Got a Q5 and the PPS 2.0 recently and this video is pretty indispensable. Takes any of the confusion out of the cleaning process, for sure. Also just ordered a pressure pot for a larger spray coming up, and I dread having to move away from the PPS for that job. Haha. Thanks again for the video. 🎯
Thank you for actually cleaning your gun and including the cleaning solvents you prefer in your video too. So many othe videos skip steps bcs they are not actually cleaning their gun
$750, Now everyone who reads this thread is going to be Jealous. That's great, you will like it. The system is awesome. We use the Q5, do me a favor and subscribe. I would appreciate it.
Homeowner with awesome woodshop. Need to re-spray a large vanity. Make a cabinet for another bathroom. Poly anything I make in the woodshop. Thinking of the portable Q5. I've watched so many videos about it. Have yet to find anyone that doesn't like Fuji guns and HVLP.
@@SimpleWoodShop I have a small one man shop where I make one of a kind custom furniture. I’ve struggled with finishing for more years than I can count. When I built my new shop, I bought a decent airless sprayer for painting which works great for that, but not practical for finite finishing. I’ve tried almost every option for HVLP with my compressor, low end systems, and finally decided to put all that behind me with a self contained high end HVLP system I’m in the middle of a very large and expensive dining room table build and decided a new sprayer would be my reinvestment. Thanks again. ThomasFugate.com
Would love an advanced tutorial setup on spraying 2k automotive finishes with the q5 and gxpc & t75g guns.. air settings and trigger spring rates tip sizes etc
Great vid, just waiting on 3M (UK) to contact me on where to get the PPS system for my Q5 Turbine with GXPC Gun. Type 24 adapter not very common. Only thing I would say about your cleaning is probably not to put the gasket in thinners if cleaning parts in it.
Thank you, I appreciate it. You may try this website for you adapter. I'm sure if you reach out directly they may be able to get you the materials shipped to the UK. www.phelpsrefinishing.com/3m-pps/s24-pps-adapter-gxpc-gt-x2
@@SimpleWoodShop auto body and on custom camper internal build mainly. Looking to use for alsorts over time though. All as a hobby. I build timber frame homes for a living
I've got some stuff that's 20min between coats. Is there a way to stow the gun short-term without it setting up or having to go through the full 5 min clean? Ideally, having enough to roundrobin for the 20min would have been best, but asking for situations where it's mostly a small job. Thanks.
I have left finish in the gun overnight and it was fine. Just clean the tip where it dries up and it is usually good to go. For what you are describing you should be fine.
@@SimpleWoodShop Hi Matt, it's still brand new in the box. I purchased it to do a major reno painting job etc on my own home. In the past I've always done everything by hand .This will be knew but hopefully the finish will be of higher quality on cabinets,trim and furniture etc.
Never thought to use Brush Cleaner. Pretty scary stuff. Ok on the stainless, but how abouit the anodized aluminum? I want to do a test and see if it eats HDPE. If not, then I will keeps a capped liner of it and run it throuigh the gun under pressure for a really thorough clean. . But in a well ventilated spark proof area. Igniting those vapors is basically a thermobarric bomb.
You have a great instructional style. Very easy to follow. Would spraying cleaner thru the unit work if you were going to be using it soon with a different solution?
I've done that before and it works as a good rinse when switching. As long as the colors are similar enough or you don't mind a little cross contamination. Such as going from primer to top coat.
Hey, Thank you. I believe that is the correct one for the 2.0 PPS system. There is a original version with a different adapter. It would have the same part number but a "1" as the first digit, the new version has a "2" as the first digit.
Thanks brother. Just got the Q4 Platinum with the T-70 gun. This video really helped. Question though: I sprayed oil based poly so I used mineral spirits to clean everything up. After cleaning, I wiped everything dry with blue shop towels and reassembled. I didn't need to wipe everything down with water did I? The trace amounts of mineral spirits on all parts and pieces should be fine right?
