Brian, you’re confident, genuine, and straight to the point. It’s rare to find someone who can give so much pertinent advice in so short a video. But, for me, the most noteworthy and encouraging part of the video is your candid disclosure of those nightmarish finishing ordeals you went through. Been there, so I can appreciate your honesty. Thanks for sharing, and power to you. ( I wish I could like your video a couple hundred times! )
This video honestly should have a couple hundred k viewers. I've been trying to find good videos to learn on how to get good finishes and this by far was the most helpful and easy to understand. Didn't make things more complicated than they needed to be. Thanks for the video and info!
Thanks so much that means a lot! I'm glad if I could help just a few people out with the things I've learned over the years. I get a lot of requests for more finishing videos, is there anything in particular you would like to see that wasn't covered in this one?
@@briancnc Actually I'm about to attempt staining and finishing some doors and trim. I don't think the video would be out by tomorrow :P but curious if you got the time and have sprayed lacquered doors before if you have any tips you could share now. Seems like some guys thin it down 50/50 then 70/30 and sand after second coat. Curious if you have any suggestions and order of operation. After the doors I still have all the trim to get done but for now only had the space to get the doors done. Outside that I'd personally take a video on your preferences for different finishes and why you go with what you do. Seems like everyone likes something different and I just try and gather as much info as I can and go from there. I haven't dug into all your videos yet either but maybe a comparison on different guns assuming you have experience with more than just the one you use now. Many of the guys watching your videos I would say aren't going to have as nice of gun/setup. I personally just bought a cheap Astro 4008 off amazon and picked up the line filter as well. Have no idea what to expect but hoping for a decent finish but honestly I have no idea weather the gun is good or if I need to spend more or not, but I figured for 35 bucks if its crap at least i'm not out hundreds. Edit: just read your response to the comment below about guns so you got my hopes up that I should be able to get a good finish if I do it right, but would still take any info on your order of operations when it comes to lacquer :)
@@BirdBuster91 It all depends but typically lacquer is first shot with a sealer coat for solvent based. This is nothing more than thinned out regular lacquer but from a dealer you can shoot it from the can without thinning. Then I thin according to the manufacturer. For solvent finishes it's very simple they give you mixing cups and a ratio, for more home center types they won't instruct anything and you will just have to do some trial and error. For water based lacquer I like to lay down two coats before scuff sanding as it's really thin on solids and doesn't build much on the first coat. For solvent lacquer I scuff sand between every coat, starting with 220 on first/second coats and 320 on final coats. That's a good point though, I will do a video on that and other finishes available and pros/cons. Thanks!
@@briancnc I appreciate the info I picked up a can of lacquer from Sherwin-Williams and some lacquer thinner. Went ahead and got the pro build stuff and had the guy print me out the spec sheet. Haven't had a chance to look yet but we'll see what it says about how much too thin for each layer.
Finally a helpful video on hvlp use. I’ve been wading through garbage videos containing nothing beyond common sense information. This is the first and only video on the subject I’ve found that was actually helpful and answered my specific questions. Thanks a lot for making this.
This is a very high quality video, when you learn from a seasoned professional, you are already well advanced in the techniques. So much is covered in a short concise segment. I really appreciate the style and substance, many thanks !
Brian, I think you touched all the worries and small problems for beginners like me who sees them as even show stoppers. Thanks a lot for this video it is worth every minutes of it.
Fantastic instruction, much appreciated. A few questions which I didn't hear you address. Why do you use a 1.5mm needle set with really thin paint instead of the 1.8 needle set with a little thicker paint? Is the mini mite 4 not capable enough on the 1.8mm tip to fully atomize latex acrylic? It looks like you really thinned that paint like 30-40% just dumping water in it. I know since you've sprayed a lot you have a good feel for it, so don't need to measure, but what about semi-glosses or high-gloss where over diluting can really affect final sheen?
I agree with others who wrote of how well done the video was in terms of providing critical information about key concepts for spraying, providing visual examples and giving helpful tips. Thank you so much for the time you took to do the demonstration and put the video together!!
Brian, wow. This was beyond phenomenal. It’s one thing to be an “expert”, it’s another thing to be an “expert” with your language and communication skills. I have struggled with each of the problems you cover, so to hear- and see- the explanations and solutions presented so clearly will make a huge difference for me. Great job!
Christopher, that means a lot, thanks for your feedback I'm glad it was helpful. We all struggle, but helping each other overcome challenges should be our collective goal in life.
Thank you. I'm getting ready to paint replacement cabinet doors and this being my first attempt at spray painting, I have watched a lot of videos. You have the clearest explanations.
Doing my homework this weekend for work next week and this video has been the most informative yet. Thank you man now it’ll look like I know what I’m doing and that makes a happy boss
A truly excellent, educational video. You touched on so many good areas that are critical to spraying. This is what I have been waiting for with latex. Thank you very much!
Thanks Brian. I have just bought my a Fuji turbine HVLP paint spray rig and doing research pre and post buying when i came across your two videos. Really helpful and clear =- will help me a lot to get started when the kit arrives!!
