Looking to get into Airbrushing this summer

[Plaidfish]

I've heard badger is good if you are using it to paint a few bodies a year...they don't last long and they are not the most comfortable brush to hold.....I was reffered to the Paasche line as a much better option by 3 artists....and now from candyman...I think I know which one I'm lookin for.....first I need to get dremel tools...mine just crapped out on me....

 

[digger]

Haven't read anything bad on Badger. A buddy of mine has had a model 150 for 18 years or so. Not sure how much he has used it though.
Hope I didn't make a bad choice. What does everyone else have? Please don't tell me you had a Badger and hate it. I have been wanting one for a long time. Thought I did good.
Been practicing with it and so far I like it. Only problem I have is the trigger is too small. Getting used to it. Figure all of them are that way.

Cleaned up an old piece of glass and painted on it. I can spray about 1/8" to 3".

I tried to find the site the reviews were on. Think it was here. http://www.airbrushtechnique.com/forums/index.php? But they are working on the site now. I went ahead and registered so I can ask ??? there.

What kind of airbrushes are you guys using??

 

[akmadmaxx]

I use my badger all the time and have had no problems with it. Like anything though you must keep them clean. I would say the badger is a great brush and so is this Paasche.

 

[digger]

Glad to here that, akmadmaxx. Started to think I messed up buying a Badger.
Seems like it takes as much time to clean em as to use em.
Bought a touch-up gun couple of years ago to paint a plane. Turned out pretty good. Learned a lot. Still learning.

 

[MustangMan]

When you go to Harbor Frieght they have a SUPER cheap airbrush, single action, for like 10 bucks! :spit:

I picked that up and a can of compressed air from Michael's craft store just so I could try airbrushing. Haven't even purchased any paint yet, still using rattle cans.

I figure if I like it and it's something I want to do on future bodies I'll look into a nice dual action, but I didn't want to drop big coin on something I would use once. :boxing:

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[Silent]

Be sure you don't get any leaks from the hose and fittings. I'm happy with my Sears 2-gallon, but it will kick on 12-20 times. I imagine that 13-gallon only needs to be pumped up a few. You'll like that brush. Have fun!

 

[micro07]

When you go to Harbor Frieght they have a SUPER cheap airbrush, single action, for like 10 bucks! :spit:

I picked that up and a can of compressed air from Michael's craft store just so I could try airbrushing. Haven't even purchased any paint yet, still using rattle cans.

I figure if I like it and it's something I want to do on future bodies I'll look into a nice dual action, but I didn't want to drop big coin on something I would use once. :boxing:

My

dude ur only screwing ur self because u get a crap airbrush then it spits and it spatters then the line sux
u think its u buit its really the airbrush

i had that problem i got the cheapest and it almost made me quit cause i was so pissed off cause i couldnt get evan lines and it would spatter and mes up the whole project i was working on

 

[digger]

I couldn't see getting a single action. Guess they have their place. You would have a little more control than rattle cans. But about 1 1/2" to 2" spray would be the best I would think you could get. Then you have to clean them. For that much control I would stick to rattle cans.
Do yourself a favor and get a decent gun to start out with. Doesn't have to be top of the line. Paasche or Badger are about starter brushes. Both are about $60. You are going to spend $20 on a body, $3 for each bottle of paint, $5 or $10 for a mask. And so on. Why buy the cheapest airbrush you can find and screw all that up?

Same thing with a compressor. Get the best ya can. I got a 30 gallon Craftsman. Wish I could have got a 60 gallon. They all make a lot of noise. The smaller ya get, the more they run. You will be using it for something else. I would put money on it.

 

[micro07]

I couldn't see getting a single action. Guess they have their place. You would have a little more control than rattle cans. But about 1 1/2" to 2" spray would be the best I would think you could get. Then you have to clean them. For that much control I would stick to rattle cans.
Do yourself a favor and get a decent gun to start out with. Doesn't have to be top of the line. Paasche or Badger are about starter brushes. Both are about $60. You are going to spend $20 on a body, $3 for each bottle of paint, $5 or $10 for a mask. And so on. Why buy the cheapest airbrush you can find and screw all that up?

Same thing with a compressor. Get the best ya can. I got a 30 gallon Craftsman. Wish I could have got a 60 gallon. They all make a lot of noise. The smaller ya get, the more they run. You will be using it for something else. I would put money on it.

this is wat I'm talking about ^^^^^^^^
digger knows exactly wat hes talking abot i have a small 5 gallon tank and i wish i would of got a bigger one but it does just fone but it runs all the time tho