to prevent wastage. Arriving with either the T70 bottom-feed or T75 gravity-feed guns — the machines offer a choice of three spray patterns, compatibility with water or solvent-based paints, and corrosion-preventing stainless steel barrels and chambers.

Fuji Mini Mite 3

Best Portable

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Our Rating: 4.9

Voted as Best Overall Sprayer in Fine Woodworking Magazine, and as Top Tool in the innovatively-titled and thrilling-sounding WOOD Magazine — this award-winning machine is the choice of many cabinet and furniture specialists. Featuring a non-bleed bottom-fed gun, it boasts a generous one-quart cup and delivers a satisfying 6.5 PSI from its three-stage turbine. Easy-disassembly allows for fuss-free cleaning, as does the inclusion of a wire nozzle brush.

Features

• Patented fan pattern control.
• 1.3 mm tip.
• T70 gun.
• Excellent online Fuji paint sprayer reviews.
• Weighs 22.8 pounds.
• 25-foot hose.

Fuji Mini Mite 5

Best for Power

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Our Rating: 4.9

The brawniest of all the Mini-Mite range, this machine offers 9.5 PSI output, giving impressive speedy delivery — making it ideal for larger-scale woodworking and metal projects. That said, this mighty power combined with the 1.3 mm tip of the T75 gun will still provide seriously fine-atomization for the perfect coat. And, as a bonus, the sprayer combines with an extensive five-piece accessory kit.

Features

• 0.63-quart acrylic paint container.
• Five-stage turbine.
• Noise-reduction cover.
• Horizontal, vertical, and circular spray patterns.
• Includes six-foot whip hose in addition to the standard 25-foot hose.

Q Platinum Series

As the flagship machine in Fuji’s HVLP line-up — the Q Platinum series provides the ultimate in finish, power, heat efficiency, and eco-friendliness.

Like their Mini Mite siblings, the sprayers are available in three, four, and five-stage versions — offering 6.5, 9.0, and 9.5 PSI output respectively. This hefty grunt in conjunction with the 1.3 mm tip of the T70 or T75 guns enables the swiftest coverage in the entire Fuji range — making them equally suitable for small cabinet and furniture work as they are to tackling walls and fences.

The key feature of these pro-level turbine sprayers is the noise reduction technology.

In short — the Q in the model name stands for ‘Quiet’ — with Fuji stating that this line-up includes the quietest operating machines in the turbine market.

Fuji’s patented noise-reduction system promises to reduce decibel levels by an eye-watering fifty percent — for trade pros, this is significant. Numerous studies explain that frequent exposure to high noise environments can damage the cochlea, induce tinnitus, damage ear nerves, and cause hearing loss.

Naturally, using safety equipment such as ear-defenders can minimize the impact — however, while this reduces the risk, it doesn’t eliminate it entirely. Hence, for contractors using a turbine machine all-day every day — the low-sound output of the Q Platinum series is a welcome feature.

Furthermore, if your job-site includes residential or office premises — customers will appreciate the minimum amount of disruption caused by your powerful spray painter.

Like the Mini-Mite range, the Q Platinum machines boast the turbine-shielding Heat Dissipation tech, three spray fan patterns, and compatibility with both thin and dense mediums. Furthermore, these true tradesperson-level sprayers boast a 25-foot hose, friction-fit quick-change filters, and stainless steel internals, nozzles, and needles.

Fuji Q4 Platinum – Model 3004-T70

Best for Latex

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Our Rating: 4.8

An ideal sprayer for medium-to-large-sized jobs, the Fuji HVLP Q4 Pro emits a relatively low 59 dba at 20-feet — around the same level as a normal conversation. Its four-stage, nine-PSI motor excels with latexes and chalk mediums. Furthermore, the Fuji Q4 HVLP sprayer comes with a choice of two guns and cups — the T70 with a one-quart container, and the T75 with a 0.62-quart cup.

Features

• Choice of bottom feed or gravity feed guns.
• 1.3 mm tip.
• Weighs 31.2 pounds.
• Fuji Q4 Pro comes with a T70 or T75 gun.
• Perfect low-noise high-power combo.

