R. Thorne Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Yes, that’s akinteractive’s name for a paint strainer for the paint cup on an airbrush. It is listed as 21mm diameter (.827”). I would like to have one for my Paasche H (.750” inside diameter)., but don’t see anything available. Anybody know of anything that would fit the Paasche H or an alternative handy way of straining the paint as you pour it in the cup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruleworld Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 It looks like a fancy metal strainer. any sufficiently fine paint filter should work just as well, even a paper filter would do the same (automotive shops use paper filters, so they can't be that bad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 If the paint is new and not contaminated in any way just thinning it should be ok if it is not already manufactured to airbrush consistency. Rather than looking at strainers maybe it would be an idea to look at your airbrush nozzle size for the paint being used. You may have to up the size a bit to get good flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick L Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Try McMaster Carr catalog They have stainless steel wire discs cut to diameter. You can choose the mesh opening size. Listed as a 25 pack for $16.00. Check your profile for PM. A little trick I’ve learned I do not wish to share with everyone on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I’ve never had to filter any paint, just mix it well. If the paint is lumpy, toss it and get some fresh stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 Thank you, gentlemen, for your suggestions. I will act on your advice, Rick, and thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Rick L. Why be secretive about tricks learnt? Isn't this forum about sharing tips and ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 10:10 AM, Rick L said: A little trick I’ve learned I do not wish to share with everyone on this site. Do you buy pipe screens at your local head shop?😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 On 9/23/2021 at 10:53 PM, R. Thorne said: Yes, that’s akinteractive’s name for a paint strainer for the paint cup on an airbrush. It is listed as 21mm diameter (.827”). I would like to have one for my Paasche H (.750” inside diameter)., but don’t see anything available. Anybody know of anything that would fit the Paasche H or an alternative handy way of straining the paint as you pour it in the cup? Use a old stocking from your wife will work to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) I agree that if the paint has chunks in it (cannot be mixed into homogeneous liquid) then it is bad, ans should not be used. But having said that, I added a fine mesh screen to the end of my airbrush's siphon tube. That is to catch things like stray pieces of hair or other debris that ended up in the paint. It doesn't catch very many debris, but it is an easy insurance. The mesh was part of a privacy screen stuck on a front of a CRT-based computer monitor. It is a very fine black (nylon?) mesh. It is so fine that it sometimes blocks metallic particles in metallic paints, so for those paint jobs I have to remove the screen. Edited September 25, 2021 by peteski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Strainer Funnels (Set of 3) (micromark.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 More good ideas from John, Peter, and Mike. Thank you for taking the time to reply. That is what makes this forum great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 A little late to the party here, but Badger has these in-bottle paint strainers that slip over the siphon tube. I have one but never used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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