Airbrush compressor

[martin9428]

Thank you, that helps alot.

[Dave G.]

They have pretty decent tech support there, Mon-Fri pacific time.

I don't know if with your airbrush you received any spare needles or nozzles, tips, air caps etc. But the standard needle in that brush is .2 which makes it good for detail work. However if you want to paint overall car bodies I would suggest the extra .5 needle/nozzle set they sell at TCP ( $9.95). Or at least the .3 set if you did not get these in your purchase..  It's nice that for an inexpensive brand all these parts are available, that is not the case with most other non top brands. And it seems they spray well too. I wish you much joy with this airbrush.

Edited February 14, 2019 by Dave G.

[martin9428]

Well, after looking at my air compressor which has a Q/D for the hose, it also has a hose connected to the back with a bicycle hose connected and a shut-off valve. The fitting is a 1/4" where it connects to the tank. So, I disconnected the bicycle hose and put a 1/4"-1/8" adaptor on and connected a 6' airbrush hose to it. I then ordered from TCP Global an air pressure regulator. The regulator has a 1/4" inlet so, I had to buy another 1/4"-1/8"adaptor to go from the airbrush hose to the inlet of the APR. That takes care of the air compressor and air supply. I ordered a 10' airbrush hose and an 1/8" Q/D for my airbrush so, hopefully I'm good to go.

The only issue I see is the air pressure from the compressor to the APR. I was looking for specs on the hose but, couldn't find anything that told me how much pressure the hose will hold. I am planning on running 75 psi from the compressor to the APR and scaling it down to 20 psi or so for the airbrush. If anyone knows how many PSI these airbrush hoses to hold, please let me know so, hopefully I can avoid any accidents. 

[martin9428]

5 hours ago, Dave G. said:

They have pretty decent tech support there, Mon-Fri pacific time.

I don't know if with your airbrush you received any spare needles or nozzles, tips, air caps etc. But the standard needle in that brush is .2 which makes it good for detail work. However if you want to paint overall car bodies I would suggest the extra .5 needle/nozzle set they sell at TCP ( $9.95). Or at least the .3 set if you did not get these in your purchase..  It's nice that for an inexpensive brand all these parts are available, that is not the case with most other non top brands. And it seems they spray well too. I wish you much joy with this airbrush.

Didn't see this before I placed my order but, will definately keep that in mind before painting the body. I think the .2 should handle the engine which is the largest part beside the body and yes, there seems to be a ton of parts for the G44 which makes me happy.

[Dave G.]

12 minutes ago, martin9428 said:

Didn't see this before I placed my order but, will definately keep that in mind before painting the body. I think the .2 should handle the engine which is the largest part beside the body and yes, there seems to be a ton of parts for the G44 which makes me happy.

 The.2 may work fine on bodies depending what paint you use and how you thin the paint. Try it but I can say I love a .5 on my Badger in general actually and have a .25 as well which I do use..

So I gather they were able to help you out then.

Edit: oops didn't see your other post. I'd probably run 50lb to the ab regulator. I've actually run my brushes right off the compressor regulator around 20-25lb. It works but the readings aren't too accurate, nor the regulators real fine. The ab regulators are more sensitive and even out pressure drops better. The ab will still spray though.

 

Edited February 14, 2019 by Dave G.

[martin9428]

50 psi from the compressor to the APR should be fine as I don't think you airbrush with more than 30 psi, correct?

[Dave G.]

50 minutes ago, martin9428 said:

50 psi from the compressor to the APR should be fine as I don't think you airbrush with more than 30 psi, correct?

50b should be fine, I'm sure your compressor flows more cfm than most airbrush compressors anyway. Then set your ABR to where ever you need it. Ive shot up to 40lb with Paasche H one time. With varnish that brush and the 5 needle likes 30-35 psi but you aren't using that. My Badger is pretty consistently run around 25 with medium tip. You're probably going to be shooting around 18-24 psi with yours and less with washes. Time will tell !

You can always run a regular compressor hose, or plastic air line for that matter,  between the compressor and regulator.

Edited February 14, 2019 by Dave G.