Choosing An Air Compressor Spray Gun
Comparison Review of the 6 fuji spray auto compressor guns
Fuji Spray Auto MP-V8 Spray Gun Optimized for Automotive Clear Coats
The newer Fuji V8 gravity feed spray guns are professional paint sprayers optimized for the automotive aftermarket industries: auto body shops, collision repair, auto refinishing, touch-up, and other automotive paint spraying projects.
The earlier Fuji X-series air compressor spray guns are also optimized for high production shops. The Fuji LX-20 spray guns are optimized for woodworking and refinishing shops, while the Fuji MPX-30 spray guns are versatile for all coatings.
Why Fuji mid-pressure (MP) spray guns, also known as Reduced-pressure (RP) spray guns?
MP spray guns will spray faster than both HVLP compressor and HVLP turbine guns. Compared compared with standard air compressor paint sprayers, mid-pressure guns provide better control and less overspray, bounce back, and waste.
The softer spray, compared with standard compressor guns, makes it easier to achieve a fine, smooth finish.
Thick coatings require less dilution than with an HVLP turbine system.
These air compressor spray guns are environmentally friendly, VOC-compliant, and cost-effective -- with transfer efficiency rate in excess of 65 percent
Quick guide to which Fuji spray auto compressor spray gun to choose:
For each of the six Fuji air compressor spray guns, air caps are available that let you spray the whole range of finishes, from thin to thick. Any of these spray guns CAN spray any finish. For high efficiency, however, each gun is designed and optimized for certain uses.
New Fuji H-V8 high volume low pressure gravity feed gun (6863G) is optimized for spraying automotive base coats. Recommended air compressor settings: 12.2 cfm @ 35 psi.
New Fuji MP-V8 mid-pressure gravity feed gun (6852G) is optimized for spraying automotive clear coats. Recommended air compressor settings: 14.7 cfm @ 28 psi.
Fuji MPX-30 mid-pressure guns (introduced in 2017) are designed for general use. Recommended compressor settings: 13.8 cfm @ 36 psi.
Gravity-feed spray gun (Fuji 6355G) - for fine finishes, including automobile clear coat.
Siphon spray gun (Fuji 6350S) - especially for thicker coatings like latex paint.
Fuji LX-20 low pressure spray guns (introduced in 2018) are designed for high-production woodworking and cabinet finishing shops, with a soft spray that droplets of fast-drying finishes time to melt together, with fewer droplets bouncing back: shellac, solver-based lacquer, and water-borne finishes. Recommended compressor settings: 15.2 cfm @ 26 psi.
Gravity-feed spray gun (Fuji 6265G) for spraying smaller areas.
Pressure pot spray gun (Fuji 6260P)for spraying large areas of fine finish -- from 2-quart or 1.5-gallon pressure pots.
Note: To keep contamination out of spray guns, Fuji Spray Auto recommends using one spray gun for solvent-based coatings, a different gun for water-borne coatings. This minimizes cleanup and labor time in a high production shop.
Available FLUID CUPS:
If you want to spray a large area from a pressure pot, only the two pressure pot spray guns in the X-series will do this: the Fuji LX-20 Pressure (6260P) and the MPX-30 Siphon (6350S).
If you want to spray from a quart bottom-feed cup, your only choice is the MPX-30 Siphon (Fuji 6360S-MP-C-17K). This cup holds more than the gravity-feed cups, and many users like the balance of a bottom-feed cup. A siphon gun sprays best straight at a vertical surface, but you can spray at any angle if you use a 3M PPS 2.0 kit.
Gravity feed spray guns spray well in all directions — ideal for most automotive use.
If you want a gravity spray gun with the option to use 3-ounce mini cups (#6375), choose a Fuji X-series spray gun: the Fuji LX-20 Gravity (6265G), or the Fuji MPX-30 Gravity (6355G).
The 3M PPS 2.0 disposable cup system lets you spray in any direction. It also minimizes waste and cleanup. All the Fuji Auto guns except the LX-20 Pressure gun can use PPS 2.0, when equipped with the proper adapters.
“PPS” stands for Paint Preparation System. Filters are built right into the lids, and liners are available in a full range of sizes:
3-ounce
6-ounce
13.5 ounce
22 ounce
28 ounce
The Fuji Spray Auto guns use standard PPS 2.0 kits, widely available elsewhere. I sell the PPS 2.0 adapters here, but the other PPS 2.0 supplies here on this site are ONLY for hvlp turbine spray guns, NOT compressor guns.
Learn more about 3M PPS 2.0. (Opens in new browser tab.)
Air Compressor Requirements
If you already have the air compressor you’d like to use, check its capacity carefully before choosing which spray gun to buy. Fuji Spray says that for this purpose, air compressor CFM @ the recommended cfm is usually more important than the maximum psi.
