2203G Semi-PRO 2 - Gravity HVLP Spray System | 1400W motor, Adjustable fan pattern

I had no prior experience with HVLP spraying. There’s quite a bit of a learning curve with regards to handling, general technique and such, but as for the product itself it was very straightforward to use and gave me no issues. The provided documentation and charts on which tips to use for which application were helpful. Very simple but quality rugged setup. Once I had a process figured out, clean up was VERY easy. I went with HVLP in part because I did not want to deal with flushing out hoses, and that aspect worked out great. I was able to switch between different materials with no problems. I used it for both painting and applying a polyurethane finish. Paint was an oil-based primer and water-based urethane enamel. I thinned in both cases and used a 1.8 tip (which you need to buy separately) and it applied the paint very well despite concerns of it only being a dual stage turbine. My only criticism, if you want to call it that, is this doesn’t do everything. I have plans to paint interior and exterior walls and that kind of job, while technically possible, would be a bit overkill for this unit due to how much paint it can hold. This product seems like a decent value for the hobbyist (or “semi pro” ;) who wants to achieve great results with no fuss. A bit pricey, but the quality is high, and the results good.

Over the last two years, I wrote something of a book below, so I'll summarize up top. For spraying latex, this setup requires considerable thinning. You can get very nice results and I don't really mind the thinning, but spraying thin paint is pretty miserable, particularly on any vertical surface. For spraying lots of latex, I'd upgrade to the Mini-Mite 3 or 4 to spray with less thinning. For spraying clear finishes, particularly those designed to be sprayed (I've used a couple of products by Target Coatings), this little machine is spectacular and wholeheartedly recommended. Original Review: I am a weekend woodworker with lots of projects that involve painting (mostly with latex) and applying various clear finishes. I've been casually eyeing assorted HVLP systems for several years now and seriously considering for a few months. Because I wanted to be able to spray latex, it seemed like the Mini-Mite 4 was the right choice, but I just couldn't justify the $800 price for the amount of spraying I plan to do. The semi-pro 2 was at about the price I was willing to pay, but I was concerned that the two-stage turbine would be insufficient and that there were no reviews (hence this review). The prospect of rolling/brushing a big painting project finally forced the issue and I crossed my fingers and ordered the semi-pro 2 with the gravity cup. I now have a couple of hours of spraying under my belt (that's a lifetime total, it's worth noting that I'm new at this) and I couldn't be happier with my decision. In the last few days, I sprayed a couple of big bookshelves with latex primer and paint (Sherman Williams multi purpose latex primer and All-Surface Latex Enamel) and the whole system works better than I dared to hope. I was a little worried the "M" gun would be somehow low-end or lack features, but it's really, really nice. Again, I'm new at this and have little to compare to, but I'm not sure what else I could ask it to do. The spray pattern is adjustable from a wide fan to a tiny spot and you can rotate the pattern anywhere you like. Since I was spraying between shelves, I had the gun tipped over pretty far and it never hiccuped. The gravity cup holds 400 cc's, which isn't a whole lot. So far, that's been about one coat on a bookshelf. If you plan to paint big stuff, the 1 qt cup is probably better. As for the turbine, it's a little blue box. A noisy little blue box, but most of my tools are noisy, so I wear hearing protection and it's just fine. A quick update, I measure 92 db a few feet away, which is really very loud indeed. I measured a small, noisy shop vac at about the same distance and got 86 db, which is roughly 4X quieter. Still not a problem for me, but perhaps worth noting. I regularly use this in my basement with a baby sleeping on the second floor and she doesn't seem to mind. My concerns regarding the two-stage-ness of the turbine seem to be unfounded so far. Fuji includes and excellent instruction manual (also available in PDF in the FAQ section of their website) that recommends thinning paint and checking with the included viscosity cup. The manual also recommends a #4 (1.5 mm) tip for latex. I sprayed primer with the included 1.3 mm and paint with the 1.5 mm tip and while the 1.5 mm tip definitely