Fuji Spray 2202 Semi-PRO 2 - HVLP Spray System

This is a great sprayer, even for an amateur like me. It is easy to set up, relatively easy to clean up, and controlling the spray pattern was easy as well. The build quality is really solid which also translates to a bit of weight - but the hose is plenty long so you don't need to move the base around while spraying. It took a little bit of trial and error to get the paint to the right consistency (adding water to latex paint), but I was able to get there - just remember to not start with too much additional water - you can always add more. Definitely recommend wearing ear plugs or some other form of protection because the fan does get loud but that is to be expected. Also would wear protection for your breathing because the paint is truly a fine mist. I got the bottom feed but I will likely also get the gravity feed mechanism in the future as I think it might be a little more comfortable to hold / manipulate the gun for some spraying positions. I also recommend getting the whip hose as it makes it easier (and feels lighter) than pull the heavier hose as you spray.

Prior to purchasing the Fugi Sprayer Semi-Pro, I read every review and watch a lot of YouTube presentations on it. For the money, I felt this would be the best choice. I've used this sprayer on a couple of projects now and have come to appretiate some things about it and question a few things. Pros: 1. Surprisingly quiet considering it's a small turbine. 2. The hose is very manageable without having to buy the small pigtail that some have. 3. Its fairly simple to clean, though I use water based prodocts 4. The instruction manual is good and to the point. 5. Fairly light weight compared to the old sprayer I had. 6. The quality is unmistakably great. Everything about it is top notch. 7. It performed flawlessly and both my customer and I loved the finish it gave. Cons: (These go to marketing not the ability of the machine) 1. Parts are not available near me, order on line is about the only option. 2. A 1.3 mm spray tip came with the gun. That's great for spraying thin material but normal stuff like polyurathane, lacquer and such you need at least a 1.5 mm tip. They should include this. At about $45 dollars a pop that would have been nice. If I ever wanna spray water though I have the tip for it. 3. The filter at the bottom of the pickup tube broke after 2 uses. I order a new one (5 in a package $10) but had to wait to finish a project due to it. They include a package of "wearable parts" why the don't include the filter beats me. Overall I'd buy it again just because of the quality. Quality in the way it's built, quality in the parts ( when I bought the new tip the parts came with not only the tip but all new nozzle, needle, air caps and collar) and Quality in the end result, an absolutely stunning finish. I'll be spraying some paint soon and when I do I'll update the review on that. Mike Update 6/4/2020 Well I promised an update on paint spraying and I have done a few pieces now and I can say I'm very pleased with the results. Getting the paint to a point where you don't have the "Orange Peel" effect takes some trial and error but once you understand it your going to get better at it. My recommendation is to read Arni's review. He is spot on and much more articulate with what he says about this sprayer.

I’ve owned tons of sprayers over the years Titans, Gracos you name it. They’re all reputable companies, but Fuji Spray really impressed me with the quality of their HVLP sprayer. I’ve mainly used mine for lacquer (thinned and catalyzed) as well as alcohol-based primers thinned with denatured alcohol, and this thing sprays like absolute butter. Once you dial in the right setting, the sprayer puts out a perfect fine mist that lays down smooth, even, thin coats every single time. Cleanup is simple, and the gun is built with durable aluminum and steel parts that are easy to take apart and maintain. I already love mine and look forward to using it on many more fine-finish projects. Highly recommend!

This is a high quality system. All of the parts are solid and durable, exactly what you would expect with this level of gun. It allows a wide range of adjustments from spray pattern, air flow, air/product mix, etc that allows you to really dial in the best spray for the particular finish you’re using. I can’t say enough about the quality of the system. The gun works really well. Setup for spraying is straightforward. I achieved awesome results using this gun. I’ll never go back to brushing! One last thing, the instruction manual is really well written. It’s clearly written in English and is written like an experienced painter is standing there explaining how to use it. It also contains a lot of useful links to companies that make associated finishes and products.

Once you get familiar with the settings, make the proper adjustments, and confirm you have the proper needle / nozzle size for your paint type, the Fuji Spray 2202 produces high quality results. The product documentation that comes with the product is bare bones. But, Fuji Spray's tech support phone line is excellent and highly knowledgeable. A few words of advice: - Make sure you have the right needle/nozzle size for your type of paint (or whatever finish you're working with). The 1.3mm that comes with the sprayer is good for thinner finishes. I had to step up to the 1.8mm for working with latex paint. - While the sprayer can be adjusted to fairly narrow spray, the product produces a lot of overspray that drifts far beyond the immediate spray area. Cover EVERYTHING 360 degrees all around you if you don't want paint to settle on it. - When assembling the sprayer handle for use, insert the needle last and put some light oil on it - Cleaning the sprayer properly takes a fair amount of time and solvent to get entirely clean; poor cleaning will result in poor performance or failure the next time you use it. While using a sprayer speeds up the finishing process and the results are factory quality -- the cleanup process consumes a fair amount of the time saved.

