Fuji 3003 Q3 PRO Quiet 3-Stage HVLP Spray System

by Fuji

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The Fuji industrial spray equipment Q3 Pro HVLP turbine and spray gun system is ideal for cabinet makers and furniture refinishers, providing a professional finish when spraying lacquers, enamels, polyurethane, latex, water-based coatings, and more. As much as 50 percent quieter than most HVLP turbines, this spray system's 3-stage turbine features a patented soundproofing feature and keeps air flowing freely to the motor for optimal cooling; the turbine provides approximately 6 PSI. This system comes with the Fuji XT spray gun; the spray gun has a non-bleed design which lets air through only when the trigger is pulled, giving you reduced shop dust disturbance and less paint build-up on the tip of the fluid nozzle. The spray gun is built with a stay-cool nylon handle for more comfortable use, durable stainless steel fluid passages, and an external needle packing adjustment.

The system comes equipped with a general purpose #4 air cap to ensure fine finishing; a 25-foot highly flexible hose designed to maintain its pliability and avoid kinks; a 1-quart cup for the spray gun; a paint strainer; a viscosity cup; a cleaning brush; and a 20-page instruction manual.

What's in the Box
XT spray gun, quiet 3-stage HVLP turbine, 25-foot hose, #4 air cap, 1-quart cup, paint strainer, viscosity cup, cleaning brush, and instruction manual.

Product Description

The Q3 GOLD model turbine spray system is the quietest 3-stage HVLP turbine on the market. Using patented noise reduction, noise levels have been reduced to less than 50% of standard HVLP turbines. All other specifications are identical to the Mini-Mite 3 model. Now supplied with the new Fuji XPC non-bleed spray gun with pattern control knob - the fan is adjustable from small round to large and everything in between (Fully incremental). The new Fuji XPC spray gun is also non-bleed - air only passes through the spray gun when the trigger is pulled. The benefit is less blowing around of shop dust and less paint buildup on the tip of the fluid nozzle. The spray gun features a stay-cool nylon handle, stainless steel fluid passages and an external needle packing adjustment. Obtain a professional finish with all known coatings. The standard air cap set is the general purpose #4 for fine finish

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Product Manual [98kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 35.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000UJI26
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 3003
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,589 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #25 in Home Improvement > Air Tools > Power Sprayers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Q3 Pro is a winner., June 23, 2005

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Charles E. Throop "chuckstroops" (North East, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fuji 3003 Q3 PRO Quiet 3-Stage HVLP Spray System (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently purchased a Fuji Q3 and it has certainly lived up to my expectations. As a professional painter I finish trim for new houses. I bought a Campbell-Hausfeld HVLP sprayer and it served me fine for small jobs. It was portable but incredibly loud and difficult to set a fine enough spray for varnish. Not so with the Fuji sprayer. I used it for 8 hours straight today and I couldn't be happier. It was easy to adjust the material and pattern and keep a fine enough particle spray to do an excellent job from door casing to full doors. The turbines are also so quiet that I could still hear the radio playing in the background with out having to turn it up. The gun is so light weight that even after a full day of spraying my hand and arm are not tired. I bought and fully recommend the 6 foot whip hose. When needing to manuver the gun into tight spaces or to follow the pattern on a six panel oak door it was nice that I didn't have to drag around the heavier hose. Over all this outfit is first rate and a joy to use. Fuji is to be commended for such a fine product.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars High quality without an Air Tank, September 8, 2006

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S. Burbank (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fuji 3003 Q3 PRO Quiet 3-Stage HVLP Spray System (Tools & Home Improvement)

I got the Fuji with the hopes of satisfying a large range of projects (and paint types). The Fuji's different nozzle sizes are very helpful for me. Lately, I have been refinishing a 33 foot boat. I have used thick exterior hull paints (epoxy) and thin interior finishes (varnish). It has taken some experimenting to get the right coverage. But, the more I use it the quicker I am able to dial into the right combo or air, value opening and nozzle size.
The compressor is amazingly quiet. My home vacuum is louder. Moving the compressor around (for the boat painting) was easy. It is light and can be set down on uneven ground. I do wish the power switch was a bit bigger or easier to hit. With gloves, mask and glasses on, I sometimes have to search for it while holding the sprayer level in my other hand. This too is getting easier with practice (ya, I know I could hang up the sprayer first, but when you are pushing to get something big painted without a crew, you give up some luxuries).
The spray unit seems to be well built. The spray trigger gives the same response every time which makes getting an even pattern only an operator issue.
Clean up is easy. Just about all surfaces are reachable with a rag so I haven't had too much buildup of crud in hard to reach places. The only 'trick' for my clean-up is getting the nozzle rebuilt with the spring pushing the locking-ball-washer out of alignment before you can screw the nozzle on. Just like the other elements, it is getting easier the more I do it.
I like my Fuji. I can't decide if the cost is good or just okay. But the turbine system is 100 times better than getting a bulky compressor, air tank, 220 volt electrical outlet and low portability pneumatic sprayer.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some tips for this excellent equipment, October 13, 2007

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A. Feldwick (Phoenix, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fuji 3003 Q3 PRO Quiet 3-Stage HVLP Spray System (Tools & Home Improvement)

I justified the cost of this equipment on a commission for 1200 feet of solid cherry baseboard molding and chair rail. It sprayed six coats of various finishes flawlessly. Sanding sealer, alcohol dye, stain, sealing shellac and two coats of water based urethane went on without a hitch.

Since purchasing two months ago, I have also sprayed acrylic latex paint on victorian gingerbread and railings, deck preservative on railings, primers on custom made windows and other various finishes on cabinets. This machine does it all and the other reviews accurately cover the features I like, too.

Thought I would give some tips I've learned using it. Buy the whip hose and mini-cup set. I use one cup for oils, another for alcohol based shellacs and dyes and the last for water finishes. This prevents contamination of non-compatible finishes on the small pieces of furniture I make.

Clean the gun right after use. Lower the cup then squeeze the trigger to get liquid remaining in the gun to drain. Spray solvent through it until clear. Its that simple. Latex paint will build up on the nozzle and can be peeled off while in use but should get a complete cleaning afterward. I unscrew the nozzle and clean it in an ultrasonic cleaner. This is the only finish that seems to require this treatment.

The viscosity reccomendations and cup they provide are right on. Don't use old finish or, if you do, be sure to filter it through 190 micron filters from Home Depot or Lowes. I didn't and plugged the gun but cleared it by spraying solvent through it (got lucky).

For oil and waterbourne finishes leave the air valve on the hose open fully and adjust the amount of fluid at the gun. Alcohol based finishes use slightly less air but not much. If you don't mess around with the air flow you get the hang of the gun performance quickly. There is little overspray even with full air flow.

This gear has exceeded my expectations and the customer service is great. I called to double check on cleaning the gun because it seemed too simple. No "Your call is important", "Press 4", "Press 1" BS but a real live human!

Hope this helps. I am completely happy with this equipment.