Thanks. I just purchased a fuji 4 stage turbine system. At first I wasn't comfortable thinning Benjamin Moore Advance enough. I was getting a bit of orange peel but it seemed to settle pretty flat. I'm now thinning according to fuji's specs and I'm really getting a fine mist. I'm getting better each time. Definitely a learning curve. Thanks again.
Hi Oz! I do use waterborne finishes, have had really good luck with General Finishes Endurovar. Waterborne is fairly straight forward and easy to apply with the fuji spray gun, very similar to applying lacquer, without the smell. With that finish I've run it with a 1.3 or 1.5mm tip set. Application technique is very similar to water based paint/acrylics, same process as the video. It's been awhile since I've shot endurovar but as I remember I didn't need to thin it at all, it was fairly thin out of the can.
Thanks for this video. I just ordered an Apollo HVLP Precision 5 LE. I currently spray all my cabinets with an airless, but I have a polyurethane cabinet job coming up, and don't want to use an airless, so I figured this would be great time to change my system. This video helped a lot. Thanks again!!
Very good instruction. Hope I didn't miss anything but I didn't hear/ see you discuss what pressure at the gun....I was told it is different for spraying latex/acrylics and lacquers.
This is a fantastic video and your presentation is really excellent. I have been spraying water based finished for about 2 years now and I wish I started 10 years ago.. I am a cabinetmaker and I am now starting to consider spraying paint colors on my builtin cabinets at clients houses. I have not found a painter that does a good enough job so I have decided to take it on myself. This video has given me some good information. Subscribed and keep up the great work!
Thank you Brian, most informative video on spraying yet, you did not just rush through the process, but took the time to give detailed tips, I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your content. Great job 👍🏻
Great Video. I too started of with straight latex in a gun. :) Nothing happened. I did get it, eventually, to work and now researching to get the details. As a home owner I did paint a cars and it was easy. This Latex is different. Good challenge to get it right. Good to hear it is not a perfect world out there and cannot go after it. Thanks you!!
You gained a subscriber. I am on the fence between the Mini-Mite 4 and the Q5 Platinum to paint kitchen and bathroom cabinets, etc. You are highly knowledgeable. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Hi Brian. This is great information. I’m wondering if you could do a video on your paint booth and especially the exhaust portion since you appear to be in a basement shop on this video and that I have my shop in my basement as well. Thanks!
Very informative. Thank you for taking time to share your experience with Fuji spray. I also have a Minimite 3 and the thing I noticed is the hose connected near the turbine gets really hot and I’m wondering if that has caused any damage to your hose
No that's where all of the heat is in the air caused by the air friction inside the unit. I'm sure the hose is made of high temp material as I have never seen it crack or deform. They warm about this in the manual that the hose connector end gets hot under normal operation.
Hey Brian, enjoyed the video. I am doing spray clay bole on picture frames which are then gilded and rubbed a bit to reveal the red bole underneath. this gives a nice antique feel. Your last piece in the video looked like the black spray I use at times instead of the gold. I have a Titan II maxim gun and was trying to run it off a compressor I have in the shop. Much too much orange peel. Now I need to get a different system to get the finish you are getting.
I actually came here to know what is the source of air flow - a running compressor Vs a tank full of compressed air. I did not know anything about that (or perhaps the noise tells me it was a running compressor) BUT .....WoW There was so much to learn in that video! Explained in a very simple friendly manner with many pearls of wisdom on spray painting and preparation. Thanks a lot, Liked and Subscribed.
To me it sounded like a HVLP turbine (high powered central vac motor) rather than a compressor. He shows a Fuji spray gun so likely it is a Fuji HVLP turbine.
Great info. & details on tips & techniques. Look forward to seeing more videos w/ details on "pivot point" hardware to rotate interior home doors to allow coating both sides on same spray session, Also interested in spraying kitchen cabinet doors & drawers.
Brian your teaching style is great. Please continue with the videos. I would like to see some lacquer, urethane and other finishes on woodwork if possible. Thank you again.
This video was very helpful in answering a lot of my questions. You did a fantastic job explaining the whole process in details, and was very honest in the knowledge you shared.
Just watched your video and now I get it. Struggled with splatter around the fan pattern and orange peel. I'll definitely be putting your tips into practice tomorrow. I have 22 doors to spray in a village hall so have the space to lay them all down. Thank you for explaining it so well. 😊
Brian, Really nice video. I agree this video should have a lot more likes as it is all around great info on how a proper spray pattern should look. I am just starting out but seeing what it should look like and then giving some guidelines on how to get there is great. I can't afford a real high end HVLP gun yet but starting with an earlex 5500 and sherwin williams paints and with your info am confident I will get good results to start. I have to remember- less is more in the spray game. Also really nice to see someone that actually replies to reasonable questions left in the comment section!!! Thanks again.
