Fuji Spray2250 Hobby-PRO 2 - HVLP Spray System + Bonus Kit + Bonus Filters

The media could not be loaded. This is the first time I've ever used a spray gun for painting and I'm hooked! I'm not a painter by trade - just a weekend warrior around the house. I did a lot of research prior to purchasing this Fuji model and I'm glad I went with the Fuji Hobby Pro - 2. It's basically the same as the Semi-Pro unit (different color) with different default air caps (the Hobby-Pro comes with an 1.8 mm air cap; the Semi-Pro has an 1.3mm air cap. For lacquers and urethane products a smaller sized air cap will result in a nicer finish; if you are applying something like latex paint (which I was) you'll want at least a 1.5mm, 1.8mm or even the 2.0mm air cap.The Hobby Pro-2 sold by Amazon comes with some extras (the bonus kit and bonus filters) which is nice; I've painted 7 or 8 times since I purchased this sprayer just under a month ago. Haven't had to 'dip' into these extras but glad to know they are around if I need them.Both the Hobby Pro-2 and the Semi-Pro models are 2 stage turbine High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) systems. HVLPs come in 2,3,4 and 5 stage systems. From my home needs, and based on cost I decided a 2 stage system was adequate. They are somewhat loud - but since there is a 25' air hose with the product you can move the unit to a reasonable distance away from your work (and you want to do this so your Fuji unit won't pull in paint from the air).Also, both of the 2 stage HVLP systems come with Fuji's M-model spray guns; other higher end Fuji sprayers come with T-model guns (which are lighter weight and probably 'somehow better' in other ways). I find the weight and build of the M-model guns to be just fine (not too heavy) and well-built.Accessories I PurchasedBased on other recommendations in reviews as well as videos I watched, I decided to purchase a few extras in addition to the base Fuji Hobby-Pro 2 product:* 2.0mm air cap set (yet to use it; Fuji recommends it if you feel you want to spray walls/large areas with latex paint which I don't suspect I will but who knows) I've been using the 1.8mm air cap thinned to Fuji's recommendation for latex and it's working beautifully on shelves, doors and trim.* 6' Fuji whip hose ($36.25 on Amazon); this connects between your spray gun and the rather hefty 25' air hose. I really recommend this as it allows much more flexibility when you are working on your project and needing to move the gun around. I'd like to see this as a standard offering with the Fuji Hobby-Pro 2 as I think it would be very hard to maneuver the spray gun attached directly to the heavier 25' air hose. (Especially true from a beginner like me)* Remote control outlet strip ($13.99 on Amazon) and highly recommend it as it allows you to turn the Fuji unit on/off while you reposition your work.* Paint strainers (I bought a TCP Global 50 pack - $8.96 on Amazon) very quality product by the way. You want these as the last thing you want is crud in your spray gun that will do one of two things: 1) gum up your gun, or 2) end up on your project.The picture I attached shows the Fuji sprayer (gun on handle of turbine unit), the 25' air hose, the 6' whip hose, and the remote control I'm using with it.The short video will show you how loud it is if you are standing next to it - which is one of the reasons there is a 25' air hose ;-) I think this video sounds a little more whiny that it is actually - could be due to the fact I had the air hose disconnected when I recorded the video.What I Like About the Fuji Hobby-Pro 2* portable size, relatively light-weight and easy to move around with handle* spray gun holder (you actually mount this yourself with supplied hardware (takes a couple of minutes)* Controls on the M-model spray gun: pattern, flow and orientation of whatever it is you are spraying out of the gun is very easy to adjust to get exactly what you want (and testing on some scrape) prior to actually applying to your project* quick-release bayonet mount of the standard 1 quart paint can is very easy to work with and makes adding paint a snap* the 1 quart paint can has a metal rim about the bottom of the can - I found out the value of this when I dropped the can from a height of about 7 feet when I was attempting to put it on a shelf and it bounded several times on the cement floor of my garage so hard this metal rim popped off (easy to put back on) and had a slight ripple in the bottom of it, but the main can didn't have a scratch on it.* the 25' air hose seems high quality and very flexible and I assume it will last a lifetime* ease of spray gun assembly/disassembly - I can break it down, clean it and reassemble it under 10 minutes. (my regime for cleaning: empty paint can, rise, fill with water, spray through gun with pattern control 'closed' to circle, air flow (located on the air hose - or in my case I moved it to the whip hose) closed off 2/3rd of the way and flow control wide open (to allow a fat stream of water to come out of the gun; then I refill with some paint thinner and blow that through the gun; then disassemble the gun, rinse/clean parts and reassemble.)What I don't Like About the Fuji Hobby-Pro 2* wish it came with the 6' whip hose as a standard part as I consider it essential* 25' air hose quite honestly reeks of a bad rubbery smell when it is first unwrapped. I literally had to leave it outside in the sun for a few days and then store it in the garage for another few before I wanted to be anywhere near it LoL. After almost 30 days it now simply smells slightly unpleasant. Depending on where you are using it this may not be an issue or a big one (In my case I was painting in a spray tent a made in my garage and had the Fuji unit in an attached office so the smell of the hose was a consideration). Having said all that, it's fine now and I assume the quality and flexibility of the hose 'required' whatever evil mix of elements that went into it. As I mentioned previously, it's high quality and should last a lifetime.* the unit comes with two friction fit filters (I assume intake and exhaust); well it's nice that these can be cleaned easily - they are exactly the same size (different densities) and so they could be 'switched' by accident after cleaning. Interestingly Fuji discusses this in their product manual mentioning that the 'finer' filter goes on the side with the 'F' from Fuji as a way to remember. They could have made one slightly bigger/smaller or rectangular vs. square, etc.; some way to keep from confusing them. I actually saw a video comparing the Fuji to another brand and recommended the other brand based on the fact the reviewer pulled out a filter (the less dense exhaust filter) and said he thought it would allow paint back in over time and that would limit the life of the turbine. Had he pulled out the 'correct' intake filter he'd probably would have recommended the Fuji.Overall, I'm very satisfied with the Fuji Hobby-Pro 2 and would recommend it (or any of Fuji's other higher end products if they fit your budget).

