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| hey guys,
been doing a lot of trial and error with my new airbrush. I have been looking on youtube for tutorials but there isn't to much for painting baits. The compressor i have, has an automatic shut off (constantly on then off) and it seems I get a huge burst of air everytime I press the trigger, then it settles in to the proper psi....What psi do you guys typically run your compressor for the most success?? |
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| check your airbrush manual, it should have reccomended psi, and then you can fine tune the regulator. if you are spraying thicker paints like createx, it will need to be higher to break the fan etc. just takes a little practice. sounds more like a regulator issue to me. i often myself making regulator adjustments if i am having to adjust airbrush trigger pull too much. hardest part is getting set up! have fun hope that helps. |
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Location: Madison, WI | Blackriver,
If your using a micro compressor (sounds like you are) some do not have an adjustable psi knob. Mine shuts off at 38 psi and runs betwen 30-35 psi. I shoot only waterbased paint and thats not high enough for a number of types/colors. I think it would be fine for enamels (guessing here). If that is the case it might be worth picking up a small 2 gallon compressor. I picked one up at HF for $50 100psi. The only drawback is it's really loud, way louder than my 6 gallon.
Goog luck,
MS |
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| Get yourself a regulator on there to control the pressure.
We spray everything from epoxy primer, to water based, urethane base through the airbrush, by controlling the pressure.
Usually don't need more than 10-20 lbs for most spraying applications.
Always hit the airbrush trigger off the lure, never hit the trigger while airbrush is pointed at the lure. Your just asking for a splatter.
the other guys are right in their explanation. use just enough air to move the product through the gun.
Good luck
Keith |
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