sprayed faster, I think I could have managed with the 1.3 mm tip. I followed the thinning instructions with both the primer and the paint, thinned with roughly 20% to 25% water, added some Floetrol, and sprayed a nearly perfect painted finish. I would recommend practicing a fair amount on scrap wood, cardboard boxes, etc. Cleaning up after spraying is very easy and takes me maybe 10 minutes. One thing I'm confused about is how a four-stage turbine could possibly be better. Maybe you could spray faster or not thin, but this really isn't all that taxing for the way I plan to spray. I'm really looking forward to spraying some clear finishes next. Update: 11/17/2013 I've now been spraying latex for a couple of weeks and I have produced results ranging from truly disastrous to nearly perfect and pretty much everything in between. For my best results so far, I spray a relatively thick, heavy coat of primer (I've tried up to about 50 seconds in the viscosity cup with great results) with the 1.5 mm tip. This does produce some texture, but I end up sanding the first coat of primer anyway. I found that thin coats of watery primer never actually cover spots, fill grain, block tannins, etc. I generally follow with a second relatively thick coat of primer. Then, I switch to the 1.3 mm tip, thin my paint to about 25 seconds in the viscosity cup, and spray very light coats of paint. Much of what I read suggests that the thinner your paint is the better it works, but I found that if the paint is too thin, it's almost impossible to get any coverage and not get runs (the source of my most disastrous results). I experimented with heavier coats of paint and got a bumpy surface (not as bad as runs, but pretty ugly). Two or three thin coats seem to give good results for me so far. The resulting surface isn't glassy smooth, but is very lightly textured. Far better than I've ever done with a brush or roller and good enough for me. Still looking forward to trying clear finishes when this project is over. This is still clearly a 5 star purchase for me. So far, the included 1.3 mm tip would have been fine for latex. I now think I see the benefit of the more powerful turbines if they allow you to spray less-thinned paint. Thinning isn't really a hassle, but spraying watery paint kind of is. Still, for half the price, I'm happy to thin some paint. Update 2/21/2015 I finally got around to spraying some clear finishes. This summer, I sprayed some Zar Ultra Max waterborne oil-modified poly, which worked reasonably well. I sprayed a picture frame, I think, and it came out looking nice, but with a few small, pimple-like dots. I was able to sand these out, spray again lightly, and get a passable finish. The pimples may have been dust or dirt, as I was spraying outside. Zar doesn't appear to really market Ultra Max for HVLP spraying, so I recently ordered Target Coating's EM8000cv pre-catalyzed waterborne conversion varnish (targetcoatings.com), which is actually intended to be sprayed and includes specific instructions for HVLP (1.3mm to 1.5mm needle). I just sprayed a small cherry shelf with this stuff and my 1.3mm needle and it seems wonderful. I sprayed the first coat on a little thick by accident, sanded it lightly, and just applied a very thin second coat and the finish is absolutely flawless. It also dries to the touch in minutes, which should minimize dust and dirt. If your plan is to spray clear finishes, I can't imagine why you would look for any sprayer fancier than this one. Clear finishes are nice and thin and spray easily and beautifully. I also wholeheartedly recommend ordering some finish that's meant to be sprayed, since things get really easy (no thinning, etc). Finally, google conversion varnishes. Apparently, they dry too fast to be brushed, which is why home stores don't stock them, but they're tougher than polyurethanes and easy to spray. Newer waterborne conversion varnishes are (allegedly) just as tough and have startlingly little odor. Look at both Target Coatings and General Finishes. They both offer bewildering assortments of water based lacquers, waterborne oil-modified polyurethanes, waterborne conversion varnishes, etc, all specifically intended for spraying. If Amazon would give me six stars, that's how many I would give this sprayer. I'm amazed in retrospect that this sprayer is as inexpensive as it is. Update 12/20/2015 I recently sprayed a large bookshelf project with the Target EM8000cv pre-catalyzed waterborne conversion varnish and I am really, really happy, both with the Fuji and the Target varnish. For about the first time, when I look at the finish I can't really find anything to complain about.

