Airbrush's which one??

Ghostphoenix01

Jr Hunter

• Jun 26, 2017

• #1

Thinking of getting an airbrush but after looking a little I figured you guys would know better than anybody. I'd like something that's nice and would be good for doing helmets but I don't need to spend like 300$ lol. Just something nice and affodable. Thanks guys!!

 

Fett 4 Real

Sr Hunter

• Jun 26, 2017

• #2

Iwata Eclipse....hobby lobby, use the 40% off coupon $125 youll need a compressor and a hose...so $300 will be about what youll spend....at the end of the day. Youll also want a pressure regulator, a stand for the brush....etc.... it adds up quick

 

clmayfield

Active Hunter

• Jun 26, 2017

• #3

I have the Iwata Eclipse and have no complaints. I use a Porter Cable 6 gallon compressor from Lowe's. It is 150 psi, but you can regulate it down to 30 pounds. It costs $100 and comes with a 5 year warranty. Also great for blowing off debris and filling up tires.

 

Ghostphoenix01

Jr Hunter

• Jun 26, 2017

• #4

Thanks guys I'll have to look into these!

 

Fett 4 Real

Sr Hunter

• Jun 26, 2017

• #5

clmayfield said:

I have the Iwata Eclipse and have no complaints. I use a Porter Cable 6 gallon compressor from Lowe's. It is 150 psi, but you can regulate it down to 30 pounds. It costs $100 and comes with a 5 year warranty. Also great for blowing off debris and filling up tires.

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30 is pretty high....I spray from 5-20 psi

 

clmayfield

Active Hunter

• Jun 26, 2017

• #6

Yeah, 30 is recommended max, I believe. It might even be 25. I keep it there for other uses.

 

Ghostphoenix01

Jr Hunter

• Jun 26, 2017

• #7

I guess i should try using a rattle can first tho and make sure i posses the skills to paint a helmet before spending the $$$ on an expensive airbrush setup.

 

ConvergenceProp

Active Hunter

• Jun 26, 2017

• #8

My Badger 150 hasn't let me down yet. Great brush for the price

 

Ghostphoenix01

Jr Hunter

• Jun 26, 2017

• #9

Which is better the brushes with the jars on the bottom or the ones with the cup on the top?

 

Fett 4 Real

Sr Hunter

• Jun 26, 2017

• #10

I like the cup on top or gravity feed. The cup on bottom is ok...but it's called a siphon feed. You can get good results with either really. Like any tool it takes a certain amount of practice and skill to use.


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Bounty1138

Active Hunter

• Jun 26, 2017

• #11

Ghostphoenix01 said:

I guess i should try using a rattle can first tho and make sure i posses the skills to paint a helmet before spending the $$$ on an expensive airbrush setup.

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I painted my first bucket with rattlecans, but bought an airbrush for my second. You just have so much more control with an airbrush. More work goes into the set up (thinning and possibly mixing paints) with an airbrush, but the actual painting seems easier after a little practice.
It's also easier to find colors for the airbrush and to mix the paint when you have to.
I bought a badger and a cheap, small compressor. Buy and airbrush and don't look back
Good luck.

 

Ghostphoenix01

Jr Hunter

• Jun 27, 2017

• #12

How much was your setup bounty??

 

Bounty1138

Active Hunter

• Jun 27, 2017

• #13

I got the badger 150 used but never had been used for $50ish and I bought the small compressor used as well. No regulator or anything fancy but it's fairly quiet. I don't remember exactly but it was $75ish or so. It can be done cheap if you find a good deal.

 

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Ghostphoenix01

Jr Hunter

• Jun 28, 2017

• #14

Thanks guys!! Looks like I'm going to have to shop around for one.