WillieIV Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I've been looking to purchase my first spray system. Recently I've been looking at the Earlex HV6003PUS HVLP SprayPort. Does anyone have a review of this product? In the past I've been taking my larger projects to another shop and have been paying someone else to spray for me. I've got a couple larger projects coming up this fall and would rather invest that money into my own equipment. Thanks in advance.Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I had their 5500 and really liked it when I first got into HVLP.. I recently upgraded to a Fuji and certainly don't regret it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I had their 5500 and really liked it when I first got into HVLP.. I recently upgraded to a Fuji and certainly don't regret it! which model did you go with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I've never used an Earlex HVLP, but I have the Fuji Semi-Pro and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I have a Fuji MM 4 and absolutely love it. With that Earlex 3 stage being $550 I would spend $70 more and get the Fuji MM 3 which is a proven performer. I have no idea how the Earlex performs but the Fuji MM 3 got best overall and best value in a recent FWW test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gibson Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 At the risk of missing something huge and looking like an idiot, I got a Wagner Control Spray Max a few months ago and love it. At $130, it might be missing $400-500 worth of benefits, but it's my $.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillieIV Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Thanks for the input. Fuji is definitely a consideration and have found numerous reviews proving it's worth.I just got an email from Rockler for 20% off one item and they actually carry this Earlex sprayer - kind of weird it's the only one they carry! $110 savings....hmmm what to do??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 As I understand it, the new Earlex offering is a 2 or 3 stage turbine... If you stick with shellac and/or solvent-based coatings, than a 2 or 3 stage is just fine... However, solvent-based post-cat coatings should use a 3 or 4-stage turbine.With WB coatings becoming the norm, you should go with a 4 or 5-stage if you have the available budget... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 One thing is buying a turbine HVLP system will probably last a hobbyist forever so paying more now will amount to nothing over time. That's why I went with the MM 4 over the 3. With the 4 stage I can spray GF milk paint full-strength using a 1.8mm tip and with a 3 stage you would probably have to thin it some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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