This is a great HVLP sprayer if the Semi-serious DIYer. In addition to the Sprayer, I bought the whip hose, some filters & the 1.8mm air cap. My prior experience spraying latex with sprayers is a Wagner airless about 20 years old. I have memories of paint all over the place and a fog of paint...20 years ago. I'm sure this has improved. First of all before plowing ahead with the sprayer, I READ THE USERS MANUEL. I build a bath vanity and did not want brush marks on the paint. Maybe I really wanted a new toy to fool around with. It's what old retired people do? I use the Semi-Pro for spraying water base Kilz Premium primer x 2 coats & sanding between coats of primer and Benjamin Moore Advance Semi-gloss x 2 coats. After a few practices with water on the fence, I went for the primer & paint. I thinned the paint according to the User Manuel and sprayed the vanity. After the primer, some light sanding and two final coats of Advance, the surface was beautiful, professional looking. I also noticed: -The clean up was easier than cleaning brushes & painting equipment. -There is very little over spray and I used a lot less paint. -I wore a mask and didn't create a paint fog and did not get paint all-over. -The air compressor does get hot. -The air compressor is noisy...I located it as far away as possible in the cleanest air. -It takes more up-front time to mask areas to not be painted. -painting the shaker vanity was fast and easy & no longer a dreaded chore. -The Semi-Pro is well built and not cheap, but don't ever forget, "YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR". This is not H----- Fr----. made in PRC.

I purchased this Fuji 2203G Semi-Pro 2 sprayer based on other reviews after having only used rental professional HVLP sprayers and having an experienced professional painter explain the drawbacks of low-cost sprayers: insufficient or inconsistent pressure and flow, a lack of options in needles and nozzles, etc, all of which contribute to a poor quality spray and clogging. Other reviews suggested that this Fuij sprayer was a good moderate cost option that had features and options that addressed all of the concerns. There were also many suggestions as to what accessories would improve performance for my specific application which is latex paint: the largest needle/aircap kit (7020-6) and the cleaning kit (the sprayer actually comes with all necessary basic tools and cleaning brushes, but this kit offers an expanded kit to address any tougher clogs.) Packing and delivery on this sprayer was flawless—it came properly packed in a custom double-wall carton and shipment was amazingly prompt. I was able to use it immediately, which was great as we were getting to the end of outdoor project season in my region. I did take the time to read the entire manual before I unpacked the sprayer, to be sure I wouldn't make a dumb mistake on my first try. The manual is informative, but poorly illustrated so there was a little bit of guess work involved in identifying all the parts and features. Once that was done, and once I had thinned the paint (much more than I expected to) using the viscosity guide and text funnel, I go right down to spraying. The sprayer is extremely well made and the adjustments you can make in airflow, paint flow, spray pattern and orientation really allow you to fine tune the spray to the results you want. I definitely thinned the paint too much on my first project (I took the viscosity guide very literally and ended up adding almost 10% water to the paint to get it flowing as directed) so my first coats were too thin. However, on subsequent coats I left the paint much thicker (closer to a waffle batter than a tomato soup consistency) and that still flowed fine and with some adjustments sprayed smoothly and evenly. NOTE: as soon as I received the #6 needle/aircap I began using that instead of the default size (#3 or #4) and that made a huge difference to how much latex paint I could spray. I also followed the advice of another reviewer and mixed the paint and water very thoroughly, using a mixer paddle on a drill. The paint can sit in the cup and sprayer gun between coats without drying out—I've had absolutely no problem with clogging so far. I like the quart size cup because unlike a professional sprayer you don't waste any paint at all—there's no long hose that sucks up a gallon in a second. You can work extremely neatly with this sprayer—the stand that allows you to place the gun upright on the motor is a nice touch. I've also had very little issue with overspray since you can really make the spray pattern the exact size and intensity you want. In taking it apart for cleaning the build quality really comes into play again—everything locks solidly together and comes apart without being forced. It's very easy to rinse the gun out with a hose then take it to a sink and take it apart to get remaining paint residue out of the connectors. I wouldn't leave it sitting dirty for hours but you wouldn't do that with any painting tool. If you've been rolling latex paint or renting a professional sprayer as I had before I bought this, you might find that you need more coats than you would like—just a by-product of thinning the paint. However, I find the ease of use and cleaning to offset that issue nicely—you can set it up very quickly and let it sit between coats while you do whatever else you need to do. Thin coats also dry faster than thick ones, so you'll probably spend the same amount of time, just with more breaks. For me, this sprayer is a no-brainer for anything dimensional that couldn't be easily painted with a roller: shutters, furniture, siding, moulding and ornamental trim.