Thank you! I started in spraying with cheap Porter Cable guns on the compressed air side and Wagner on turbine with professional results. I can actually shoot as good of a coat as with the Fuji with a Wagner, the Fuji just makes it much easier and gives more control. Buy the best tool you can afford and practice the technique, you will lay down great finishes! Thanks for watching!
I am a refinishing and I watched a lot of videos on TH-cam but you are the best you have the most detailed and I can relate what you're saying I have a question do you seal then stain or you stain then seal I stain then seal for ex on cedar door cabinets etc I grew up in FL but now I'm here in trinidad which they work really different what would you recommend
Great job Brian. I especially enjoy the detail you go through. It makes it totally easy to understand. Two questions. 1) Do you like Dunn Edwards to spray with and 2) What respirator do you prefer and why
Thank you for your comments! I've never used that brand, and I prefer to use a 3M brand respirator, rated for spray finishing, with replaceable filter packs. I've just switched over to try their full face shield version as eye protection isn't full proof with spray finishing, but very important. amzn.to/2C9qvzk The most important thing is to spend good money on PPE, especially with spray finishing. (If you're shooting solvent based finishes especially). Also be sure swap out filter packs as they are only good for a certain number of working hours.
This is an hvlp, not a compressed air setup. Behr paint is the worst, it thins terribly and never dries, isn't very durable. The money you save will end up costing you, especially if you're trying to make money doing it.
This is by far the best spray gun/technic introduction video on youtube. Believe me, I have watched 30-40 videos, non comes close. Brain, you did a fantastic job on explaining the fundamentals of spray painting! You have addressed all the key questions: 1. How to thin the paint... 2. Filter the paint ... 3. Tip size and so on... BTW, have you tried any cheaper gun from Amazon ($30-$40 range)? Those could be an alternative for DIYers for just one or two weekend pieces. cheers!
Thank you so much! I haven't tried any like that, are they non bleeder turbine guns? I don't knock anything unless I've tried it, harbor freight for example sells some awesome things at low prices for example.
Yes, my general rule (I do break it from time to time) is to leave it in the gun for a day max before cleaning the gun. It's pretty good for a day or two before it starts reacting with the cup metal materials.
Brian, thanks for presenting such a well-explained and detailed video on paint spraying. I do have some spraying equipment, but have yet to try it out on a real project. After watching this video, I'm ready to give it a try!
This is an excellent video. Great job explaining things. What do yo think of the gravity fed HVLP guns? I bought the home depot brand and you can get a 1.8 needle for it. sprayed a couple doors with it seems OK. I would like to spray a kitchen in one of our rentals in a lacquer with it.
Hey Brian , enjoyed your video very much. Looking to purchase a Fuji HVLP. Can you please explain the air control and fluid ratio to keep from dry spraying. What is your method to even it out? . Thanks for any advance you can pass my way.
Too general to say, what are you trying to spray? You shouldn't get dry spraying unless you have the fluid control shut almost completely off. I start with fluid control closed and open it up until I get the amount of paint coming out that I want. The key is not to over apply. Finishes should be applied in nice even thin coats. This allows faster dry times to scuff and re-apply.
Such a great video! Thank you for making it. Learning my mini might four and I have a couple questions. I am spraying cabinets, and I used the 1.8 mm tip for some stix primer, thinned out to about 18 seconds with the included cup. I then sprayed the cabinets in ben Moore, alkyd enamel , also using the 1.8 mm tip thinned down to about 18 seconds. Should I not be using the larger tip on the enamel? Thank you
Well done video. Lots of good info. New subscriber here. I would love to see a video on your paint booth setup, exhaust fans, filters, problems and solutions, etc...
Really informative video. Particularly enjoyed tips on setting up for proper atomization. One question: Do you ever adjust the air inlet ball valve on your house whip or are you always running it wide open? If you do adjust, in what situation would you want less air flow? Thank you!!!
Thank you, this video is super useful with the amount of information and insight. Question: For painting small furniture projects; what type and brand of paint do you recommend when using one of these sprayers on wood?
Thank you! Depends on the project but latex / acrylics are easiest to apply, not the most durable. What you looking to paint, and is it a clear finish or colors you are trying to apply?
@@briancnc I have a farmhouse style console table I made for a good friend of mine. She wants it to have that distressed weathered white look. It also will have a wood stained top and matching sliding door on the front. My plan is to paint the main part a dark brown, then go over with flat white, then sand it in places to destress it. I just recently bought a Graco TrueCoat VPS, still un-opened. I'm reading that for small projects like furniture that sprayer isn't a good match for what I want to do, as it's not good for finishing. I'm thinking of returning it for a compressor and HVLP gun instead. I have about $350 budget for a setup. I found a $200 quiet 4.5 gallon husky compressor and a $60 gun from home depot. I know the compressor isn't the most capacity, but I am paining small projects. I think it could work for what I'm trying to do. Also I like the idea of going the compressor route because I can have a few guns to switch out with different colors if needed. Any information is greatly appreciated, Thank you.
