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D_Young



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 1:13 pm    Post subject: Airbrush paint help and advice needed Reply with quote

[list=]I’m thinking about taking the leap and buying an airbrush kit and was hoping to get a little advice on paints. I’m hoping to be able to stick mostly to acrylics and wondering if there’s an issue with masking off a first color to paint the second color on a two tone car? Does it require a clear coat between colors so the tape doesn’t pull the paint? Do you guys use Future for the clear coat or something else? I’m looking at a paasche H series kit that comes with a compressor. Any advice or tips on paint, the airbrush kit, and ANYTHING else is greatly appreciated!
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Bill J



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 3:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Paints vary a lot. As a general rule a well prepared and clean body with a good primer will hold paints well and usually not a problem taping for multile coats. I do not clear between and often do not clear as a final step. I do use future or an acrylic clear.

As far as airbrushes go, I would recommend a Paasche VL, Millenium or Talon siphon feed. The little "package" compressors are often very noisy and pulse, creating painting problems. I would shop for a low noise compressor with some sort of built in tank and a pressure regulator.

Hope that helps, happy painting!
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D_Young



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 3:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bill,
Yes Sir that helps a lot! Do you have a favorite primer or brand of primer that use? Thanks so much for the help!
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Racer14



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 4:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would recommend using the Tamiya primers. They have a very fine grain that give a smooth finish and seem to accept all types of paints. Just make sure the primer is completely cured before doing the color coat. They are rather expensive but are high quality. There are probably some commercial primers that will work too. The best was Plasticoat but it seems to have disappeared off the market. I haven't had much luck with the automotive primers that are available but maybe someone else has a recommendation. Rustoleum seems to control the market and they seem to be okay as long as you stay in their product range. But you should always try primers out on scrap plastic first.
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D_Young



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 5:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Awesome, thank you!!
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Bill J



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use and recommend the Tamiya primers also. Best I have found.
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D_Young



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you again!
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