{"product_id":"mini-mite-5-platinum-model","title":"Fuji Mini Mite 5 PLATINUM HVLP Paint Spray System","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFuji Mini-Mite 5 PLATINUM HVLP Paint Spray System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFuji Mini-Mite 5 PLATINUM\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lightweight 5-stage turbine HVLP system. It makes about 9.5 psi, so thicker coatings need little thinning. At about 15 lb it is easy to carry from room to room. Choose from three non-bleed guns: \u003cstrong\u003eT70, T75G or G-XPC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-stage turbine, about 9.5 psi\u003c\/strong\u003e for heavier coatings and thicker viscosity finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight and portable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.22 lb turbine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Dissipation Chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNoise Reduction Covers\u003c\/strong\u003e on the turbine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide-mounted fan pattern control\u003c\/strong\u003e on the gun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 ft hose\u003c\/strong\u003e with quick-connect coupling and air control valve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e on parts and labour from Fuji.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For \/ What to Spray\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini-Mite 5 suits cabinet makers, woodworkers, furniture refinishers and serious DIYers who move their sprayer often. Use it for cabinets, doors, furniture, trim and millwork with lacquers, enamels, varnishes and other coatings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot ideal for large exterior walls or whole-house repaints.\u003c\/em\u003e An airless sprayer covers big surfaces much faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGun Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT70 Bottom Feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 qt (1000 cc) cup. Best for bigger jobs and fewer refills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT75G Gravity Feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 cc nylon cup. A good all-round choice for cabinets and furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGXPC Side Mount Gravity Feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 cc aluminum cup. Suits tight spots and small parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach gun is sold new or as an Open Box (A+) unit at a lower price. A+ open-box units are like new and come with the full manufacturer's warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini-Mite 5 PLATINUM turbine with your choice of spray gun and cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 ft hose with quick-connect coupling and air control valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#4 Ford viscosity cup, wrench, cleaning brush and manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 for 5 bonus kit: 6 ft whip hose, 19-piece gun cleaning kit, extra turbine filters, wet film gauge and \"Always Measure\" booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMini-Mite 5 vs Q5 and Mini-Mite 4\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fuji-q5-platinum-model\"\u003eQ5 PLATINUM\u003c\/a\u003e has the same 5 stages and 9.5 psi in a heavier 24.06 lb turbine with a variable speed control dial, made for the shop. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mini-mite-4-platinum-model\"\u003eMini-Mite 4 PLATINUM\u003c\/a\u003e is a 4-stage, 9 psi turbine at about 15 lb. Pick the Mini-Mite 5 for a bit more pressure in the same light body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-stage turbine, about 9.5 psi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup (by gun)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT70: 1 qt (1000 cc). T75G: 600 cc nylon. GXPC: 400 cc aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir cap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 mm (T70, T75G). 1.4 mm (GXPC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 ft (7.6 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurbine weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.22 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7224-2 (dual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years, parts and labour (Fuji)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSetup \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet up the turbine\u003c\/strong\u003e on a flat, clean surface away from overspray, with the filters in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect the hose\u003c\/strong\u003e to the turbine with the quick-connect and attach it to the gun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrain the coating\u003c\/strong\u003e, fill the cup and check its viscosity with the #4 Ford cup. Thin only as the coating maker directs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest on cardboard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjust the fan pattern, the fluid flow and the air control valve until the spray is even.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpray\u003c\/strong\u003e with the gun square to the surface, overlapping each pass by about half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean right away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Empty the cup, run the correct cleaner through the gun, and brush the air cap and nozzle clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the turbine filters\u003c\/strong\u003e often and replace them when dirty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eMini-Mite 5 vs Q5: which should I buy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth have 5 stages and about 9.5 psi. The Mini-Mite 5 weighs 15.22 lb, so it is easier to carry. The Q5 weighs 24.06 lb and adds a variable speed control dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eMini-Mite 5 vs Mini-Mite 4?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mini-Mite 5 has 5 stages and about 9.5 psi. The Mini-Mite 4 has 4 stages and 9 psi. Both weigh about 15 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhich gun should I choose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eT70 for the large 1 qt cup. T75G for most cabinet and furniture work. GXPC for tight spaces and small parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan it spray latex paint? Do I need to thin?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFuji says the 5-stage turbine suits heavier coatings and thicker viscosity finishes. Follow the coating maker's directions, and check viscosity with the included #4 Ford cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eIs it good for cabinets and furniture finishes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Fine atomization suits cabinets, doors, furniture and trim. Test your coating on scrap first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhat filter does it use, and how long is the hose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt uses \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fuji-7224-2-turbine-filters-for-mini-mite-platinum-series\"\u003e#7224-2 filters\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately. The hose is 25 ft, and a 6 ft whip hose comes in the bonus kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhat warranty does it have?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFuji gives a 2-year limited warranty on parts and labour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhat does Open Box (A+) mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA+ open-box units are like new, sold at a lower price, and come with the full manufacturer's warranty. 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