Adam, Most of the issues with HVLP are due to cleaning the gun. If you disassembled that gun and gave it a good cleaning with mineral spirits it should be fine. It never hurts to run water through as a last step. The mineral spirits will evaporate pretty quickly so you should be good to go. Thank for watching. If you haven't I'd appreciate if you subscribed.
Should you throughly clean it after every use? Like can I simply just run lacquer thinner till it is clear and only go as far as removing the nozzle cap and wiping the needle with out removing the needle?
Hey. I’ve done it both ways. Left stuff in for weeks and cleaned right after. Either is good. If you switch materials you are spraying then clean well. So the previous material doesn’t contaminate the new stuff you’re spraying. On my spraygun it’s all stainless steel inside so it’s easy to clean on some other models the internal parts may be a little hard to clean because they’re made a little cheaper.
Hi Matt. Does that rubber gasket wear out? It looks very fragile. If you put it in solution it might crack and break. Also that clear plastic air tube looks fragile as well. The Fuji gun has a lot of parts to replace. Ugh! Thoughts?
The gasket on mie has not work out, however I do have a replacement on hand. I've had the system for a couple years and that is the original. The clear plastic tubing will need to be replaced occasionally. This often happens when you fill your solution cup too high and then tip the container and the paint goes into the tube and dries. This is one of the reasons I swapped over to the 3m PPS 2.0 system. I've had my system for a couple years and have only replaced the air tube. Not too bad.
Great video! What are your thoughts on using the same spray gun with the 3M PPS 2.0 for both water-based/borne and oil-based clear coatings? There seems to be a preponderance of opinions favoring separate spray guns for oil-based and water-based. Given that the total exposure of the spray gun to the clear coat is significantly reduced with the PPS set-up, I’m thinking that, so long as you’re thorough with your cleanings you might be able to use the same gun for both. Your thoughts/experiences?
I'm sure the sprayer can do just fine swapping back and forth. I on the other hand have 7 drill and 10- router all with different bits, so i would probably buy a 2nd gun for that. But I only spray water based stuff.
Matt, Terrific Job! Thank You. In the video you said you were spraying 2K Poly. My question is what tip is best to prevent running using the PPS 2.0 Pressure Cup? I will be spraying Renner 643 2k (White Tinted) primer and Renner 851(White Tinted) 2k topcoat. I want to prevent running and/or orange peel ; and I have read other folks like yourself using a 1.5 or some even using a 1.3. The Renner Chart suggests 1.8 air cap, but I have not really read that anyone is using a 1.8. Can you Share your own personal insight with 2K poly (If you have not used the Renner products specifically.) and when using the PPS 2.0 pressure cup. My project is a kitchen cabinet refinish. I also use a Fuji Q5 HVLP. Also, did you need to thin your 2K poly when using the Fuji and the PPS system Many Thanks and keep up the good work!
Hey Bill, I don't have experience with that product. There is a little device to measure the viscosity of materials and then cross reference that to the aircap. You pour the paint into the cup and measure the time it takes to drain, then correlate that with the guide. Best I have for you. www.rockler.com/earlex-viscosity-cup-ford-4 www.fujispray.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Insert-Quick-Reference-Sheet-092018.pdf
Hi, That depends on the colors you are changing to. When I have primed with a white and I am going to top coat with white, I'll give it a good rinse, swap out the liners and lids and then keep spraying. If there is any contrast in colors I'll clean it out. What sort of work do you do?
@@SimpleWoodShop I’m a beginner furniture refinisher. I *think* I’ve figured out that if I’m going from a dark to a light color, I need to switch the whole thing. If I’m in a range of colors (say going from blue to black), I can just make sure the filter and canister are clean and run water thru the gun until it comes out clean. Then start the new color. In any event, the whole thing has to be cleaned at the end of the day, Thank you for your response.
