Good evening all,
Well after much paralysis by analysis, I went ahead and purchased my Mini Mite 4 a few weeks ago to finish a commissioned job. I bought it at Klingspor and picked up an additional 1.8mm tip based on another member's guidance. I had completed my last painted kitchen several years ago using a Binks 2000. So I was really jacked to try this one out.
The minute I had it home, I connected the hoses, ran some solvent through it, tacked my pieces, and got to the business of spraying. I loaded it with ML Campbell Magnamax and thinned about 10%. A few test pulls to check my pattern and absolutely blew through several large panels and a carcass like I never experienced before. Atomized perfectly on the first try. next, a little tint of their ML's wiping stain and another coat. Then a tint coat of Mohawk Burnt Umber and done. My air pressure was way too high as I had enough overspray to think I was using a Home Depot conventional gun.
So where's the detail you ask? I guess I can say it was that simple. Application speed excellent. But I did notice that delivery was so rapid, that the gun went empty fast. If you are tinting your coats, be careful of the volume left in the cup or you'll get some sputtering and uneven coat. A large volume, continuous spray probably needs a pressure pot.
Also, the whip hose was not in stock, but I was spraying in about 60F so no dry spray experience due to the turbine air heating up the material.
The portability of this unit is yet another plus. I stuck the turbine in a cabinet and hung the hose. I looked at the 30gallon compressor and wondered if I'd ever need it again. Between it and the Binks, I could have paid 2/3 of the cost of the Fuji. But I still enjoy turning the compressor up to 90lb and annoying my Newfoundland by giving her a blast of air and listening to her retaliatory bark.
I have several painted shelves and a Wicker set that will test the 1.8mm aircap. Several more commission jobs are lining up too so I'm very comfortable that I finally have the finishing sequence potentially under control.
I give this unit the highest recommendation based on my initial experience.
Well after much paralysis by analysis, I went ahead and purchased my Mini Mite 4 a few weeks ago to finish a commissioned job. I bought it at Klingspor and picked up an additional 1.8mm tip based on another member's guidance. I had completed my last painted kitchen several years ago using a Binks 2000. So I was really jacked to try this one out.
The minute I had it home, I connected the hoses, ran some solvent through it, tacked my pieces, and got to the business of spraying. I loaded it with ML Campbell Magnamax and thinned about 10%. A few test pulls to check my pattern and absolutely blew through several large panels and a carcass like I never experienced before. Atomized perfectly on the first try. next, a little tint of their ML's wiping stain and another coat. Then a tint coat of Mohawk Burnt Umber and done. My air pressure was way too high as I had enough overspray to think I was using a Home Depot conventional gun.
So where's the detail you ask? I guess I can say it was that simple. Application speed excellent. But I did notice that delivery was so rapid, that the gun went empty fast. If you are tinting your coats, be careful of the volume left in the cup or you'll get some sputtering and uneven coat. A large volume, continuous spray probably needs a pressure pot.
Also, the whip hose was not in stock, but I was spraying in about 60F so no dry spray experience due to the turbine air heating up the material.
The portability of this unit is yet another plus. I stuck the turbine in a cabinet and hung the hose. I looked at the 30gallon compressor and wondered if I'd ever need it again. Between it and the Binks, I could have paid 2/3 of the cost of the Fuji. But I still enjoy turning the compressor up to 90lb and annoying my Newfoundland by giving her a blast of air and listening to her retaliatory bark.
I have several painted shelves and a Wicker set that will test the 1.8mm aircap. Several more commission jobs are lining up too so I'm very comfortable that I finally have the finishing sequence potentially under control.
I give this unit the highest recommendation based on my initial experience.
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