Psi

[BigRed]

I'm using Faskolor paints, just was wondering what psi I should use. I have a 2 gallon air compressor with moisture trap. I have it set at 37psi right now.

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

I use laquers so I don't know if this will help you but I paint between 20-25 psi. When I used to do 50psi it was just way to high for any detail.

 

[Digital Liquid]

I use Createx Auto Air Colors, which are water-based like the Faskolor. I spray them @ 40-45 psi and have the paint flow very small.

Are you having problems w/ the paint @ 37 psi?

 

[BigRed]

Still trying to get used to the airbrush. It seems to be a little spotty on the body. Not noticable once the backing layer is put on.

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

If you are splattering the paint and not having an even mist then I would say yest your PSI is too high.

 

[BigRed]

I just started a new body. Did the wing at 37, will try the body at 25. Thanks for the help!

 

[ImBroken]

I shoot Faskolor at around 25 - 30 psi. So far, Black & Yellow are the only 2 colors I've had to thin out, just a little, with water. I wouldn't go any lower than 25, or any higher than 40.

 

[Rolex]

I use the Paasche dual action gun, and spray Parma paints, slightly thinned, at 35-40. If you are getting it spotty, that usually tells you that your pressure is too low and it's not able to atomize the paint properly.

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

guess it is different for thinned laquers............ paint also can spatter if you let your trigger snap back. With my Badgar dually I have to gently let the trigger go back into place or the next time I start to spray, spatter splatter splatter.