Thanks for the breakdown! What is best size PPS 2.0 for my T-70? Looking for a svelte setup for trim and other smaller projects. Will use a pressure pot for bigger ones. Liked, subscribed,.... cheers
Hey, Thanks for the subscribe and view. If you are going to do small project where you might need to put the spray inside a cabinet, and it a tight space then get the smaller cups. That will give you more room to move it around. I have the large h/o and its hard to spray inside cabinets. Only thing is you'll have to refill more often. This is the smaller h\o amzn.to/3rBTj8V I think this chart will help you locate the proper adapter www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-PPS-Series-2-0-Adapter/?N=5002385+3290727422+3291153211&rt=rud
Thank you for a very informative video. I have a new fuji 3 gravity sprayer I just used for first time last week and was wondering if I cleaned correctly, I only went by their manual. Seeing your video assured me I did it well. I Loved your demo of the 3m system, I was thinking about getting it for inverted spraying, but I was impressed at how much cleaning it saves also, so definitely going to get it.. I do have couple questions. I used Benjamin Moore advance waterbourne alkyd and used only water to clean up right after. I filled the cup with fresh water a couple times to run through, DO you think that is needed with the 3m system? you didnt seem to do that. Also BM Advance info says to rinse with mineral spirits after spraying and water clean up to protect parts, do you do that? or do you always just use brush cleaner for water bourne and that takes care of it.
Hey Don, Thanks for watching. Unless I am going to spray the same solution again I toss the disposable cup and lid. For the gun I usually will take it apart and run water through all the pieces or whatever is suggested for the material. I'd rather have a spray gun that is cleaned in storage than a dirty one. I don't have experience with BM Advance but to be safe I would follow what they recommend.
Hi, i have the fuji mini mite 5 platinum but I only have the M model gun, will this be OK to use with the stage 5 ? And I'm also getting some paint in the hose, the one from gun to cup, any ideas on that, many thanks Chris
Hi, thanks for watching. If you are getting paint in the air hose you may be filling it too much and the extra is sloshing in to that hose. Or you are turning the sprayer at an angle that allows the paint to go into the hose somehow. The cup and gun have stainless parts, you can clean it this way.
Boo on the sarcasm. And I don’t even know what that’s supposed to mean. I surely hope you have removed the tag on your mattress … as you’re allowed to do that on your own mattress. May be you should try looking the mattress tag and read what it actually says… … same goes for reading the label on that can of Brush Cleaner. Anyway… thumbs down for you bub. You’re not even using any oil on the needle.
Is there any devise attachment that after removing the cup, one could connect to the PPS adapter on gun to be able to run cleaning solution through the head. Instead of using another insert each time. On conventional sprayers when doing production spraying I would dump the remaining paint, rinse the cup and part fill with thinner, reattach and run it through the gun. This cuts down on needing to disassemble and clean after every spray run. Perhaps a flex pipe attached to a header tank full of paint Thinner on a shelf, a shut off valve, and the PPS connector found on the cups. Thus after spraying, pull the paint cup and attach the thinner line, open valve, and spray until head is spraying clear. Nice Video Cheers
Hey, Thanks for watching, I am not aware of any adapter for what you are speaking of. If you did want a quick way just use another cup and fill it up. On the original PPS 2.0 system it comes with a cup you could cut the bottom out of it and use it for that purpose only. However if you are changing colors it would be very important to make sure the previous color is all gone prior to spraying so you don't cross contaminate the two.
Hi Chris, This depends on a couple of factors. If you are spraying in customers homes and you want to be considerate of the noise than the q series would be the way to go. They will also give you enough power to spray most anything. However if the noise is not a real factor then the Mini Mite Platinum 5 would be good. It has the same power as the top line model but not the extra stuff to keep it quiet. If you plan to spray inside the boxes then a pressure pot might be a good option so you can fit the sprayer in tighter spaces. amzn.to/3v2wAFP
Hi Matt - I’m a total novice to spraying ( other than rattle cans). If I’m spraying several coats of water base finish @ 2 hours btw coats, do I need to clean after each coat or only at the end of the day? What about with nitrocellulose? I’ve just purchased a Mini Mite 4. Thanks for the help!
