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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jul 9, 2018 16:52:58 GMT -7
Hey dudes, I'm looking to get a new airbrush, as I've fried mine. It was just a cheapy, so no big deal. What are you guys using? I'm looking for a good quality budget Airbrush. I don't want to spend a lot of money, as I don't use an airbrush often enough to warrant it. Any advice welcome. Cheers, Bruce
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Post by leon on Jul 9, 2018 17:33:10 GMT -7
I'm using a Badger Krome Renegade.
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Post by sharp on Jul 9, 2018 18:12:30 GMT -7
There is three different airbrushes that I use that are priced pretty cheap I think.I also have some other airbrushes in the $100.00 range
1 Paasche starter airbrush- works great with craft acrylic paints.I got it from ebay $20.00 with shipping.great airbrush at that price!
2 Paasche H series-works great with all paints. cost about $60.00 for the kit
3 Paasche VL series-works great for custom paint work,great for small parts painting,just a all around great airbrush.cost about $70.00 for the kit
I Hope this helps you Bruce
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 9, 2018 19:42:10 GMT -7
I've got a number of different airbrushes and all that have been mentioned so far are good airbrushes.
Out of all the airbrushes that I have , the two types that do me the most good are my two Badger 200's (typically cost less than $100) that I've got on quick disconnect fittings just in case I get a major clog in the middle of a paint job so I can switch out quickly and move on without a hiccup
and my Badger 350 (costs around $60) which I use for all of my auto color and gloss coats. Haven't been disappointed by either of them yet. |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jul 9, 2018 20:31:43 GMT -7
Thanks guys, appreciate the help. Think I'm leaning toward a Badger 155, it seems to be a similar set up to my current one and a decent all rounder.
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Post by DeeCee on Jul 10, 2018 1:45:33 GMT -7
I have had the same Paasche VL for 30 years now, and only replaced one o'ring in all that time, but it is
ready for replacement, which i have had another in my drawer for a few years now.
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 10, 2018 6:04:23 GMT -7
Thanks guys, appreciate the help. Think I'm leaning toward a Badger 155, it seems to be a similar set up to my current one and a decent all rounder. I've heard good things about that one. I might even have one in my AB stash..... icon_hmm_zps07rcoppf |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2018 10:42:10 GMT -7
Paasche Talons, VLs, some cheapies from China and Harbor Freight, The Talon is my go to and I now really flock to gravity feds. The Iwata Neo is a pretty good one to try as well, needle seems a bit cheap but it works well.
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Post by mrmike on Jul 12, 2018 14:00:00 GMT -7
I have several airbrushes, all are Badger, but I use the Badger Universal 360 the most. I also have a Badger 150 that I use for Alclad II paints and fine detailing work.   |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jul 12, 2018 16:51:15 GMT -7
Thanks for the input guys. My wife is gifting her Iwata airbrush to me, as she no longer uses it for airbrush work, so hopefully try it over the weekend. Have spent most nights this week sorting out my new paint booth in the shed. It ain't too pretty, but it'll work.
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Post by DeeCee on Jul 13, 2018 1:26:50 GMT -7
Thanks for the input guys. My wife is gifting her Iwata airbrush to me, as she no longer uses it for airbrush work, so hopefully try it over the weekend. Have spent most nights this week sorting out my new paint booth in the shed. It ain't too pretty, but it'll work. Sounds like she's a keeper there Bruce..  As for the paint booth not looking too pretty,... who cares, as long as it works mate, and gets you painting all year round. |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jul 15, 2018 16:22:18 GMT -7
Thanks for the input guys. My wife is gifting her Iwata airbrush to me, as she no longer uses it for airbrush work, so hopefully try it over the weekend. Have spent most nights this week sorting out my new paint booth in the shed. It ain't too pretty, but it'll work. Sounds like she's a keeper there Bruce.. As for the paint booth not looking too pretty,... who cares, as long as it works mate, and gets you painting all year round. Yeah, she's alright DeeCee. I've tried the Iwata out and it is worlds apart from my $50 cheapie I was using. Thanks so much for your advice with the booth too mate, winter painting is no longer a problem!! Well here is the set up I'm working with:
And the sweet, glossy results so far (from a Tamiya spray can.):
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Post by leon on Jul 15, 2018 18:25:56 GMT -7
Nice results Bruce! Nice setup you have there. |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jul 15, 2018 20:21:24 GMT -7
Thanks Leon, pretty happy with how it is working so far. I need to sus out some sort of Fume extraction though.
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Post by DeeCee on Jul 16, 2018 1:20:07 GMT -7
Thanks Leon, pretty happy with how it is working so far. I need to sus out some sort of Fume extraction though. Try one of those ceiling exhaust fans from bunnings, they are about 20 bucks i think, 240v. And as you have found, the styrene box doesn't like solvents either..  But a great set up mate, and it keeps you in the groove through winter, when we don't have too much car stuff to do outside. |
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