Hi Brian..Thanks for your videos..I'm a newbie. Question..spraying a Fuji Q5 with dun Edward exterior swiss coffee semi gloss paint on previously painted ext door. ..thinned 2oz with a 30 oz. fill. paint comes out dull after 3 coats..more like a Matt finish than semi gloss sheen doesn't appear wet when spraying but my dots looked pretty good on trial sprays..Temperature about 85- 90 outside tent booth. Any thoughts to improve finish. Please advise also spray a fuji 1.3mm tip that came with unit have a 1.8mm ..havent tried that yet on order a 1.5mm
Hi it's a turbine sprayer so there is no pressure setting. If you're spraying lacquer with a compressed air setup you want to start 30psi or lower and turn it down as far as you can go and still atomize. The lower the pressure the less over spray you will create.
Excellent video - thank you! Just one quick question - is there a primer you like? I tried the Ultra Cover topcoat as your recommended with the Minimite 4, and I was pleased with the results. If you were going for that great finish starting from bare wood or plywood, I’m curious how you like to prime. Thank you again!
Great video! is there a specific paint I should use when refurbishing my kitchen cabinet doors? They were espresso color and I want to go white. I just purchased a Graco HVLP 9.5 system. I was looking into using either Sherman Williams or Benjamin More paint. I also wanted to ask you what type of finish it should be, egg shell or semi gloss?
Hey, great video. Thanks for posting. Do you every use the hvlp sprayer to spray baseboards, crown and door trim in a house house that is already furnished? Thanks.
Awesome video you are a true professional I have a question for you you were spraying panel doors the panels have vertical edges you were spraying straight down would that not cause you to partially miss the little vertical edges on the panels
@@briancnc it looks like the center of the panels have about a qaurter inch edge that looks vertical it seems like you would have to hit it at an angle thank you for answering my questions by the way I'm sure you'll agree the best way to prep is Scotch-Brite and tsp degreases and gives it tooth at the same time
Hey Brian I watched the video again and I see what you mean it looks like the center panels have a slight bevel almost like they had spray painting in mind when they were made
WOW! This is exactly what I spent hours looking for on TH-cam! I can't believe I get years of your experience in 20 minutes, for free! Thank you!
Brian, you’re confident, genuine, and straight to the point. It’s rare to find someone who can give so much pertinent advice in so short a video. But, for me, the most noteworthy and encouraging part of the video is your candid disclosure of those nightmarish finishing ordeals you went through. Been there, so I can appreciate your honesty. Thanks for sharing, and power to you. ( I wish I could like your video a couple hundred times! )
Thank you for the amazing comments, it's really appreciated!
Very informative! One of the best videos on spray painting! 4 years down the line, this video is more relevant than ever. Thank you for sharing this.
I learned more in this one video than i did from the last 10 i just watched. 🤝appreciate Brian.
Thank you, I'm glad it helped!
Thank you from a new sprayer who hates decorating, just invested in a fuji semi pro 2 and this video is a lifesaver
Thank you!
This video honestly should have a couple hundred k viewers. I've been trying to find good videos to learn on how to get good finishes and this by far was the most helpful and easy to understand. Didn't make things more complicated than they needed to be. Thanks for the video and info!
Thanks so much that means a lot! I'm glad if I could help just a few people out with the things I've learned over the years. I get a lot of requests for more finishing videos, is there anything in particular you would like to see that wasn't covered in this one?
@@briancnc Actually I'm about to attempt staining and finishing some doors and trim. I don't think the video would be out by tomorrow :P but curious if you got the time and have sprayed lacquered doors before if you have any tips you could share now. Seems like some guys thin it down 50/50 then 70/30 and sand after second coat. Curious if you have any suggestions and order of operation. After the doors I still have all the trim to get done but for now only had the space to get the doors done.
Outside that I'd personally take a video on your preferences for different finishes and why you go with what you do. Seems like everyone likes something different and I just try and gather as much info as I can and go from there.
I haven't dug into all your videos yet either but maybe a comparison on different guns assuming you have experience with more than just the one you use now. Many of the guys watching your videos I would say aren't going to have as nice of gun/setup. I personally just bought a cheap Astro 4008 off amazon and picked up the line filter as well. Have no idea what to expect but hoping for a decent finish but honestly I have no idea weather the gun is good or if I need to spend more or not, but I figured for 35 bucks if its crap at least i'm not out hundreds. Edit: just read your response to the comment below about guns so you got my hopes up that I should be able to get a good finish if I do it right, but would still take any info on your order of operations when it comes to lacquer :)
@@BirdBuster91 It all depends but typically lacquer is first shot with a sealer coat for solvent based. This is nothing more than thinned out regular lacquer but from a dealer you can shoot it from the can without thinning. Then I thin according to the manufacturer. For solvent finishes it's very simple they give you mixing cups and a ratio, for more home center types they won't instruct anything and you will just have to do some trial and error. For water based lacquer I like to lay down two coats before scuff sanding as it's really thin on solids and doesn't build much on the first coat. For solvent lacquer I scuff sand between every coat, starting with 220 on first/second coats and 320 on final coats. That's a good point though, I will do a video on that and other finishes available and pros/cons. Thanks!
