jchrisf Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I'm looking for a gravity fed airbrush that has a wide pattern and works good at lower psi (>20). I think I would get better results faster and easier if I could spray bodies with a wider pattern that I could lay down nice, thin coats of paint at lower psi. Something that is easy to clean would be a bonus too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Pro boy PS-290. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Powers Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Chris, I have a Grex TG .3MM with the fan spray cap that does exactly that. As far as easy clean up, well I don't think it's to bad but that will vary from person to person. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 Thanks @Miatatom & @Glen Powers! They both look perfect.. I'm going to be investigating them further. I'm a big fan of GSI Creos paints so I might be swinging that way now.. it is less expensive too and I think @StevenGuthmiller uses one too from my research. But I also have heard great things about the Grex pistol grips. Will be a tough decision but there doesn't seem to be many more options out there except maybe a jamb gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 8 hours ago, jchrisf said: Thanks @Miatatom & @Glen Powers! They both look perfect.. I'm going to be investigating them further. I'm a big fan of GSI Creos paints so I might be swinging that way now.. it is less expensive too and I think @StevenGuthmiller uses one too from my research. But I also have heard great things about the Grex pistol grips. Will be a tough decision but there doesn't seem to be many more options out there except maybe a jamb gun. I usually use between 30 or 40 psi with my PS-290. I have not tried it with pressures as low as 20 psi, but my understanding is that a larger volume air supply works better for this higher volume air brush. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 29 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: I usually use between 30 or 40 psi with my PS-290. Steve I haven't tried a pressure that high but will give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 10 hours ago, Miatatom said: I haven't tried a pressure that high but will give it a try. what pressure do you use? 11 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: I usually use between 30 or 40 psi with my PS-290. I have not tried it with pressures as low as 20 psi, but my understanding is that a larger volume air supply works better for this higher volume air brush. Steve I looked at some reviews and one guy says he sprays all the way down at 10psi. Most others said they have to use more air.. but I watched a couple of YT videos and even though they were using more pressure it wasn't overpowering their paint booths so I should be good. I have a 26 gallon tank so I have plenty of pressure I just don't want to overpower my paint booth since I paint inside. This Creos 290 looks like it atomizes the paint really well without too much paint going everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I spray in the low 20s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Powers Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) Chris, I subscribe to the 'thin, soft, close" method. Thin paint, low pressure, close to the target, for me I feel it results in less overspray/orange peel. It seems when it comes to airbrushing just about everyone has a method that works for them and you will no doubt develop your own also. Glen Edited May 20, 2020 by Glen Powers spelling error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 50 minutes ago, Miatatom said: I spray in the low 20s. Thanks Tom.. that is what I use with my Paasche H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 39 minutes ago, Glen Powers said: Chris, I subscribe to the 'thin, soft, close" method. Thin paint, low pressure, close to the target, for me I feel it results in less overspray/orange peel. It seems when it comes to airbrushing just about everyone has a method that works for them and you will no doubt develop your own also. Glen Glen, that is exactly how the 1:1 guys do it.. I'm trying to get closer with less pressure and thinner paint like you said but my current airbrushes just do a fine line at that distance and why I think I need one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave G. Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, jchrisf said: Glen, that is exactly how the 1:1 guys do it.. I'm trying to get closer with less pressure and thinner paint like you said but my current airbrushes just do a fine line at that distance and why I think I need one of these. Paasche Talon offers an additional fan cap as well ( seems to me the cap and nozzle combo is $10 or so). It's used with the .66 needle but it's double action so you don't have to pull back all the way if you want less paint. I believe the pattern is around 3". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Glen Powers said: Chris, I subscribe to the 'thin, soft, close" method. Thin paint, low pressure, close to the target Glen At times I get some orange peel shooting in the 20s. I'm going to try dropping some press when using the PS-290. What pressure do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Powers Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Tom, as long as I thin the paint to the right consistency I spray at 18psi to 20psi. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Dave G. said: Paasche Talon offers an additional fan cap as well ( seems to me the cap and nozzle combo is $10 or so). It's used with the .66 needle but it's double action so you don't have to pull back all the way if you want less paint. I believe the pattern is around 3". I've been looking at that one too Dave. Right now I am leaning more for the Creos but you never know Edited May 20, 2020 by jchrisf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 4 hours ago, Glen Powers said: Tom, as long as I thin the paint to the right consistency I spray at 18psi to 20psi. Glen Thanks, Glen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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