Recommended air compressor settings for optimum use, in order of lowest to higher cfm:
H-V8 - 12.2 cfm @ 35 psi
MPX-30 - 13.8 cfm @ 36 psi
MP-V8 - 14.7 cfm at 28 psi
LX-20 -15.2 cfm @ 26 psi
Learn more in our summary of tips from Fuji Spray Auto on compressor requirements.
Fuji Spray also offers an excellent article on how to maintain your air compressor. (Scroll down through the section on turbines.)
Click Here to View Printable Comparison Charts for the six current Fuji Auto Spray Guns
Read on for more details about each Fuji Auto spray gun series and model.
Note that while there are only six basic models, they have variations that lead to a total of 15 actual Fuji Auto compressor spray gun choices.
The Fuji V8 and X-Series spray guns share these features:
New Fuji H-V8 Gravity Feed Spray Gun 6863G-H-V8-N - Optimized for Automotive Base Coats
Spray both solvent and water-borne coatings. Stainless steel fluid passages resist corrosion even with water-borne finishes. This is important for long term durability in high production shops.
Non-bleed (spray only when trigger pulled) — for fine control and minimal waste.
Precise fan pattern adjustment with convenient side-mounted control;
Ergonomic, comfortable, handles and controls;
Fuji Spray Auto 12-month warranty.
Fuji Spray Auto V8 Series Spray Guns - New!
The Fuji V8 spray guns, designed specifically for the automotive industry, add these features:
Fuji 6873 optional Digital Air Flow Gauge
Superb new air and fluid management design, for a perfectly balanced and consistent spray pattern.
Forged aluminum gun body;
360-degree swivel air inlet, for lightweight comfort (by reducing spray gun drag);
Expanded range of air cap setups;
Optional Digital Air Flow Gauge with Locking Adjustment Valve;
Two models, the Fuji H-V8 optimized for spraying auto base coats, and the Fuji MP-V8 optimized as a clear coat spray gun. This minimizes the labor time needed for paint preparation and fine tuning each paint sprayer.
The Fuji X-series air compressor guns led to the full lineup under Fuji Auto
Taking off from the success of the Fuji X-series MPX-30 and LX-20 compressor spray guns, Fuji Spray has launched a new division, Fuji Spray Auto, devoted completely to excellence in air compressor paint sprayers.
Scroll down to compare all the Fuji Spray Auto compressor guns in detail:
Fuji H-V8 Gravity Feed Spray Guns
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Fuji MP-V8 Gravity feed Spray Guns
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Fuji LX-20 Spray Guns - Gravity Feed and Pressure Guns
The LX-20 gravity feed spray gun is available with or without a spray cup. When ordered without a spray cup, you can just use the readily available standard 3M PPS 2.0 kits, to minimize labor, cleanup, and waste. The LX-20 pressure pot gun is ONLY for use with a pressure pot. Click here for printable chart of LX-20 accessories.
Video: One-Minute Introduction to the Fuji LX-20 Spray Gun
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Fuji MPX-30 Spray Guns - Gravity feed and siphon
Both the MPX-30 gravity-feed spray gun and the MPX-30 siphon gun are available with or without spray cups. When ordered without a spray cup, you can just use the readily available regular 3M PPS 2.0 kits, to minimize labor, cleanup, and waste.
Videos:
One-Minute Introduction to the Fuji MPX-30 Spray Gun
Twelve-Minute Review and Demonstration of the Fuji MPX-30 Spray Gun
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Printable Comparison Charts for the six current Fuji Auto Spray Guns
Fuji Spray Auto Accessories
Adapters for using Fuji compressor guns with 3M PPS 2.0 standard kits
Micro-mesh polishing pads and kits
Fuji Spray Auto air caps, fluid cups, maintenance parts, misc. accessories
Fuji Spray Compressor Gun Manuals
Keep up with the latest news and tips at the Fuji Spray Auto Blog.
Call me at 800-377-5662 — Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM DT — if you’d like personalized advice on how to choose exactly what you need, with your budget in mind. You can also email me photos if that will help me understand your needs, at Roger@PhelpsRefinishing.com.
Fuji Auto H-V8 gravity feed spray gun with 600cc nylon cup:
Optimized for spraying smooth, flawless automotive base coats
“High pressure low volume” (HVLP) - Operates best at 14.7 cfm at 28 psi
Non-corrosive stainless steel fluid passages
360-degree swivel air inlet to prevent tangling, reduce drag
Side-mounted fan pattern control knob
1.4 mm air cap installed (6890H series)
600 cc (20-oz) nylon gravity cup #6840 (requires no gaskets)
Can also be used with 3M PPS 2.0 disposable spray cup system (requires S15 adapter)
Fuji 12-month warranty
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Available separately:
Additional air caps in 6890H series: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 2.0, 2.2 mm)
1/4-in. Digital Air Flow Gauge with Locking Adjustment Valve #6873
#S15 adapter for using 3M PPS 2.0 standard cups and liners