Hey, You are going to enjoy the system, its really great. If you are going to spray that close together you can leave the solution in the cups. It is pretty airtight. The solution will dry at the very tip of the gun and you can just scrape that off and start spraying. When I use the 3M PPS 2.0 system cups I have left the paint in the cup for about a week and sprayed it no problem. I have another video on that setup. Give it a good wash at the end of the day and you will be fine. Even if you get dried material in the gun it easily cleaned, just some solution and scrubbing.
Would it speed up things if i was to purchase another 3M cup...as i have the PPS 2.0 already....Fill it with thinners (ONLY) and spray to clean?...thoughts Thanks
Hi Dave, When I clean it out I use the same stuff weather it is water or oil based material. It's called brush cleaner and it will work for both. I don't typically spray a cup of water/solvent through it. When you take it apart and clean the inside and pieces you get to the parts that have to be cleaned. The area where the paint is inside the gun is very small and with the brushes it's easy to get to once you open it up.
Hey Bill, Thanks for watching. Yes you should oil. I didn't in the video because I just forgot. On these guns it only takes a drop of oil on the tip of the needle before you insert it and then a little just behind the top of the handle where the needle passes through. I do it every time I clean the sprayer after use. Do you use the FUji System?
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Got a Q5 and the PPS 2.0 recently and this video is pretty indispensable. Takes any of the confusion out of the cleaning process, for sure. Also just ordered a pressure pot for a larger spray coming up, and I dread having to move away from the PPS for that job. Haha. Thanks again for the video. 🎯
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.
Great video!! going to have to clean my gun out today for the first time and this makes it super clear on what to do ...
Thank you.
Great instructions! To the point, thorough, great pictures of parts and pieces.
Thanks!
Thank you.
Great instructions. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
good video
Simple direct informative. Like the way you made your presentation. Most important, I learned what I needed to know. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Happy to let you know I've learned from this video and it was very professional. Happy I found a qualified resource.
Thank you Rick, I appreciate it.
Thank you for actually cleaning your gun and including the cleaning solvents you prefer in your video too. So many othe videos skip steps bcs they are not actually cleaning their gun
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.
Thanks for breaking it down. And providing all the links for the PPS setup. Just ordered my Fuji Q5 on Black Friday!
Hey Nick,
Thank you for watching the video. The Q5 is what we use and it’s great. Subscribe if you can I’d appreciate it.
Great video! I just got an open box q5 for 710.00 + 35 shipping!! Cant wait to use it tomorrow on some doors!!😁
$750, Now everyone who reads this thread is going to be Jealous. That's great, you will like it. The system is awesome. We use the Q5, do me a favor and subscribe. I would appreciate it.
How the heck did u get it for that price???
@@SimpleWoodShop your right I’m happy jealous
Thanks for the directions!
No problem, Which Fuji do you have?
This is so super helpful! Looking at purchasing a Fuji and want to see how easy or difficult they are to clean. Thank you!
They are very easy. Some of the guns come with a plastic cup instead of stainless. What do you think you’ll be spraying?
Homeowner with awesome woodshop. Need to re-spray a large vanity. Make a cabinet for another bathroom. Poly anything I make in the woodshop. Thinking of the portable Q5. I've watched so many videos about it. Have yet to find anyone that doesn't like Fuji guns and HVLP.
Gotcha. I’ve sprayed everything from thin poly to thick metal paint with my Q5. If it broke I’d buy another one.
Thanks for the video as a first time user I appreciate your knowledge of the system
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for breaking it down
Nice educational video
Thank you.
Thanks Matt -- just purchased a Fuji Q5 and found you while looking for some tips. Well done Sir.
