Air brushing Questions.

[Kyle.]

Well my dad Recently bought me home this airbrush kit. I haven't used it yet But I'd like to know somethings before I do.

With This What paint/ Thinners should I use, how much and were could i buy them.

Recommended Psi.

Is there anything i should know about this gun before i use it? Has anyone used it and is it any good?

I'd also like to know who make's the gun.

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/p-14600-in...sh-kit-132.aspx

I Would like to know as much as possible So i don't ruin anything.

thanks Everyone. Kyle.

[Helipilot16]

It is a dual action airbrush built by one of the many manufacturers in the business. It doesn't look like a Paasche, but it could be a Badger, Aztek or Devilbus.

You should have gotten some instructions with the kit. Follow them closely. You can use any paint with your brush. Thin it to the consistency of milk. Start by buying some acrylics from either a hobby shop or crafts store. Michael's has a nice selection. Thin them with either water or alcohol.

Remember that with any internal mix airbrush cleaning is vital. When you are done with it, put on a bottle with some thinner in it. Spray this through the gun until it runs clear.

[Brendan]

The best advice would be to read the instructions thoroughly and just start test spraying on test pieces. As for what PSI, usually try to shoot anywhere between 15 and 20 PSI. Very rarely do you have to shoot higher or lower than in that range.

Have fun with it and experiment with it. That's the way you'll learn how to work with it. And as for what brand, it's either a Badger or a clone of a Badger.

[MikeMc]

You will not pickup all that is needed on this or any forum. I suggest looking for a manual , book or DVD on airbrushing models.

Check out guys like Bob Downie, Pat Covert or Donn Yost.

All of these GURUS give facts not fiction and an investment in any or all of these helpers will be worth every penny spent. I thought I knew a lot due to my 1:1 painter friends.....NOT!!!! You can do as Marcus says with practice....I like to have a safe starting point

Good Luck!

[Kyle.]

Great help. Thanks a lot.

[LoneWolf15]

Kyle,

I'm going to catch it for this ..... Here is my suggestion. Ask your dad if you can return the airbrush. Here's why.... For the cost of the one your dad bought you can purchase an H series Paache kit with all the goodies that you have in the current one . Plus , it comes with 2 additional heads , a hose that you can actually use, and when the time comes , readily available replacement parts .

The H series is a single action brush which is all you really need to start out with . I use the #5 assembly to paint with . It is easy to learn how to use , clean up is quite simple , and it is not cost prohibitive when it comes to parts replacement. From the looks of the gun that your dad bought , it is a knock off of the Badger 150 . At first glance , that is what I thought it was . At second glance , the nylon hose and the hose fitting on the airbrush told a diffrent story.

A dual action brush is a great tool , I have several Badger 150 's. They are , in my opinion , not for the novice just starting out . They have far more moving parts , need to be taken apart and cleaned far more often, and have a higher ratio of breakdowns. A single action Paache will cover your airbrush needs quite well . Go to dixieartstore.com if you are interested in going this route. They carry exactly what you want or need .

I am only suggesting this to you so that you can avoid the frustration that will come somewhere down the road when it comes to getting replacement parts for the brush that you currently have. Not to mention, the initial frustration that comes with learning to use a dual action brush . I have a dvd on the market on airbrushing , come see me at oldmansmodels.com , take a look around !

Donn Yost

Lone Wolf Custom Painting

Edited February 5, 2009 by LoneWolf15