Huffin paint

[aklindeman]

I used a similar gun for the first time helping a friend with an art project a few years back. The cheap ones from Harbor Freight are surprisingly easy to use. Although my previous airbrush experience surely helped.

 

[Ritz413]

I used a similar gun for the first time helping a friend with an art project a few years back. The cheap ones from Harbor Freight are surprisingly easy to use. Although my previous airbrush experience surely helped.

That's what it is. HF spray gun, 30 bucks even came with a reg. I have used these types before. For the 1 job it has I am sure it will do just fine.

 

[Ritz413]

New project officially acquired. Just like the last 1, you guys will specialize in waiting for pics till it's done.

 

[CertifiedMike]

That body came out AWESOME!!!
I like the TT body too.
I haven't tried an air brush yet but I really want to give it a go!

Your tat history shows in the rose. Thats a cool design! I like the decals too!

 

[Ritz413]

That body came out AWESOME!!!
I like the TT body too.
I haven't tried an air brush yet but I really want to give it a go!

Your tat history shows in the rose. Thats a cool design! I like the decals too!

Thanks Mike!! I can see me doing a lot of this airbrushing thing. Am sitting here working out my next project with the morning caffeine.
If you have the interest, definitely give it a shot. Start with stuff in your comfort zone. In the tat2 game there are certain things that stand out. You should be able to draw a rose and a skull with the same level of practice as tying your shoes. Makes it a great test subject for any new medium for me.

 

[Ritz413]

New spray gun for liquid mask is awesome....this is the way going forward!!

 

[aklindeman]

Liquid mask sprayer acquiredView attachment 268332

This gun is on sale for $10 right now. I was fine with brushing on my liquid mask. But for $10...

 

[Ritz413]

This gun is on sale for $10 right now. I was fine with brushing on my liquid mask. But for $10...

Still says 29.99.....unless you're looking at a different model

 

[aklindeman]

I must be. I was looking at this one -

https://www.harborfreight.com/20-oz-hvlp-gravity-feed-air-spray-gun-14-mm-nozzle-62300.html

 

[Ritz413]

I must be. I was looking at this one -

https://www.harborfreight.com/20-oz-hvlp-gravity-feed-air-spray-gun-14-mm-nozzle-62300.html

That is a different gun. I'm sure it will spray mask fine. This 1 has a 1.4 needle, mine is a .8 and comes with a reg. 1.4 is gonna spray a lot more at once, and may be problematic with runs and product usage.

 

[Ritz413]

https://www.harborfreight.com/120cc-hvlp-touch-up-air-spray-gun-08-mm-nozzle-61473.html

 

[Ritz413]

What liquid mask is everyone using? Am working my way through a bottle of spaz Stix stuff. It works, wouldn't mind trying out some other options at some point.

 

[aklindeman]

I bought a big bottle of Proline stuff. Just because that's what my local track had in stock. It's fine, don't overthink it. It's just liquid latex. You can buy it by the gallon at the theater supply store in any color you want!

 

[Ritz413]

2nd body is coming along. As satisfying as it will be to peel the outer protective layer in a couple more days....it might even be more exciting to peel the large sheet of liquid mask on the inside once the design is finished on something. For doing the whole body this spray method with the liquid mask is awesome. With my .8 tip spray gun, 3 coats was perfect.

 

[Ritz413]

Yep.....soooooo satisfying

 

[Ritz413]

What an amazing day....I have returned from the newly opened hobby lobby about half the distance of the old one....with this

Whatever project number 3 is, it will be amazing!!!

 

[Ritz413]

The learning continues....figured I should have a go a tinting windows. Turned out good....love collecting fun new tricks for the when I need them.

 

[Ritz413]

Body number 2 is done. Paint should be dry enough to rest it on the car tomorrow.

 

[Ritz413]

Just another win for the cab rear team....cab forward ruins all that beautiful space for cool paint work.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Just another win for the cab rear team....cab forward ruins all that beautiful space for cool paint work.

That came out GREAT!!! Awesome job!