As a remodeler, I do lots of painting- latex, water based urethane, and water based oil. I was looking for a way to paint doors, cabinets, and trim faster without brush marks, without setting up a big airless sprayer and paint room. After lots of research I found the Fuji HVLP Spray System had great reviews on woodworking forums, tool testing websites, and Amazon. I hesitated to spend over $400, but seeing how all lower cost sprayers struggle with thicker latex paints and can give low quality results, they seemed like a waste of money. The Hobby-Pro 2 is the same as the Semi-Pro 2, but with a larger 1.8 mm air cap for thicker paints, it is their entry level model. The instructions for setup are very clear, and after 2 minutes of test spraying on cardboard, I sprayed unthinned Stixx primer, unthinned Advance satin paint, and thinned Regal Select semi gloss paint- 3 gallons over 3 days totaling 9 hours of use. The results are flawless! It is very easy to setup, easy to use, easy to clean, with absolutely beautiful results. I will be getting a whip hose to add to the system as it can be a workout spraying for hours on end. I am completely pleased with the quality and performance for the price.

I bought this spray system to paint the trim, doors and crown molding in my house as well as do assorted finishing of woodworking projects in the future. After doing some research I determined this system was probably the best choice for what I was looking to spend. The product is well built, professional grade equipment and it will last a long time if properly taken care of. I didn't know much about spraying poly, lacquer, or latex, but I am learning fast - once you have this dialed in you can get professional results - however it does take some time to figure out. Here is what I learned - and what might help others who are looking to get better results:- Thinning to the right consistency is key - use the included viscosity cup- Some products don't like to be thinned as well as others (more on this later)- Choosing the right thinning medium is important- Oiled based paints are easier to thin than latex (acrylic paints)- It's a 2 stage turbine, not a 4 stage or 5 stage - you have to go slower to get the paint to atomize properly- Needles size give you more control over the flow, but don't necessarily change the outcome. You can spray the same finish with 1.8 needle as with a 1.5 needle. You might open the volume control only ½ a turn with the 1.8 while with the 1.5 you open it 1 ½ turns. The results are the same, but if you need to adjust the flow it's much easier with the 1.5 vs the 1.8 as the range is broader so you can really dial in the flow.I have tried a bunch of different extenders, paints and primers and these are my results:Extenders / Thinners:- Flood Floetrol Latex Extender: This additive was too thick - I want to thin as well as extend the dry time so the paints flow better. Kills gloss in the finish if you use very much.- XIM Latex Extender - Thins like water - works perfectly as both an extender and thinner. Maintains gloss in the finish, even when a significant amount is used.- Distilled Water - Thins well but kills the gloss. Separates if left to sit for very long in some paints.