Thanks Tom, It is a great system. Sprays everything I've needed so far. What are you going to be using it for?
@@SimpleWoodShop I have a small one man shop where I make one of a kind custom furniture. I’ve struggled with finishing for more years than I can count. When I built my new shop, I bought a decent airless sprayer for painting which works great for that, but not practical for finite finishing. I’ve tried almost every option for HVLP with my compressor, low end systems, and finally decided to put all that behind me with a self contained high end HVLP system I’m in the middle of a very large and expensive dining room table build and decided a new sprayer would be my reinvestment. Thanks again. ThomasFugate.com
Very straight forward. Thanks a lot. Can you reuse the brush cleaning solution ? What do you do with it when you’re finished?
Just got my Q5- thanks for the tutorial on cleaning! Very helpful!
Very cool, what do you typically use it for?
@@SimpleWoodShop I'll be using it for painting cabinetry and spraying urethane finishes
Would love an advanced tutorial setup on spraying 2k automotive finishes with the q5 and gxpc & t75g guns.. air settings and trigger spring rates tip sizes etc
Hey Justin, I don't have experience with the 2k automotive paints. I would reach directly out to Fuji Spray. They are pretty helpful .
Thanks for making this video bro
You’re welcome.
Good video. Thanks
Thank you.
Great vid, just waiting on 3M (UK) to contact me on where to get the PPS system for my Q5 Turbine with GXPC Gun. Type 24 adapter not very common. Only thing I would say about your cleaning is probably not to put the gasket in thinners if cleaning parts in it.
Thank you, I appreciate it. You may try this website for you adapter. I'm sure if you reach out directly they may be able to get you the materials shipped to the UK.
www.phelpsrefinishing.com/3m-pps/s24-pps-adapter-gxpc-gt-x2
Great, clear instructions! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful thankyou👍
You are welcome, what sort of work do you use four sprayer for?
@@SimpleWoodShop auto body and on custom camper internal build mainly. Looking to use for alsorts over time though. All as a hobby. I build timber frame homes for a living
Thank you for making this video!
My pleasure!
VEREY helpful, thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
I've got some stuff that's 20min between coats. Is there a way to stow the gun short-term without it setting up or having to go through the full 5 min clean? Ideally, having enough to roundrobin for the 20min would have been best, but asking for situations where it's mostly a small job. Thanks.
I have left finish in the gun overnight and it was fine. Just clean the tip where it dries up and it is usually good to go. For what you are describing you should be fine.
Good vid, brah. Cleaning my gun
Thank you. What do you usually spray?
Thanks for the great info
Thanks Curtis, what do you usually spray with your Fuji?
@@SimpleWoodShop Hi Matt, it's still brand new in the box. I purchased it to do a major reno painting job etc on my own home. In the past I've always done everything by hand .This will be knew but hopefully the finish will be of higher quality on cabinets,trim and furniture etc.
Never thought to use Brush Cleaner. Pretty scary stuff. Ok on the stainless, but how abouit the anodized aluminum? I want to do a test and see if it eats HDPE. If not, then I will keeps a capped liner of it and run it throuigh the gun under pressure for a really thorough clean. . But in a well ventilated spark proof area. Igniting those vapors is basically a thermobarric bomb.
I’ve never had any issue. I clean all the parts.
Thanks!
No problem!
You have a great instructional style. Very easy to follow. Would spraying cleaner thru the unit work if you were going to be using it soon with a different solution?
I've done that before and it works as a good rinse when switching. As long as the colors are similar enough or you don't mind a little cross contamination. Such as going from primer to top coat.
Спасибо за инструкцию!!!
Thank you.
Thanks for making this video. Very helpful!!
Do you always prefer using the top fed Fuji spraygun versus the bottom fed gun?
You are welcome, I prefer the top feed, let gravity do the work and push that material down.