I installed some raised-panel wainscoting in our sun room, and wanted to get a quality HVLP to paint the trim in place. After doing a significant amount of research I figured the Fuji Semi-PRO 2 was the best bang for the buck. I used it to spray Zinsser BIN on all my molding and panels prior to installation, and the Fuji handled the BIN like a champ. But, IMO that's not saying much, since virtually any HVLP can handle BIN just fine. The real test came when I was spraying Benjamin Moore Impervo Satin, which is extremely thick. I've tried in the past using cheaper HVLP systems (Wagner and such) with Impervo, and the finish quality was horrid. So, yesterday I took a shot with the Fuji. I EVENTUALLY was able to get a good finish, but that was after approximately 2 hours of trial and error out in the garage. In fact, I sprayed about 1.5 cans of Impervo on every piece of scrap MDF I could find (and several old doors I had in the shop). After much trial and error, here is my procedure for Impervo: 1. Make sure your Impervo is fully mixed; 2. Strain Impervo using old pantyhose into the Fuji cup; 3. Dilute about 15% with paint thinner; 4. Add the appropriate amount of Penetrol based on Penetrol instructions; 5. Test viscosity with included cup until THE ENTIRE CUP runs out in 25 seconds; 6. Assemble Fuji and turn it on; 7. Open air control valve all the way; 8. Turn paint control knob clockwise until it is completely closed; 9. Turn pattern control knob until it is completely vertical; 10. Turn paint control knob counterclockwise 1 full rotation (you can mark it with a sharpie so you have a reference point); 11. Spray a test piece and you'll probably get a fair amount of overspray (and the edges of the pattern won't be fully atomized); 12. Turn pattern control knob about 45 degrees; 13. Spray a test piece, if you are still unhappy with it turn the pattern control knob fully horizontal' 14. You'll probably have to partially close the air control knob at this point. 15. Test again, you should have a fully atomized (albeit pretty small) pattern. I think having a bigger tip would really help with this application, but I was in a hurry. I checked my results this morning, and the finish was actually very, very nice. No orange peel, and minimal overspray. The hardest thing for me was seeing where I was painting, since the surface was already white with the BIN. One note: the small filter that is on the bottom of the metal supply tube (that goes down in the paint) seemed like it was getting clogged as the paint started drying in the can. I seriously considered just taking it off, but after so much trial and error I was reluctant to change anything. But, if you've strained your paint in pantyhose I can't imagine why you'd need a strainer. The strainer is also very hard to get completely clean, since it is not made of metal. Relatively speaking clean-up is quick with this model. Pour out the paint, fill with some mineral spirits (or whatever is appropriate for your paint), and spray until it runs clear. I did remove the nozzle so I could clean it out properly. Total clean-up time was 5 minutes, tops. Finally, please be aware of the importance of the paint control knob (which you can think of as the trigger adjustment knob located on the back of the gun). I had it wide open for the first hour or trial and error, and didn't realize that my entire problem was I was feeding too much paint. Once you've got the settings right for a product do yourself a favor and write them down. Update 11/11/2014 So I've had this for several months, and have sprayed a ton of water-borne finishes through it (paint, primer, water-borne stains, poly, etc.). I've gotten to where I can set it up, mix the paint (or whatever), paint, and clean-up in about 20 minutes. I painted a bookshelf and kitchen table last weekend in less than 1 hour. This thing really is an excellent value, so I've upped it to 5 stars. Clearly getting some time on it helped quite a bit. IF I HAVE ONE TIP IT IS TO MAKE SURE YOU FULLY CLOSE THE PAINT CONTROL KNOB FULLY BEFORE SPRAYING (when it is close you can't pull the trigger). Then, slowly open it and spray a test piece until you get a nice, wet, smooth finish. I've found I don't need to thin it as much as I used to, and I've found that I typically can get to a perfect patter in less than 1 minute. One other tip: try to avoid oil-based products if you can. The clean-up takes forever, and honestly I am getting such good results with water-borne paints I don't see the need for oil-based.

Awesome sprayer, used for refinishing cabinets. The finish is awesome, looks like a factory finish. Not going to be able to get that with rollers. It does take some time to figure out how to use. But, once you get it dialed in, no issues. I found it's easy to spray horizontally and not so easy to spray vertically. Happy with the product.

I have used several paint guns to finish my wooden projects and window casing and designer wall paints. But nothing like this ever. Most of the paint guns that requires a air compressor has many variables like air pressure, duration of spraying and type of substance spraying and many a times it takes a lot of time to figure everything out even before starting to spray. But this is different and its setup time is shorter, and its works consistently once it gets going. I like the quality of the product and the price range its place at. I have improved the overall quality of my finish and also its very much of fun to use this system for the mater of fact that its so fast to setup and clean after that. High quality components and if taken good care of these will last a life time. CON: [Nothing related to functioning or performance of this system]Only one con for this system (which is more of convivence issue) is if you want to put the gun and can aside while doing spraying there is no way for you to set aside the can due to hose hanging on the gun. Only way you can do this is either use the hook over the gun or take out the hose. I wish the hose attachment had a swiveling coupler or something that could help hose to swivel aside while resting the can. But this is just the way my paint area is setup I guess.