@@briancnc I appreciate the info I picked up a can of lacquer from Sherwin-Williams and some lacquer thinner. Went ahead and got the pro build stuff and had the guy print me out the spec sheet. Haven't had a chance to look yet but we'll see what it says about how much too thin for each layer.
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Finally a helpful video on hvlp use. I’ve been wading through garbage videos containing nothing beyond common sense information. This is the first and only video on the subject I’ve found that was actually helpful and answered my specific questions. Thanks a lot for making this.
Thank you Jesse!
This is a very high quality video, when you learn from a seasoned professional, you are already well advanced in the techniques.
So much is covered in a short concise segment.
I really appreciate the style and substance, many thanks !
Thank you very much for your kind comments!
The way he explained step by step off the whole process is just perfect..... These guy deserve many more likes..... And many more subscribers
Thank you!
Brian, I think you touched all the worries and small problems for beginners like me who sees them as even show stoppers. Thanks a lot for this video it is worth every minutes of it.
Man, this was a reeeeally good video. I’m about to watch it one more times. Okay, maybe 2 more times! Thanks for posting
Thanks!
Thank you very much!
Fantastic instruction, much appreciated. A few questions which I didn't hear you address. Why do you use a 1.5mm needle set with really thin paint instead of the 1.8 needle set with a little thicker paint? Is the mini mite 4 not capable enough on the 1.8mm tip to fully atomize latex acrylic? It looks like you really thinned that paint like 30-40% just dumping water in it. I know since you've sprayed a lot you have a good feel for it, so don't need to measure, but what about semi-glosses or high-gloss where over diluting can really affect final sheen?
You certainly have a gift for communication. Fabulous work!
wow - my new favorite paint instructor!
I agree with others who wrote of how well done the video was in terms of providing critical information about key concepts for spraying, providing visual examples and giving helpful tips. Thank you so much for the time you took to do the demonstration and put the video together!!
Thank you!
Brian, wow. This was beyond phenomenal. It’s one thing to be an “expert”, it’s another thing to be an “expert” with your language and communication skills. I have struggled with each of the problems you cover, so to hear- and see- the explanations and solutions presented so clearly will make a huge difference for me. Great job!
Christopher, that means a lot, thanks for your feedback I'm glad it was helpful. We all struggle, but helping each other overcome challenges should be our collective goal in life.
Forgot to add to prev comment, it's refreshing to watch especially since you're not trying to sell something, thanks
Thank you!
Thank you. I'm getting ready to paint replacement cabinet doors and this being my first attempt at spray painting, I have watched a lot of videos. You have the clearest explanations.
Doing my homework this weekend for work next week and this video has been the most informative yet. Thank you man now it’ll look like I know what I’m doing and that makes a happy boss
Thorough video, just the hard, real facts, ma’am, lol! Helps to avoid ruinous pitfalls. Thanks.
That was great. This is hands down the best paint with a sprayer video video I found. I actually took notes.
Outstanding training video. His experience shows and speaks volumes on the subject. Best video ever experienced on TH-cam.
A truly excellent, educational video. You touched on so many good areas that are critical to spraying. This is what I have been waiting for with latex. Thank you very much!
Thank you for your feedback, greatly appreciated!
Have seen this twice before painting anything. The best video for beginners!
Very professionally done Brian. Informative and well worth the time watching. You're a natural!
One of the best hvlp videos I've seen
Just came across this video. One of the most detailed explanations on TH-cam. Great video.
one of the most helpful demo and useful tips,thanks
Thanks Brian. I have just bought my a Fuji turbine HVLP paint spray rig and doing research pre and post buying when i came across your two videos. Really helpful and clear =- will help me a lot to get started when the kit arrives!!
👍 25 minutes of info in 25 minutes. I wish others would do that! Thanks.
Thanks. I just purchased a fuji 4 stage turbine system. At first I wasn't comfortable thinning Benjamin Moore Advance enough. I was getting a bit of orange peel but it seemed to settle pretty flat. I'm now thinning according to fuji's specs and I'm really getting a fine mist. I'm getting better each time. Definitely a learning curve. Thanks again.
Thanks, Brian. Do you use waterborne/oil modified clear finishes as well? I’d appreciate your insight (products, techniques, tip sizes, etc). Cheers.
Hi Oz! I do use waterborne finishes, have had really good luck with General Finishes Endurovar. Waterborne is fairly straight forward and easy to apply with the fuji spray gun, very similar to applying lacquer, without the smell. With that finish I've run it with a 1.3 or 1.5mm tip set. Application technique is very similar to water based paint/acrylics, same process as the video. It's been awhile since I've shot endurovar but as I remember I didn't need to thin it at all, it was fairly thin out of the can.
@@briancnc Thank you!