I bought the Semi-Pro2 with the M series gravity cup. I added the whip hose and the .08 and 2.0 tips for the different finishes I routinely use. I have used the system almost daily for two weeks. Overall, I am very satisfied with the system, its easy set-up, standard cleaning (spray guns are never quick to clean, and I am meticulous with my tools), consistently getting high quality results. I have used HVLP sprayers with air compressors for many years and wanted to try the turbine systems. After reading dozens of reviews, I chose the Fuji system for several key reasons, including reviewers' opinions about the quality of the turbine, versatility, interchangeable components, accessory options, all at a more-than-competitive price. I bought the Semi-Pro2 because I did not want to get the top line Q-series without ever having used a turbine system. Depending on longevity of this system, I may upgrade to the Q-series in the future. As with any HVLP sprayer, there is a significant learning curve requiring practice and developing technique. If you get lap lines, drips, orange peel, more paint on your walls than your project, etc., go online, watch instructional videos, read articles, practice with different finishes - all these problems can be addressed with settings (assuming your equipment is sufficient for the job). Semi-Pro2 Gravity Feed Likes and Dislikes: The finished projects have been excellent. The spray nozzles are obviously well manufactured because the finish is flawless. I noticed a few very minor things that made the difference between a 4- and 5-star rating: - The gravity feed cup is small. My compressor HVLP system has a larger cup which means I do not stop to refill as often. Fuji offers the larger bottom feed cup which would resolve that issue. I have never used a bottom feed cup, and I like the idea of gravity feeding the gun instead of a diaphragm component, so I chose that option. Obviously the larger bottom feed cup would address this point, but a larger gravity feed cup would be my first choice. - The screw-on cap for the gravity cup is not great. It does not seal properly even with a new gasket. It appears this could be resolved with a different (better) thread pattern for the "screw" which would tighten the seal more gradually and therefore efficiently. My old gravity cup does not leak at the cap, so Fuji could do the same. (Very small leaks, but leaks.) - Fuji recommends not taking apart the feed line from the cup and gun, because it is factory sealed. I prefer to remove the line so I can be sure it is fully cleaned without any residue which could be problematic on the next project. - The nozzle cap has worked perfectly and shows no signs of flaws. However, it appears as if it is a plastic cap coated with chrome skin. To date, it has been perfect, but it feels like it could break or crack easily if dropped. I know, don't drop it, but a heftier feel would give me more confidence is its longevity. - The air control valve is a 90 degree ball valve. Convenient and easy. I prefer my old HVLP air control valve which allows for a better fine tuning control. It is important to note that I purchased the system with the M-series gun which is a more basic model. Fuji's higher end systems (Q-series turbines) include the T-series guns, which may be a superior product to the one I have. If you are still reading this, you have too much time on your hands. However, I highly recommend the Fuji system, especially for a user who has never used a turbine system. I will end this by saying that I contacted Fuji before purchasing the Semi-Pro2 and they were very responsive to my questions, encouraging additional follow-up or technical assistance if needed (which to date I have not).