Fuji Spray Gun Parts and Accessories

Purchasing one of the high-end Fuji spray guns means not only are you obtaining one of the most powerful and reliable HVLP turbine units on the market — but you also have ready access to a large catalog of spare parts and accessories.

Hence, you can effortlessly repair and maintain your valuable workhorse — and upgrade the machine to suit your project’s requirements.

Although not exhaustive, here are my top picks of the most popular Fuji HVLP spray gun parts.

Fuji Spray Tips

Read any Fuji HVLP review, and you’ll discover that one of the factors that make these machines so outstanding is their dependable and fine-atomizing tips. That said, with extensive use in work environments, they can begin to degrade — leading to a less than perfect finish. Having a backup of spare tips in your toolkit means always being able to deliver the ultimate blemish-free coat.

• Fuji 5100-6 Aircap 2.0 mm.
• Fuji 5100-5 Aircap 1.8 mm.
• Fuji 5100-4 Aircap Set 1.4 mm.
• Fuji 5100-2 Aircap 1.0 mm.
• Fuji Air Cap Set 5100 — 1.0, 1.4, 1.8, and 2.0 mm.

Fuji Bottom Feed Gun Parts Kit

The bottom-feeding cup is the most popular container from Fuji — with many trade-pros enjoying the more compact design than gravity-fed designs. Unfortunately, hardcore contractor use over the weeks and months can lead to essential components failing.

This bottom-feeding cup kit allows you to replace any misfiring parts — enabling you to crack on with your job with a minimum of downtime. It includes three diaphragms, three gaskets, and three pressure tubes.

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Fuji 2030 Gravity Cup Parts Kit

As with all brands of gravity-fed guns, the key components of the gaskets and pressure tubes have to withstand a significant amount of hammering through extreme use. A combination of corrosion-causing mediums and high internal pressure places these parts under stress — causing spluttering and leaks.

This kit boasts everything you need to maintain your bottom-feed system — including five 400 cc gaskets and five pressure tubes.

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Fuji Spray 2095 Fuji 2095-One-Quart Bottom Feed Cup

The robust build of Fuji’s bottom-feed cups indicates they’re unlikely to suffer degradation. That said, serious knocks or bumps could damage the integrity, or reduce the internal capacity — meaning obtaining a new version is necessary.

Alternatively, I always consider it an advantage to have a couple of additional paint containers. It allows you to make swift color changes mid-project without having to thoroughly clean the cup.

This one-quart Fuji paint container is compatible with the M-model gun from the DIY Pros series, and also usable with the T-70 models from the Q Precision and Mini-Mite catalog.

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Fuji 2024L-5 Pressure Tube Long – 5-Pack

Compatible with all Fuji gravity-feeding cups, this five-pack of pressure tubes includes check-valves — ensuring that paint doesn’t enter the gun when the trigger isn’t depressed.

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Fuji 2049F 6-Foot Flexible Whip Hose

All the Fuji HVLP paint sprayers arrive with a 25-foot hose that provides pleasing operational freedom. However, if you’re working on a small project — such as touching-up a coffee table — this length can be more of an encumbrance than an asset.

The Mini Mite 5 and Q5 Precision models come complete with a smaller hose as part of their accessory package — but this isn’t the case for the remainder of the machines.

This six-foot whip hose allows you to complete small-scale jobs without having to cope with the tripping and strangulation hazards concomitant to a more substantial example.

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Fuji 7224-2 Turbine Filters for Mini-Mite PLATINUM Series

The Mini-Mite range includes two filters supplied as standard across all models. Preventing dirt and detritus ingress, they both ensure a flaw-free coat and make certain the turbine is shielded from damage. What’s more, these crucial components are washable — meaning you can keep them in tip-top condition to guarantee longevity.

That said, over time, they will degrade — especially if you make the mistake of throwing them in the automatic washer at 90-degrees.

Hence, keeping this two-pack of filters in your toolkit will ensure your sprayer is always protected.

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