Thanks for this video. I just ordered an Apollo HVLP Precision 5 LE. I currently spray all my cabinets with an airless, but I have a polyurethane cabinet job coming up, and don't want to use an airless, so I figured this would be great time to change my system. This video helped a lot.
Thanks again!!
Very good instruction. Hope I didn't miss anything but I didn't hear/ see you discuss what pressure at the gun....I was told it is different for spraying latex/acrylics and lacquers.
This is a fantastic video and your presentation is really excellent. I have been spraying water based finished for about 2 years now and I wish I started 10 years ago.. I am a cabinetmaker and I am now starting to consider spraying paint colors on my builtin cabinets at clients houses. I have not found a painter that does a good enough job so I have decided to take it on myself. This video has given me some good information. Subscribed and keep up the great work!
Excellent video, great job. Spoken like a real person trying to help. Do a video on building your own spray room. Thanks
Thank you Brian, most informative video on spraying yet, you did not just rush through the process, but took the time to give detailed tips, I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your content. Great job 👍🏻
Thank you!
Great Video. I too started of with straight latex in a gun. :) Nothing happened. I did get it, eventually, to work and now researching to get the details. As a home owner I did paint a cars and it was easy. This Latex is different. Good challenge to get it right. Good to hear it is not a perfect world out there and cannot go after it. Thanks you!!
You gained a subscriber. I am on the fence between the Mini-Mite 4 and the Q5 Platinum to paint kitchen and bathroom cabinets, etc. You are highly knowledgeable. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Hi Brian. This is great information. I’m wondering if you could do a video on your paint booth and especially the exhaust portion since you appear to be in a basement shop on this video and that I have my shop in my basement as well. Thanks!
Great video! I just purchased the Fuji Semi-Pro...so perfect timing.
Such an educational content and a kind person. Thank you for this
Brian, this is exactly what I’ve been looking for to help spray latex. Thanks for your attention to detail and clarity!
Thank you so much John!
Man what an amazing video it worth every single piece of time to watch it very helpful thank you.
Thanks Erik!
Very nice video. Just purchased a mini 4. This will help a lot
Thanks for watching I'm glad it helped!
Very informative. Thank you for taking time to share your experience with Fuji spray. I also have a Minimite 3 and the thing I noticed is the hose connected near the turbine gets really hot and I’m wondering if that has caused any damage to your hose
No that's where all of the heat is in the air caused by the air friction inside the unit. I'm sure the hose is made of high temp material as I have never seen it crack or deform. They warm about this in the manual that the hose connector end gets hot under normal operation.
Hey thanks for the video! Why dont u hold down trigger while tightening the tip - wont the needle potentially score?
Thanks for this video. You really helped me understand how I should approach my fan size and material atomization. Much appreciated!
Excellent video Brian.
Hey Brian, enjoyed the video. I am doing spray clay bole on picture frames which are then gilded and rubbed a bit to reveal the red bole underneath. this gives a nice antique feel. Your last piece in the video looked like the black spray I use at times instead of the gold. I have a Titan II maxim gun and was trying to run it off a compressor I have in the shop. Much too much orange peel. Now I need to get a different system to get the finish you are getting.
Brian can you show us the hinge jig idea, please. Great video
I actually came here to know what is the source of air flow - a running compressor Vs a tank full of compressed air. I did not know anything about that (or perhaps the noise tells me it was a running compressor) BUT .....WoW There was so much to learn in that video! Explained in a very simple friendly manner with many pearls of wisdom on spray painting and preparation. Thanks a lot, Liked and Subscribed.
To me it sounded like a HVLP turbine (high powered central vac motor) rather than a compressor. He shows a Fuji spray gun so likely it is a Fuji HVLP turbine.
Great video dude, helped so much, my paint jobs look so much better now 👍👍
Thank you for a comprehensive video! I’ve learned so much form your channel! Keep it up!
Thank you for watching!
This is by far the best well taught video for spraying latex paint.
Can you use flotrol to thin?
Thanks for the video did you added water on that?
Great info. & details on tips & techniques.
Look forward to seeing more videos w/ details on "pivot point" hardware to rotate interior home doors to allow coating both sides on same spray session, Also interested in spraying kitchen cabinet doors & drawers.
Brian your teaching style is great. Please continue with the videos. I would like to see some lacquer, urethane and other finishes on woodwork if possible. Thank you again.
This guy's pretty cool. A gentleman and a scholar. Great info.
This video was very helpful in answering a lot of my questions.
You did a fantastic job explaining the whole process in details, and was very honest in the knowledge you shared.
Just watched your video and now I get it. Struggled with splatter around the fan pattern and orange peel. I'll definitely be putting your tips into practice tomorrow. I have 22 doors to spray in a village hall so have the space to lay them all down. Thank you for explaining it so well. 😊
Excellent video!! I've been painting a long time you get straight to the point easily explained. Nice job!
Great video, thanks! How do you spray air and then paint without adjusting the gun? Is it the trigger?
I see you prefer the can on the bottom, do you have something against gravity fed cans?
