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.

Funcionauy bien y el acabado que deja es muy bueno

Sprays very nicely—factory finish level. easy to clean and maintain. A bit noisy, mostly limited to stain and lacquers and other thin finishes (despite them selling larger caps you'd need much more power for). Very spendy (and especially the parts) for something such as this, unless you were using it daily/several times per week to earn money with it. Hose is cumbersome, and other reviews state that the lightweight "whip" offering (also expensive for a plastic hose) doesn't last. I used a lightweight garden hose instead and that worked nicely.

All other reviews have been very positive about this product so I’m asking for a replacement and willing to give it another go as the reviews and videos I’ve watched are so good

I ordered this FugiSpray Semi-Pro2 with Suction Feed for my for my brother in law Scott King. This is his review: “The build quality of the unit is very good and solid. The materials and finish of the M-Model gun are very good and the movement of the trigger and the adjusting knobs are nice and smooth. The noise level of the Turbine was not as loud as I had expected. There was no need for hearing protection like there would be with an air compressor. I sprayed an area of about 8’ x 10’ very easily. The paint was laid down smooth and even. The paint was an automotive type paint with a hardener and a reducer mixed in as per the manufacturers instructions. I did not use the Viscosity Cup to check the paint. The unit was easy to use and easy to clean after. The hose is thick and solid looking but very flexible , it looks heavy but I did not notice the weight as I was spraying. I would highly recommend the unit.”

I did a lot of research on these types of sprayers and am very happy I went with Fuji. The turbine, gun and accessories are all excellent quality. Even though it is the entry level Fuji, with some careful adjustments and proper paint thinning you can get great application results. The key is to understand that at 5 psi it takes more preparation with the coating thinning process, more time to get the gun adjustment of paint to air ratio right (which may also require a different needle size), and the speed of application will be slower than the much more capable 9.5 psi models. However, for a home hobbyist or a professional who doesn't need to paint every day these are reasonable limitations for the money expended and the results you can get. I wouldn't use this to paint walls but for smaller items such as kitchen cabinets, tables, chests and trim etc, this is a very useful addition to my workshop and over time, I expect it will be used more and more. It was packed extremely well with the turbine and gun in extra separate boxes with foam inside as well. Finally, yes the turbine is loud, but that is what earplugs are for.