I’ve Used an Accuspray 230 for 20+ Years. Then I Sprayed the Fuji D6.
I’ve Used an Accuspray 230 for 20+ Years. Then I Sprayed the Fuji D6.
After two full testing sessions — using thick primers, waterborne finishes, conversion varnish, and house paint — a finishing professional who has been in this industry since 1980 delivers a verdict she didn’t expect to give about the Fuji D6 HVLP System.
Out of the Box: Packaging That Signals a Thoughtful Product
Loved the easy unpacking, organized and thoughtful way they layered the items. The cover board and attention sheet was first visible. I would make the flip side of the cover sheet a separate sheet, so it doesn’t get tossed by mistake with shipping materials. People tend to rummage through the packing quickly to get to the “New Toy” and because the helpful quick reference chart is on the flip side of the welcome page it would be easy to toss without flipping over to discover it.
The “STOP” message is a nice gentle way to say read the directions LOL
The CAUTION message I think is easy to miss and forget. This information is important for the turbine operation.
I would suggest making a STOP sign sticker, reminding you to keep the turbine on the floor while spraying, and having it somewhere on the machine, perhaps where you attach the hose to the machine.
The side handles on box were great! This really helps carry the box. It prevents dropping and damaging the contents, also helps keeps it upright, you wouldn’t lay it on its side when you see handle holes. I’m a senior now and my strength isn’t what it used to be, the handles were a huge help.
Laminate the Quick Reference Chart
Laminate the quick reference sheet — it would be a huge help to the end user to color match the chart to air caps. Being laminated would help preserve it from tears, paint splashes and show its importance. Having the guide color coded to the colors of the spray tips helps keep things simple for end users. I laminated it before I did anything else so as to not lose or damage it.
Literature — You Guys Thought of Everything!!!
User Manual: Very thorough, LOVE IT. Yes, I read it 😊
Quick start guide – Receive a free gift Very nice touch
Prevent material Build-up & promote a proper seal — Bavo! This is the information that unlocks the mystery that new sprayers are unaware of and automatically think the gun is broken when it stops spraying or leaking.
Hose System
Hoses were wrapped with nice straps that are easy to remove without worrying of cutting, nicking or damaging the hose casing. That is important so no slight cuts destroy the airline. The hose was very stiff and struggled a bit to keep it from wanting to flip back into wrapped curve but that will straighten out as it is used and relax. The whip hose was just the right length — too long and it gets full of overspray and can become a source of contamination to dust particles landing on spray surfaces, and too short doesn’t offer enough flexibility.
Hose Connections
The grip on the hose that attaches to the machine was great! This can be a place that can get hot when trying to remove and also can be easy to cross thread on. The grip/turning knob helps with eliminating both concerns. The opposite end that attaches to the spray gun was also great — it offered an easier release having more to hold onto.
Spray Guns: T Models Siphon and Gravity
Both guns were Great! You thought of everything. The needles, nozzles and air caps are interchangeable. As an end user not having to purchase and keep parts separate is a HUGE win. The air cap ring is comfortable and easy to turn. I did notice that the air caps seem to have the same size annular hole — this is something I will want to test further to see about atomization using the different tip sizes. I like the color code to caps for quick reference to what needle/nozzle set up you have in the gun. Match the colors to the quick reference chart and viscosity recommendations.
The handles are comfortable, trigger pull is smooth. The fan adjustment on the guns I found to be too sensitive — that should have a slower feed to help fine tune the fan.
LOVE the Rotating Nipple
LOVE the rotating nipple — not only convenient for right and left handers to get out of the way but also the location is perfect to minimize or eliminate any back flow from fluid into the check valve and tube without you seeing it before issues. I own an Accuspray turbine and the 12 model has an air inlet right at the base of the fluid section and frequently I get material that will back up into the tube if the gun is tilted when starting the gun without fully pressurizing the cup first. Your design is perfect. The gravity cup does still have an opportunity to clog but again you would see it before it reached the check valve.
Like that they are non-bleeder guns. Like that the fitting enables me to use the guns on my Accuspray turbine as well.