- Thin-x (not the extender version) - Thins and doesn't extend drying time - I prefer this to water as it seems to mix in better and stay mixed for storage between shoots. Maybe hard to find if you're not on the east coast.Primers:- Benjamin Moore Enable Underbody Primer (Oil) - Lays down nice with 20oz primer / 2.5oz Naptha and 1.8 or 1.5 needle - takes 8 hours to dry so it can be sanded- Sherwin Williams Premium Wall & Wood Primer (Latex) - Lays down nice with 24oz primer / 4oz Thin-x and 1.8 or 1.5 needle. Can be sanded in 2-3 hours. This my favorite primer to shoot.Paints:- Benjamin Moore Regal Exterior - Lays down nice with 24oz paint / 6oz XIM and 1.5 needle. Takes a while to dry and recoat. Make sure you get a nice amount of paint flowing to get a good finish.- Benjamin Moore Waterborne Satin Impervo (Latex) - never could shoot this stuff without orange peel or lots of sags / runs. Gave up.- Benjamin Moore Advance (Latex) - Shoots ok when thinned with XIM. Takes 24 hours till you can re-coat. I got things to do besides watch paint dry - finish is the same as BreakThrough IMO.- PPG BreakThough interior / exterior (Latex) - This stuff is AWESOME - it's like it was formulated for HVLP spraying. 20oz paint / 1.5 or 2oz XIM with 1.5 needle. It flows nicely, dries FAST - you can recoat it 2 hours and drive a forklift over it in 36 hours. Try that with Advance and its 30 day cure time. I can handle a door 4 hours after painting and not worry about leaving marks.Basically some paints like the Benjamin Moore products are really meant to be brushed and don't like to be thinned. Others have instructions on how to thin for the HVLP spraying - those tend to work better. They are worth the extra effort to find as your results will be better. Hopefully this information helps someone else as I would have loved to know this information a few weeks ago so I didn't have to spend time and money trying to figure out what works and what doesn't. Overall I am happy with the system, although given how much I like to use it I wish I would have bought the 4 stage FUJI as I think it could be useful on lots of upcoming projects (exterior deck work, popcorn ceiling painting, etc.). I think the 2 stage guns can do the same projects they just take more time as you have to shoot the material slower as it doesn't have the power to atomize the same amount of paint as the 4 stage system does.

Upgraded from airless sprayer and couldn’t be happier. No striping or dripping. Better control = better finishes!

I ordered my sprayer on December 5th got it on December 19th. Arrived in perfect condition. As you can see from the pictures I've used it to paint a dresser for my Grand Daughter and our kitchen cabinets. To spray paint I had to add Floetrol to thin the paint, but I got it to spray very nicely. I then purchased the 1.3mm tip to spray water based varnish and it worked perfectly no thinning. Very happy with the quality of the finish.#FujiSpray

I decided to buy this to replace my spray gun and compressor, which was very frustrating to paint because the compressor had a hard time keeping up. After doing research I decided this was the best system for me. Wow, This is a great product. I would highly recommend. The finish is beautiful. I sprayed primer, and BM advance which I diluted,looks fantastic. I ordered the 1.3 nozzle and will be trying lacquer later this week.The turbine is a bit noisey but nothing that wearing ear plugs can’t fix. Never lose power or pressure. Love this little machine. My husband was sceptical that it would not produce a great finish, he sprayed cabinets today and loved it. He is very impressed. #Fujispray

I just got this and first impressions are it is really good quality.

Great spray gun! Amazing spray quality and the gun feels very heavy duty! #FujiSpray