Customer Reviews

Fuji Industrial Spray Equipment 9001-3 Aircap Set #3 for XT Spraygun

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My Fuji system came with a #4 aircap set and it worked just okay while spraying lacquer, shellac, and water base, however it was going on just a bit too heavy. At the suggestion of my finishing class instructor, I bought the #3 cap and it sprayed those finishes perfectly. I'll probably get the most use out of this aircap, unless I spray paint, in which case I probably will have to go to a #5 in all likelihood.

In comparison to the #4 aircap typically included with the Fuji systems, in my hands, the #3 aircap produced a dramatic reduction in "micro-orange peel" (apparently typical of sprayed emulsified water-based finishes?) Using my favorite brand of water-based shellac, lacquer and EmTech 8000 CV finish (Target Coatings), I found the cost of the aircap was well worth the time savings in sanding/buffing to produce a mirror smooth finish on my kitchen cabinets. Although probably sacrilegious to many of the pros, after three coats using the finer aircap, the finish was smooth enough that I did not even bother sanding out the finish on many of cabinet interiors.

I have had this capset for about a year now and this it works great. I use it for shading lacquer and spraying water based lacquer. The fuji guns took me a little while to get familiar with, (the spring plate and aircap can be a pain sometimes) but once everything is put together the guns sprays great. I turn the air cap counter-clockwise one click to make a smaller fan when shading and this works great to satnd back and fog on color. One thing I noticed is that whe I change needle and aircap sets I have to also tighten or loosen the spindle valve seal nut, this is to allow the needle to slide more freely though the head of the gun. I recommend this unit to anyone intersted in purchasing an HVLP system.

While planning a built in cabinet job, talked to a painter about finishing them for me. For what he quoted, I decided I could invest in a system. Online research brought me to Fuji. I used to finish cabinets in a shop I worked in 20 yrs ago, so had an understanding of spray equipment, but was a bit rusty. HVLP is a bit different from what I was used to, but after a bit of practice spraying water on cardboard, I dove right in. I love this sprayer, I got the Mitey Mate 4 stage. The only difference in that and the Pro was the enclosure it is in. The Pro is supposed to be quieter, but I am not an all day every day user. This one turned out perfect for my needs. I bought the #3 tip from Amazon, though the machine from somewhere else. #3 was required for the laquers I was using. I only wish I had bought the whip, as the hose is a bit bulky. Highly recommended.

The spray is a qood choice, however two new design should be addded to it. First, there should be a holder for spray, second the short flexible tube should be redesign at the endd so that it does not tear apart easl.