Inexpensive Airbrush kit - Beginner Level

[GreenBar0n]

I recently purchased the least expensive and most complete kit I could find, with the best ratings on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009YNG21U



Got some cleaner for it too.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BN77JPWP

I should have everything but the paint tomorrow.

I have a bottle of Proline Liquid Mask, and am going to try Parma Faskolor paint, thanks to @mikea96 for the recommendation.

Any good tutorial videos, or tips for a beginner? Am I missing anything else that I'll need, based on the pic above?

[GreenBar0n]

Seems like decent quality components. The compressor is rated at 65 dB, and is pretty quiet.

Need the booth and some paints in order to get started. Might be another couple weeks before I can get to this.
https://www.amazon.com/Master-Airbrush-Portable-Lighting-Extension/dp/B00NLQ019A

[limestang]

Looks like a good deal. Looking forward to future updates.

Thanks limestang

[GreenBar0n]

Found a good video for beginners that details what's needed to get started and how to operate, disassemble, and clean an airbrush.



After seeing the video, I purchased a cleaning pot.
https://www.amazon.com/Master-Airbrush-Piece-Cleaning-Kit/dp/B06Y3MG6Z4




I looked in to available paints for RC Lexan these days, and Createx Wicked paints are specifically formulated for Lexan adhesion. I need to study up on that a bit more, before buying the paints.

[RogueIV]

Couple videos that are helpful. I have the same kit as well, it works fairly well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QynxOQfy8c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDboS3BH0fA

[GreenBar0n]

Read up and watched some videos. Went with this Createx primary colors kit, with reducer, to get started, should be here in a couple of days.
https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Colors-W110-00-2-Ounce-Airbrush/dp/B004V8RDVQ

[Dangeruss]

Need the booth and some paints in order to get started. Might be another couple weeks before I can get to this.
https://www.amazon.com/Master-Airbrush-Portable-Lighting-Extension/dp/B00NLQ019A

Kit looks really complete. Awesome that the compressor is quiet, a lot of them are loud to the point of being annoying.

With regards to the amazon mini paint booths... an old fan, furnace filter, and large box from U-Haul makes a cheap booth if you want to get to painting quick.

[GreenBar0n]

Need the booth and some paints in order to get started. Might be another couple weeks before I can get to this.
https://www.amazon.com/Master-Airbrush-Portable-Lighting-Extension/dp/B00NLQ019A

Kit looks really complete. Awesome that the compressor is quiet, a lot of them are loud to the point of being annoying.

With regards to the amazon mini paint booths... an old fan, furnace filter, and large box from U-Haul makes a cheap booth if you want to get to painting quick.

Thanks! I don't have a large box or furnace filter laying around. I could go out back and scatter the paint back there, but it's going to get to 100°F here today, really need an indoor setup.

I saw a tutorial video where as guy was airbrushing a dry towel with water, to demonstrate flow and application, without the cleanup, might give that a try to make sure everything actually works.

[Dangeruss]

Thanks! I don't have a large box or furnace filter laying around. I could go out back and scatter the paint back there, but it's going to get to 100°F here today, really need an indoor setup.

I saw a tutorial video where as guy was airbrushing a dry towel with water, to demonstrate flow and application, without the cleanup, might give that a try to make sure everything actually works.

A $4 U-haul box and $3 fiberglass furnace filter beats 100°F heat... though you do have to go out in the heat to get them... always a catch, isn't there.

You can also spray the water filled airbrush at your bathroom mirror. Gives you a clear visual indication of atomization, pressure, coverage, etc. A small amount of soap will help the water cling to the glass better. Side benefit is a super clean bathroom mirror... and we all know chicks dig clean mirrors.

[GreenBar0n]

Thanks! I'm rarely in a hurry, on purpose, it's ethos at this point. I'll get a real booth soon. The weather is supposed to cool off here in the next couple of days, so I'll get out there and get things tested.

[Coelacanth]

Most of my problems with airbrush clogging aren't because of cleaning (or lack thereof) but because of metallics and pearls having particles that cause the clogs. Most cheapie airbrushes I've used, even with needles and nozzles up to 0.5mm, get clogged frequently when spraying metallics & pearls. It's very annoying and I have yet to find an airbrush that does the job better, though I haven't spent more than about $60 on one.

[GreenBar0n]

Most of my problems with airbrush clogging aren't because of cleaning (or lack thereof) but because of metallics and pearls having particles that cause the clogs. Most cheapie airbrushes I've used, even with needles and nozzles up to 0.5mm, get clogged frequently when spraying metallics & pearls. It's very annoying and I have yet to find an airbrush that does the job better, though I haven't spent more than about $60 on one.

The Createx Wicked Colors are supposed to have very fine pigment sizes. I've seen demos where they strain the mixed paint through a 100-190 micron filter, think I'll give this a shot if I try a pearl or metallic. Thanks!

[Coelacanth]

Most of my problems with airbrush clogging aren't because of cleaning (or lack thereof) but because of metallics and pearls having particles that cause the clogs. Most cheapie airbrushes I've used, even with needles and nozzles up to 0.5mm, get clogged frequently when spraying metallics & pearls. It's very annoying and I have yet to find an airbrush that does the job better, though I haven't spent more than about $60 on one.

The Createx Wicked Colors are supposed to have very fine pigment sizes. I've seen demos where they strain the mixed paint through a 100-190 micron filter, think I'll give this a shot if I try a pearl or metallic. Thanks!

Good idea, I used those micron filters when painting metallics and pearls on some guitars I custom-painted; I was using an LVLP paint gun for those.

[GreenBar0n]

Good idea, I used those micron filters when painting metallics and pearls on some guitars I custom-painted; I was using an LVLP paint gun for those.

I've never painted a guitar, played them for decades, made custom electronics and switching options, but painting one sounds like fun.

This US '17 Am. Pro in Olive Drab could use some custom work.


The Spitfire Shark mouth on the upper strap horn of that guitar, has been on my mind for years now.



The Createx Wicked Colors primary paint set will be here tomorrow, looking forward to getting started.

[Coelacanth]

I did a few guitars, both were plain-Jane black finish originally, some damage, nicks, gouges and scratches to be repaired...did the blue one for myself and the orange fade for my daughter. I painted and initialed the headstock on mine, too. I upgraded the electronics and did the "Gilmour wiring mod" on both as well, adding a toggle switch so that you can activate the top & bottom pickups, or all 3 pickups, which you can't do with a typical Stratocaster clone.