Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 I recently picked up the neo at hobby lobby, the brush and 10ft braided hose cost me 26.50 (yay for coupons and giftcards!!) And I noticed it doesn't say anywhere on the site, manual, or box, if it is compatible with solvents... I sent doctor cranky a message and he believes it is not safe to use with solvents. So far a fairly extensive google search has turnded up nothing. If anyone has any more info, I would appreciate the help.
Harry P. Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 From page 4 of the manual: Paint should be thinned with its proper solvent. Do not spray solvent-based (flammable) paints around open flames. Obviously if the NEO was not compatible with solvents, those lines would have been worded very differently.
fatkidd Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 which NEO did you get? I have the TRN I (trigger style gravity feed) and the CN (gravity feed). The TRN I comes with PTFE seals and is safe for solvent based paints. I'm not sure what the CN comes with, but I have used mine with solvent based paints (House of Kolor, Nason, DuPont, etc) without a single issue.
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted January 5, 2014 Author Posted January 5, 2014 From page 4 of the manual: Paint should be thinned with its proper solvent. Do not spray solvent-based (flammable) paints aroundopen flames. Obviously if the NEO was not compatible with solvents, those lines would have been worded very differently. Huh. I must have missed that part. Thanks!
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted January 5, 2014 Author Posted January 5, 2014 which NEO did you get? I have the TRN I (trigger style gravity feed) and the CN (gravity feed). The TRN I comes with PTFE seals and is safe for solvent based paints. I'm not sure what the CN comes with, but I have used mine with solvent based paints (House of Kolor, Nason, DuPont, etc) without a single issue. I dont think its mentions anything about ptfe seals. But like Harry mentioned the manuals mention solvents and such. Is that side feed trigger type one you have, a fan spray?
fatkidd Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 The NEO TRN I is a true gravity feed where the TRN II is a side feed. But, to answer your question...no, it isn't a fan spray. I do own 2 Iwata Kustom HP-TH fan spray airbrushes that I use almost daily.
my80malibu Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 I have the Neo gravity fed AB it works well with all Paints, and Thinners I have put through it.
Dr. Cranky Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 I use mine for acrylics. I have not tested it with urethanes and lacquers. I too would like to know how they stand up to those paints.
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Posted January 6, 2014 I use mine for acrylics. I have not tested it with urethanes and lacquers. I too would like to know how they stand up to those paints. I was mainly concerned with the multiple o rings I saw. They (o rings) tend To not fair so well with solvents as I'm sure you know. Figured I would be safe rather than sorry.
High octane Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 We recently had an Iwata demonstration at one of our club meetings, and the Neo looks like a great product. I wouldn't have any worries about owning/using one if I were to begin air-brushing again.
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Posted January 6, 2014 We recently had an Iwata demonstration at one of our club meetings, and the Neo looks like a great product. I wouldn't have any worries about owning/using one if I were to begin air-brushing again. I ran some Vallejo model air through it just a bit ago and was very impressed with the results. It is very comfortable to use and the removable cups make cleaNing it very easy.
JohnU Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 I have a Neo double action gravity feed brush and have used Donn Yosts' technique using enamels with excellent results. Never airbrushed before and got great results with minimal practice. The cheap lacquer thinner from Home Depot that I use to clean it doesn't seem to affect it and I've had it for over a year now.
fatkidd Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 As I stated above, I have run House of Kolor, DuPont, PPG, etc through my NEO without ANY issues. I've even sprayed 2 part clear through it, without ANY issues.
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