Not at all, I spray with both, but the gravity fed gun cup doesn't hold as much paint so you have to refill more often.
Brian, Really nice video. I agree this video should have a lot more likes as it is all around great info on how a proper spray pattern should look. I am just starting out but seeing what it should look like and then giving some guidelines on how to get there is great. I can't afford a real high end HVLP gun yet but starting with an earlex 5500 and sherwin williams paints and with your info am confident I will get good results to start. I have to remember- less is more in the spray game. Also really nice to see someone that actually replies to reasonable questions left in the comment section!!! Thanks again.
Thank you! I started in spraying with cheap Porter Cable guns on the compressed air side and Wagner on turbine with professional results. I can actually shoot as good of a coat as with the Fuji with a Wagner, the Fuji just makes it much easier and gives more control. Buy the best tool you can afford and practice the technique, you will lay down great finishes! Thanks for watching!
This is the most phenomenal how to video I have see. I feel like I just took a college course for credit.
Haha thanks Drew, I am glad it was helpful to you. Thanks for watching.
I am a refinishing and I watched a lot of videos on TH-cam but you are the best you have the most detailed and I can relate what you're saying I have a question do you seal then stain or you stain then seal I stain then seal for ex on cedar door cabinets etc I grew up in FL but now I'm here in trinidad which they work really different what would you recommend
Great job Brian. I especially enjoy the detail you go through. It makes it totally easy to understand. Two questions. 1) Do you like Dunn Edwards to spray with and 2) What respirator do you prefer and why
Thank you for your comments! I've never used that brand, and I prefer to use a 3M brand respirator, rated for spray finishing, with replaceable filter packs. I've just switched over to try their full face shield version as eye protection isn't full proof with spray finishing, but very important. amzn.to/2C9qvzk
The most important thing is to spend good money on PPE, especially with spray finishing. (If you're shooting solvent based finishes especially). Also be sure swap out filter packs as they are only good for a certain number of working hours.
Great video! Your easy to follow tutorial definitely just gave me the confidence and know how to finally use my spray gun for the first time!
Oh, I should add, I had excellent results! Thanks a ton!
Great video! Does the aero spray gun use the same needles as fuji spray gun?
They are very similar, I've never swapped between spray guns though, worth a try if you're after cheaper tip sets.
Would like to see you do a lacquer video. Cheers
Great video. Ive been trying tonleatn with berh paint lol what psi do you use on the gun and regulator?
This is an hvlp, not a compressed air setup. Behr paint is the worst, it thins terribly and never dries, isn't very durable. The money you save will end up costing you, especially if you're trying to make money doing it.
This is by far the best spray gun/technic introduction video on youtube. Believe me, I have watched 30-40 videos, non comes close. Brain, you did a fantastic job on explaining the fundamentals of spray painting!
You have addressed all the key questions:
1. How to thin the paint...
2. Filter the paint ...
3. Tip size
and so on...
BTW, have you tried any cheaper gun from Amazon ($30-$40 range)? Those could be an alternative for DIYers for just one or two weekend pieces.
cheers!
Thank you so much! I haven't tried any like that, are they non bleeder turbine guns? I don't knock anything unless I've tried it, harbor freight for example sells some awesome things at low prices for example.
BrianCNC Did you try the Central Pneumatic “20 fl. oz. HVLP Gravity Feed Air Spray Gun” from HF? They are really cheap at $15.99
Jim, I haven't no. On the inexpensive side I can vouch for husky or Porter Cable, great spray guns
Got a $15 spray gun from HF. Will report back how it holds.@@briancnc
Great video, gave me the confidence to do this! Im spraying latex (C2 cabinet paint), do you leave paint in the cup and gun between coats?
Yes, my general rule (I do break it from time to time) is to leave it in the gun for a day max before cleaning the gun. It's pretty good for a day or two before it starts reacting with the cup metal materials.
Brian, thanks for presenting such a well-explained and detailed video on paint spraying. I do have some spraying equipment, but have yet to try it out on a real project. After watching this video, I'm ready to give it a try!
This is an excellent video. Great job explaining things. What do yo think of the gravity fed HVLP guns? I bought the home depot brand and you can get a 1.8 needle for it. sprayed a couple doors with it seems OK. I would like to spray a kitchen in one of our rentals in a lacquer with it.
Hey Brian , enjoyed your video very much. Looking to purchase a Fuji HVLP. Can you please explain the air control and fluid ratio to keep from dry spraying. What is your method to even it out? . Thanks for any advance you can pass my way.
Too general to say, what are you trying to spray? You shouldn't get dry spraying unless you have the fluid control shut almost completely off. I start with fluid control closed and open it up until I get the amount of paint coming out that I want. The key is not to over apply. Finishes should be applied in nice even thin coats. This allows faster dry times to scuff and re-apply.
Does adding the water affect the sheen? If I want a semi gloss finish should I use a high gloss?
Also can be painted both sides in one time
Such a great video! Thank you for making it. Learning my mini might four and I have a couple questions.