I'm using this HVLP system for spraying finish on guitars, so I have no experience as far as using it for thicker paints. With that said this is a very high quality HVLP spray system that atomizes and lays down a very nice coat of material. I was a bit hesitant at first due to the high price but when I saw them on sale for black Friday I had to give it a try. I was also leaning towards this brand from other wood workers recommendations (The Wood Whisperer). Likes: I like the fact that the Fuji systems are mostly made of metal's where other brands have a lot of plastic. This system also does not constantly bleed air as some others do so air is only coming out the gun when spraying. Cleaning is just as easy as with any high quality HVLP gravity gun, the stainless cup makes it easy to clean out and if you want to make it even easier you can purchase an adapter that will allow you to use the 3m PPS system. If you need to hold more material you can also purchase the Fuji bottom feed pot (the gravity feed cup holds less material). All the hose connections are secure and have quick release collars so I don't have to worry about the line blowing off and dust getting blown all over my project in the middle of a paint job. Dislikes: My biggest dislike is the type of hose, it is very big and bulky like an industrial water hose but there may be a reason they did this, It might give the air going to the gun more time to cool and less chance of moisture getting in the spray material. The only other dislike is the noise, this unit is very loud like an industrial vacuum cleaner but if you have used any other type of spray system like a separate air compressor and gun then it is no big deal as it is no louder then an air compressor kicking on. Overview: Even if I paid full price for the Fuji semi-pro 2 gravity feed I would still be happy with it. I am sure some of the cheaper units out there can give great results as well but I think the construction of the Fuji unit and some of the extra features and functions it has makes it worth the extra cost. As for Amazon, they are great, while I like to support my local business owners no one near me sold this brand and with the low price I couldn't resist. Also I originally purchased on open box unit that was supposed to be like new and was sold through Amazon but when I received it there was only the turbine unit, no hose or gun. One quick call to Amazon customer service and not only did they have a return label emailed to me but they also had a brand new unit sent out at no extra cost to me.

just got it a few days ago, but have used it on a bedroom dresser and Armoire and it was flawless. I have used hvlp in the past and was accustomed to all the ins and outs of using it. That being said anyone with alittle practice will do fine. the quality is really great. Would recommend this to anyone wanting a mid-priced sprayer. I sprayed nitrocelluous lacquer and as i said it worked great.

I purchased this spray system because I wasn't happy with the cheap Harbor Freight system I was using prior to this. I was refurbishing my kitchen cabinets and I wanted something that could spray a nice top coat finish and this fit the bill. The system is very easy to set up, the instructions are clear( and provides good tips for potential issues!), and the adjustments on the spray gun work well to fine turn your spray. It laid down a very nice clear coat finish with minimal adjustment. Clean up was easy as well as long as you clean the gun right after use while your medium is still wet. I also liked that the included hose was very long. I set the machine on the other end of the room (it supposed to be 15 ft away from where you are spraying) and didn't have any issues with being able to reach where I needed to paint. As a complete novice, I found it very quick and easy to set up and get a quality result. Overall very satisfied!

Excelente compra, una maquina con un sistema sencillo de entender y muy facil de limpiar.