Great video Matt, I think I heard you say S2c adaptor for the T75G ? The PPS system just looks like the only way to go.
Hey, Thank you. I believe that is the correct one for the 2.0 PPS system. There is a original version with a different adapter. It would have the same part number but a "1" as the first digit, the new version has a "2" as the first digit.
Thanks brother. Just got the Q4 Platinum with the T-70 gun. This video really helped.
Question though: I sprayed oil based poly so I used mineral spirits to clean everything up. After cleaning, I wiped everything dry with blue shop towels and reassembled. I didn't need to wipe everything down with water did I? The trace amounts of mineral spirits on all parts and pieces should be fine right?
Adam, Most of the issues with HVLP are due to cleaning the gun. If you disassembled that gun and gave it a good cleaning with mineral spirits it should be fine. It never hurts to run water through as a last step. The mineral spirits will evaporate pretty quickly so you should be good to go. Thank for watching. If you haven't I'd appreciate if you subscribed.
Should you throughly clean it after every use? Like can I simply just run lacquer thinner till it is clear and only go as far as removing the nozzle cap and wiping the needle with out removing the needle?
Hey. I’ve done it both ways. Left stuff in for weeks and cleaned right after. Either is good. If you switch materials you are spraying then clean well. So the previous material doesn’t contaminate the new stuff you’re spraying.
On my spraygun it’s all stainless steel inside so it’s easy to clean on some other models the internal parts may be a little hard to clean because they’re made a little cheaper.
Hi Matt. Does that rubber gasket wear out? It looks very fragile. If you put it in solution it might crack and break. Also that clear plastic air tube looks fragile as well. The Fuji gun has a lot of parts to replace. Ugh! Thoughts?
The gasket on mie has not work out, however I do have a replacement on hand. I've had the system for a couple years and that is the original. The clear plastic tubing will need to be replaced occasionally. This often happens when you fill your solution cup too high and then tip the container and the paint goes into the tube and dries. This is one of the reasons I swapped over to the 3m PPS 2.0 system. I've had my system for a couple years and have only replaced the air tube. Not too bad.
Great video! What are your thoughts on using the same spray gun with the 3M PPS 2.0 for both water-based/borne and oil-based clear coatings? There seems to be a preponderance of opinions favoring separate spray guns for oil-based and water-based. Given that the total exposure of the spray gun to the clear coat is significantly reduced with the PPS set-up, I’m thinking that, so long as you’re thorough with your cleanings you might be able to use the same gun for both. Your thoughts/experiences?
I'm sure the sprayer can do just fine swapping back and forth. I on the other hand have 7 drill and 10- router all with different bits, so i would probably buy a 2nd gun for that. But I only spray water based stuff.
Matt, Terrific Job! Thank You. In the video you said you were spraying 2K Poly. My question is what tip is best to prevent running using the PPS 2.0 Pressure Cup? I will be spraying Renner 643 2k (White Tinted) primer and Renner 851(White Tinted) 2k topcoat. I want to prevent running and/or orange peel ; and I have read other folks like yourself using a 1.5 or some even using a 1.3. The Renner Chart suggests 1.8 air cap, but I have not really read that anyone is using a 1.8. Can you Share your own personal insight with 2K poly (If you have not used the Renner products specifically.) and when using the PPS 2.0 pressure cup. My project is a kitchen cabinet refinish. I also use a Fuji Q5 HVLP. Also, did you need to thin your 2K poly when using the Fuji and the PPS system Many Thanks and keep up the good work!
Hey Bill, I don't have experience with that product. There is a little device to measure the viscosity of materials and then cross reference that to the aircap. You pour the paint into the cup and measure the time it takes to drain, then correlate that with the guide. Best I have for you.
www.rockler.com/earlex-viscosity-cup-ford-4
www.fujispray.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Insert-Quick-Reference-Sheet-092018.pdf
@@SimpleWoodShop Thank you for taking the time to reply. Keep up the awesome work you do!
