Use Testors spray can metal flake w/airbrush

[RDF]

I was wondering if after decanting the paint would it work well using an airbrush ?

Tried YouTube on the subject and can't find the answer to my question.

Thanks.

[espo]

I would think that any paint with minute particles in it would require a slightly larger orifice in the tip of the spray gun. I have seen some very nicely done paint jobs by others here that should be able to give you a much better idea of how to proceed with your paint work.   

[Snake45]

Most if not all of the Testor Metalflakes are also available in the much cheaper "little bottles." Why not just use that, thinned with lacquer thinner, in your airbrush? 

[RDF]

3 hours ago, Snake45 said:

Most if not all of the Testor Metalflakes are also available in the much cheaper "little bottles." Why not just use that, thinned with lacquer thinner, in your airbrush? 

Really never looked into the bottle paint, as in didn't know it was made.

I can see how you could use that with a thinner.

Thanks.

[RDF]

I do have some now in spray can and would I need to thin it ?

Do metallic need a bigger cup and needle or is that more for acrylics ?

As you can see with my questions I'm a Noob to this.

[Snake45]

If you have the spray can, why not just spray it from the can? 

[Mark]

2X on the can...I've never had any trouble with the cans, other than that of my own making.  You do have to shoot clear over it anyway, why not just use the can?  The only hitch is the "time window" between coats, and you'll have that with an airbrush too...

[RDF]

1 hour ago, Snake45 said:

If you have the spray can, why not just spray it from the can? 

It was more of a science experiment to see if it was a better using an airbrush than out of the can.

Less coat thickness (mils) and smooth coat.

Edited February 12, 2021 by RDF

[Can-Con]

17 hours ago, RDF said:

It was more of a science experiment to see if it was a better using an airbrush than out of the can.

Less coat thickness (mils) and smooth coat.

To answer your question, yes, you can decant the paint and use it in an airbrush. I've done it many times and it usually works much better than a can. Sometimes you'll need to add a bit of thinner but not usually.

and yes, depending on your experience with an airbrush, usually even a beginner with one can get better results with it than a can.

Edited February 13, 2021 by Can-Con

[Bills72sj]

10 minutes ago, Can-Con said:

To answer your question, yes, you can decant the paint and use it in an airbrush. I've done it many times and it usually works much better than a can. Sometimes you'll need to ass a bit of thinner but not usually.

and yes, depending on your experience with an airbrush, usually even a beginner with one can get better results with it than a can.

I am in complete agreement. Decanted cans can be sprayed without thinning. However, too little of paint stored in too big of a jar for too long turns to sludge.

[RDF]

8 hours ago, Can-Con said:

To answer your question, yes, you can decant the paint and use it in an airbrush. I've done it many times and it usually works much better than a can. Sometimes you'll need to ass a bit of thinner but not usually.

and yes, depending on your experience with an airbrush, usually even a beginner with one can get better results with it than a can.

Thanks for your answer.

[RDF]

8 hours ago, Bills72sj said:

I am in complete agreement. Decanted cans can be sprayed without thinning. However, too little of paint stored in too big of a jar for too long turns to sludge.

Thanks for input to this question also.