Update July 2023: I’m still so happy with this thing. I’ve used it easily 150 times to spray all kinds of stuff. Every time I use it I’m so impressed. Update Jan 2022: I've now had this about 3 months and have used it heavily, probably 50 times to spray various primers, latex paints and polyurethanes - all water based. I have to say it works beautifully. I am even more happy with it than when I first purchased it. I am getting a perfect finish every time. Why I didn't buy this sooner I don't know. My only complaint that has developed is the gravity cup prevents it from fitting in a gun holder or standing up. This makes it a pain to fill up. To solve that problem, I purchased the 3M PPS 2.0 system and added it to the gun. I think if I was to do it again, I would buy the bottom feed cup instead of the gravity cup, but now that I have the 3M system it's a moot point. Just keep in mind it requires 3 hands to fill the gravity cup. Fuji does have a little holder that screws to the turbine but that isn't practical at all as the turbine is far away and on the floor. If you buy this gun, I highly recommend adding the 3M PPS system. Original review: After spending the last few years brushing/rolling finishes and messing around with several of the cheap compressor driven HVLP guns and never getting a good finish, I finally bought one of these. I am somewhere between a DIY’er and a pro. Not new to this but I also don’t spray every day. I spent a ton of time researching and couldn’t decide between a turbine HVLP and the airless. I want to spray latex paint, polyurethane and lacquer and I came to the conclusion the HVLP was more versatile, especially after hearing about all the pump issues people seem to have with the airless units. Several websites mentioned that you needed a 4-5 stage turbine to spray latex and that perhaps this unit wasn’t the right one but I’ve now sprayed both latex (BM Aura) and polyurethane through it. I did have to buy the 1.8mm tip and thin the latex 10% (ish) but it sprayed perfectly. Fuji says 20-30% but I had no issues at 10%. I also can’t believe how nice the water based poly went on with the supplied 1.3mm tip. I am so impressed with this thing. I think the pressurized cup is a game changer for latex paint. It is pretty loud but is on par with a shop vacuum. Definitely not a deal breaker by any means. My only complaint is that the gun doesn’t fit in a traditional HVLP stand since it has the side cup. I hope Fuji comes out with a stand for the M series gravity gun. It would make filling a little easier. Overall I am very happy with my purchase. It sprays latex paint and polyurethane perfectly. The unit is clearly of high quality and I’m happy to deal with a Canadian company. I would highly recommend this unit.

I purchased this to spray kitchen cabinet doors. It works very well and I’m very happy with this purchase! Things I wish I had known before buying/using the Semi Pro 2. 1. Tip for beginners: don’t start spraying using an oil based paint. It’s a mess and more work to clean out of your gun. Start with latex or a water based topcoat so that you can get used to spraying. 2. Thin your paint to the right viscosity! Fuji Spray sends a Ford viscosity cup and chart that tells you the runout time for thinning what you’re spraying. If you don’t properly thin it, you won’t get good results! 3. If you plan to spray latex, order the 1.8 mm needle and air cap set (size #5) I spray primers and waterborne alkyd enamel on the cabinets with the 1.8 mm and topcoats with the 1.3 mm that is included with the sprayer. 4. Don’t fill the gravity cup more than 3/4 full or it will leak out of the top of the cup and also run down the pressure tube and check valves and get into the 90* elbow and plug up your gun. I made this mistake and then the gun splattered and gave an uneven finish. It also made it a mess to clean it. 5. The air hose they supply is heavy! Fuji sells a whip hose for $60 but based on another review, I went to Canadian Tire and bought a leader garden hose for $7 and attached it to the end of the fuji air hose. The fittings work perfectly and I’ve had no problems using this alternative. 6. Buy yourself a wireless outlet remote control. The on/off switch is on the turbine and you do not want to be walking all the way to your turbine and back when working on a project! 7. Mask, safety glasses, and earplugs! This turbine is loud! 8. Get some pipe cleaners and a scrub brush. The brush they send doesn’t get in quite all the little spaces on the gun and a bigger brush is nice to clean up the gun body. 9. Fuji tech support is amazing! Very helpful for any problems you might run into. 10. This sprayer is for furniture, cabinets, and other smaller projects. Personally, I would never buy this to spray walls. It would take forever. Great spray gun! Makes redoing kitchen cabinets much easier than brushing them by hand which is what I used to do..

Muy buena opción para no tener que usar un compresor. La turbina siempre está encendida lo que lo hace un poco ruidoso, pero no te afectan las variaciones normales de un compresor. La pistola tiene buena calidad, sólo le hace falta un soporte para la pistola, lo venden por separado.

Muy fácil de manejar y excelente calidad en los materiales, con resultados increíbles al momento de pintar