This is really helpful! Do I need to do this whole process when I switch from one color to another? Thank you so much!
Hi,
That depends on the colors you are changing to. When I have primed with a white and I am going to top coat with white, I'll give it a good rinse, swap out the liners and lids and then keep spraying. If there is any contrast in colors I'll clean it out. What sort of work do you do?
@@SimpleWoodShop I’m a beginner furniture refinisher. I *think* I’ve figured out that if I’m going from a dark to a light color, I need to switch the whole thing. If I’m in a range of colors (say going from blue to black), I can just make sure the filter and canister are clean and run water thru the gun until it comes out clean. Then start the new color. In any event, the whole thing has to be cleaned at the end of the day, Thank you for your response.
Thanks for the breakdown! What is best size PPS 2.0 for my T-70? Looking for a svelte setup for trim and other smaller projects. Will use a pressure pot for bigger ones. Liked, subscribed,.... cheers
Hey, Thanks for the subscribe and view. If you are going to do small project where you might need to put the spray inside a cabinet, and it a tight space then get the smaller cups. That will give you more room to move it around. I have the large h/o and its hard to spray inside cabinets. Only thing is you'll have to refill more often.
This is the smaller h\o
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I think this chart will help you locate the proper adapter
www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-PPS-Series-2-0-Adapter/?N=5002385+3290727422+3291153211&rt=rud
Thank you for a very informative video. I have a new fuji 3 gravity sprayer I just used for first time last week and was wondering if I cleaned correctly, I only went by their manual. Seeing your video assured me I did it well. I Loved your demo of the 3m system, I was thinking about getting it for inverted spraying, but I was impressed at how much cleaning it saves also, so definitely going to get it.. I do have couple questions. I used Benjamin Moore advance waterbourne alkyd and used only water to clean up right after. I filled the cup with fresh water a couple times to run through, DO you think that is needed with the 3m system? you didnt seem to do that. Also BM Advance info says to rinse with mineral spirits after spraying and water clean up to protect parts, do you do that? or do you always just use brush cleaner for water bourne and that takes care of it.
Hey Don,
Thanks for watching. Unless I am going to spray the same solution again I toss the disposable cup and lid. For the gun I usually will take it apart and run water through all the pieces or whatever is suggested for the material. I'd rather have a spray gun that is cleaned in storage than a dirty one. I don't have experience with BM Advance but to be safe I would follow what they recommend.
Is it pretty much the same for the GXPC gun?
Yes, there is probably a different adapter for that sprayer. After that everything else is the same.
Expanding on this theme what kind of oil do you use ?
BTW good video thanks
Hey Mike, Thanks for watching. We use this stuff. Its easy to get from amazon and works like it should.
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Hi, i have the fuji mini mite 5 platinum but I only have the M model gun, will this be OK to use with the stage 5 ? And I'm also getting some paint in the hose, the one from gun to cup, any ideas on that, many thanks Chris
Hi, thanks for watching. If you are getting paint in the air hose you may be filling it too much and the extra is sloshing in to that hose. Or you are turning the sprayer at an angle that allows the paint to go into the hose somehow. The cup and gun have stainless parts, you can clean it this way.
Looking on the back of the Brush Cleaner you’re using… it explicitly states on the can “not to use to clean spray equipment” …
I also removed my mattress tag too!!
Boo on the sarcasm. And I don’t even know what that’s supposed to mean. I surely hope you have removed the tag on your mattress … as you’re allowed to do that on your own mattress. May be you should try looking the mattress tag and read what it actually says…
… same goes for reading the label on that can of Brush Cleaner.
Anyway… thumbs down for you bub. You’re not even using any oil on the needle.