I am spraying cabinets, and I used the 1.8 mm tip for some stix primer, thinned out to about 18 seconds with the included cup. I then sprayed the cabinets in ben Moore, alkyd enamel , also using the 1.8 mm tip thinned down to about 18 seconds. Should I not be using the larger tip on the enamel?
Thank you
Great video. I appreciate the detailed and considerate instruction provided. Thank you so much!
Well done video. Lots of good info. New subscriber here. I would love to see a video on your paint booth setup, exhaust fans, filters, problems and solutions, etc...
Hello brain, superhelpful video have you tried the gravity fed t75 or the 3m pps?
Not the fuji gravity feed but do use the 3m pps, and now pps2.0. It's awesome.
Really informative video. Particularly enjoyed tips on setting up for proper atomization. One question: Do you ever adjust the air inlet ball valve on your house whip or are you always running it wide open? If you do adjust, in what situation would you want less air flow? Thank you!!!
Thank you, this video is super useful with the amount of information and insight.
Question: For painting small furniture projects; what type and brand of paint do you recommend when using one of these sprayers on wood?
Thank you! Depends on the project but latex / acrylics are easiest to apply, not the most durable. What you looking to paint, and is it a clear finish or colors you are trying to apply?
@@briancnc I have a farmhouse style console table I made for a good friend of mine. She wants it to have that distressed weathered white look. It also will have a wood stained top and matching sliding door on the front. My plan is to paint the main part a dark brown, then go over with flat white, then sand it in places to destress it. I just recently bought a Graco TrueCoat VPS, still un-opened. I'm reading that for small projects like furniture that sprayer isn't a good match for what I want to do, as it's not good for finishing. I'm thinking of returning it for a compressor and HVLP gun instead. I have about $350 budget for a setup. I found a $200 quiet 4.5 gallon husky compressor and a $60 gun from home depot. I know the compressor isn't the most capacity, but I am paining small projects. I think it could work for what I'm trying to do. Also I like the idea of going the compressor route because I can have a few guns to switch out with different colors if needed.
Any information is greatly appreciated, Thank you.
What primer do you spray for cabinets
It depends on the top coat, what are you planning on using?
That allowed me to paint 10 doors in one day and no worries about space to line up for drying
Hi Brian..Thanks for your videos..I'm a newbie.
Question..spraying a Fuji Q5 with dun Edward exterior swiss coffee semi gloss paint on previously painted ext door. ..thinned 2oz with a 30 oz. fill.
paint comes out dull after 3 coats..more like a Matt finish than semi gloss sheen
doesn't appear wet when spraying but my dots looked pretty good on trial sprays..Temperature about 85- 90 outside tent booth.
Any thoughts to improve finish.
Please advise
also spray a fuji 1.3mm tip that came with unit
have a 1.8mm ..havent tried that yet
on order a 1.5mm
Hi great video. Can you tell me wish brand its the black handle spray gun that you show? Its compatible with fuji sistem?
Thanks
What about spraying straight polyurethane from a can without thinning, will it atomize, or is it too thick
Excellent job explaining....
My question is what pressure do you typically spray at.
Especially lacquer
Hi it's a turbine sprayer so there is no pressure setting. If you're spraying lacquer with a compressed air setup you want to start 30psi or lower and turn it down as far as you can go and still atomize. The lower the pressure the less over spray you will create.
This is the perfect video I've been looking for! Well done thank you
Thank you Josh!
Excellent video - thank you! Just one quick question - is there a primer you like? I tried the Ultra Cover topcoat as your recommended with the Minimite 4, and I was pleased with the results. If you were going for that great finish starting from bare wood or plywood, I’m curious how you like to prime. Thank you again!
What do you do if the space is to tight to keep a good distance? Like between shelves?
Great video! is there a specific paint I should use when refurbishing my kitchen cabinet doors? They were espresso color and I want to go white. I just purchased a Graco HVLP 9.5 system. I was looking into using either Sherman Williams or Benjamin More paint. I also wanted to ask you what type of finish it should be, egg shell or semi gloss?
Hey, great video. Thanks for posting. Do you every use the hvlp sprayer to spray baseboards, crown and door trim in a house house that is already furnished?
Thanks.
Awesome video! Would love to see a video on your spray booth. Cheers.
This is really informative from start to finish ,thank you .
Awesome video you are a true professional I have a question for you you were spraying panel doors the panels have vertical edges you were spraying straight down would that not cause you to partially miss the little vertical edges on the panels
Thank you! If you mean the raised panels they are slightly beveled all edges so they all get coated well after a few coats.
@@briancnc it looks like the center of the panels have about a qaurter inch edge that looks vertical it seems like you would have to hit it at an angle thank you for answering my questions by the way I'm sure you'll agree the best way to prep is Scotch-Brite and tsp degreases and gives it tooth at the same time
Hey Brian I watched the video again and I see what you mean it looks like the center panels have a slight bevel almost like they had spray painting in mind when they were made