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What do you use for this...where are they available...surely they are not big and hopefully a very fine spray....?

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Mark

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I got my air brush at harbor freight for about 20 dollars. I use a big compressor that I regulate down to about 20 to 30 psi. I am still learning how to use it but I like it so far. You can look them up on the Internet or you tube. Look in the dyes and finishing section of this forum.

Good luck David

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All you need is a small compressor that at least meets the max PSI for the airbrush, a regulator (to regulate the air from the compressor) a water trap, (especially important in humid areas) The airbrush (recommend dual action) and the fittings to put it all together.

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Thanks for the reply you 'guys'. I did find some YT's that will be helpful. I've been doing leather for a long time but always just mop the stuff on. :)

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I have used both CO2 and N2 as propellants. The Nitrogen seems to cause the paint (acrylic or urethane) to dry a little faster. Make sure you have an open area as the N2 displaces the O2 in air as does the CO2, the N2 being a little tricky as the symptoms are harder to detect.

I am an Iwata user, from one end to the other. However, I had a project where I needed some airbrushes to spray something I didn't want to put through the Iwatas. I found this airbrush manufacturer in Hong Kong who makes really fantastic product. I bought six airbrushes for what I pay for one of my Iwatas, and I don't buy the most expensive ones. When you can get a excellent gravity feed detail brush for $33 including extra parts and shipping, and a similarly equipped side siphon for a few dollars less, this is a good deal as long as the manufacturing quality prevails. The name is VEDA available here.

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