The Cup Material
The cup for the siphon gun is aluminum like the rest of the industry, however, since the move to waterborne is becoming more predominant, perhaps you could make a plastic cup, stainless steel, insert liner, or include the 3M adaptor for the use of the 3M PPS system. The clean up was easy.
Performance Testing: Real Materials. Documented Viscosities.
I was able to spray some very thick viscosity paints in my initial test without reduction. Like other turbine systems it is slow, but performance was great on the Fuji Spray D6. Testing conducted February 28 and April 24, 2026.
| Material | Tip | Viscosity | Reduction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIY Primer (Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3) | 2.0 mm | 4 min 45 sec | NONE | Found the power and atomization I got was amazing given it was a turbine HVLP system. My Accuspray would never spray this without at least 10% reduction. |
| Waterborne White | 1.8 mm | 2 min 16 sec | NONE | — |
| Conversion Varnish — Gemini | 1.3 mm | 9.71 sec | 5% to MFG spec | Atomization and lay down nice @ 4 wet mil. Two coats. |
| House Paint — Valspar Ultra Latex | 2.0 mm | Over 9 min | NONE | Thought for sure it would not spray. WRONG. Sprayed on raw MDF and primed frame as topcoat. |
“Found the power and atomization I got was amazing given it was a turbine HVLP system. My Accuspray would never be able to spray the DIY primer without at least 10% reduction.”
— Diane Shattuck · In the industry since 1980
6 Stage
LOVE that you can easily select the stage/power you want with the push of a button, versus playing with a ball valve on the hose to restrict power. I played a bit with each stage and still want to do further tests. Found that the power seemed to be like my 5 stage (7.2″ blade turbine) — I don’t know what size blades are in the D6 but feel it has great power and doesn’t seem to get hot quickly.
Noise
Very quiet, LOVE that it was half the noise of my 230 Accuspray Turbine.
Remote: LOVE— LOVE— LOVE!!!!
When working with turbines it is always a hassle to maneuver a thick heavy hose and shut the tool on and off to avoid overheating. Being able to turn on and off from a distance and not having to keep pulling the hose as you walk back and forth was a huge win. I would suggest putting a key chain on the remote so you can hang it on your pants — I love my spray gun key chain 😏
My Verdict
“I have always believed that my Accuspray 230 5 stage turbine has outperformed every other turbine UNTIL I sprayed your D6. Hands down it is a winner on all accounts that I tried thus far.”
— Diane Shattuck · Owner, Professional Finishing Academy & Consulting LLC · In the industry since 1980
| Category | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging / Unboxing | ★★★★☆ | Thoughtful; pre-laminated reference chart = ★★★★★ |
| Hose System | ★★★★★ | Grip fittings, right whip length, heat-resistant section |
| Spray Guns | ★★★★☆ | Fan adjustment sensitivity is the only critique |
| High-Viscosity Performance | ★★★★★ | 4:45 viscosity primer, zero reduction |
| Noise Level | ★★★★★ | Half the noise of Accuspray 230 |
| 6-Stage Pressure Control | ★★★★★ | Push-button repeatability over ball valve |
| Remote Control | ★★★★★ | Included standard — huge win for turbine users |
| Overall vs. Accuspray 230 | ★★★★★ | “Hands down a winner on all accounts” |
Coming in Part 2: The Head-to-Head Comparison Tests
Fuji D6 vs. Accuspray 230 — same material, same part, side by side. Plus: stain/dye thin-viscosity results, fan spread at all 6 stages, atomization waterborne vs. solvent, fluid adjustment in wet mils.
STAY TUNED — PART 2 COMING SOONDiane Shattuck
Diane Shattuck has been finishing in the woodworking industry since 1980. She grew up in a family-owned woodworking business and runs Professional Finishing Academy & Consulting LLC. She served as corporate trainer for Gemini Industries, has taught at the Cleveland Woodworking Academy and Florida School of Woodwork, and speaks regularly at IWF, AWFS, and CMA. Diane has been published in Paint, American Painting Contractor, Woodshop News, and Fine Woodworking, and has appeared on the Inspired by U and Cabinet Maker Profit Systems podcasts.
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