Cool
Is there any devise attachment that after removing the cup, one could connect to the PPS adapter on gun to be able to run cleaning solution through the head. Instead of using another insert each time. On conventional sprayers when doing production spraying I would dump the remaining paint, rinse the cup and part fill with thinner, reattach and run it through the gun. This cuts down on needing to disassemble and clean after every spray run. Perhaps a flex pipe attached to a header tank full of paint Thinner on a shelf, a shut off valve, and the PPS connector found on the cups. Thus after spraying, pull the paint cup and attach the thinner line, open valve, and spray until head is spraying clear. Nice Video Cheers
Hey, Thanks for watching, I am not aware of any adapter for what you are speaking of. If you did want a quick way just use another cup and fill it up. On the original PPS 2.0 system it comes with a cup you could cut the bottom out of it and use it for that purpose only. However if you are changing colors it would be very important to make sure the previous color is all gone prior to spraying so you don't cross contaminate the two.
What fuji gun would you recommend for refinishing cabinets? Thanks for the video.
Hi Chris, This depends on a couple of factors. If you are spraying in customers homes and you want to be considerate of the noise than the q series would be the way to go. They will also give you enough power to spray most anything. However if the noise is not a real factor then the Mini Mite Platinum 5 would be good. It has the same power as the top line model but not the extra stuff to keep it quiet. If you plan to spray inside the boxes then a pressure pot might be a good option so you can fit the sprayer in tighter spaces.
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Do you need the check valve on the 3M pressure cup ?
Do you mean the check valve on the air hose? If your material wend down the hose then yes that would need to be checked.
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Hi Matt - I’m a total novice to spraying ( other than rattle cans). If I’m spraying several coats of water base finish @ 2 hours btw coats, do I need to clean after each coat or only at the end of the day? What about with nitrocellulose? I’ve just purchased a Mini Mite 4. Thanks for the help!
Hey, You are going to enjoy the system, its really great. If you are going to spray that close together you can leave the solution in the cups. It is pretty airtight. The solution will dry at the very tip of the gun and you can just scrape that off and start spraying. When I use the 3M PPS 2.0 system cups I have left the paint in the cup for about a week and sprayed it no problem. I have another video on that setup.
Give it a good wash at the end of the day and you will be fine. Even if you get dried material in the gun it easily cleaned, just some solution and scrubbing.
@@SimpleWoodShop Thanks so much….enjoying the videos!
Would it speed up things if i was to purchase another 3M cup...as i have the PPS 2.0 already....Fill it with thinners (ONLY) and spray to clean?...thoughts
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I tried this. Wasn’t much of a time saver for me.
You don’t have to spray a cup of solvent or water through 1st? Also, what do you use to clean water based material?
Hi Dave, When I clean it out I use the same stuff weather it is water or oil based material. It's called brush cleaner and it will work for both. I don't typically spray a cup of water/solvent through it. When you take it apart and clean the inside and pieces you get to the parts that have to be cleaned. The area where the paint is inside the gun is very small and with the brushes it's easy to get to once you open it up.
Do you ever oil the gun? if so how often?
Hey Bill, Thanks for watching. Yes you should oil. I didn't in the video because I just forgot. On these guns it only takes a drop of oil on the tip of the needle before you insert it and then a little just behind the top of the handle where the needle passes through. I do it every time I clean the sprayer after use. Do you use the FUji System?
@@SimpleWoodShop I just seen this question to your answer thanks
The oil lube that comes with the Fuji spray gun, we’re does that go into?
Anything that moves. When you pull the handle the needle moves back and forth. Oil that area.
@@SimpleWoodShop so good to know, thanks a bunch!
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u NEED TO LEARN HOW TO CLEAN THE GUN FASTER IF YOU WANT TO BE A PRO. TIME IS MONEY!!!!! DO IT!!!!!
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STOP DESTROYING THE ENVIRONMENT AND JUST USE SOAP AND WATER!!!!!!
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Good...good. you will be helping the environment. STOP DUMPING ACETONE ON MY EARTH!!!!
Steel cups . No plastic . Save planet ?????
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