Members Halitech Posted November 15, 2019 Members Report Posted November 15, 2019 2 hours ago, robs456 said: It's most likely nothing wrong with your airbrush. Number one thing to do when using sealers in an AB is to reduce properly. Sealers are usually very thick and 1. won't work at all or 2. will clog your nozzle very quickly if not reduced. Clean thoroughly, reduce the sealer and try again. Even reduced they will cause tip dry and clog up quickly so spray some cleaner through periodically while working. Unless you're making huge pieces of leather like bike seats etc, there's no need for an HVLP gun. Super/satin shene and resolene are relatively thin and I've run both through my AB fine without thinning. Resolene I do thin but I also thin it when using a sponge to apply it. It's also not a high end 0.2mm nozzle set either. Maybe with smaller nozzles they should be thinned more. Tan Kote I won't even put near my AB Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 15, 2019 CFM Report Posted November 15, 2019 9 hours ago, wizard of tragacanth said: Wouldn't denatured alcohol be the best cleaner for an airbrush? I don't know, just asking. nick you need the proper solvent for the product you have sprayed, water based acrylic =water for example. Your cleaner needs to be able to dissolve whatever you are attempting to clean up. Most finishes and paints list the proper solvents for this job. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members robs456 Posted November 15, 2019 Members Report Posted November 15, 2019 3 hours ago, Halitech said: It's also not a high end 0.2mm nozzle set either. Maybe with smaller nozzles they should be thinned more. I use a 0.5 nozzle for sealers. Sometimes a 0.3 with thinned Angelus finish. My favorite right now is the Jacquard Clear Varnish. Quote Instagram: rob5leather
Members zzmikeg Posted November 24, 2019 Members Report Posted November 24, 2019 Does anybody know if it's worth the time to run dye through cheese cloth or panty hose in order to remove anything that may cause a clog? Or is that just done with paint? Quote
Members billybopp Posted November 24, 2019 Members Report Posted November 24, 2019 I have yet to run into a dye that has anything to clog an airbrush. Can't hurt to filter it, tho. - Bill Quote
Members zzmikeg Posted December 11, 2019 Members Report Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) On 11/24/2019 at 4:13 PM, billybopp said: I have yet to run into a dye that has anything to clog an airbrush. Can't hurt to filter it, tho. - Bill Hey Bill, Has anyone ever told you that you look like Santa Clause? It's been two weeks since I logged on here; just now seeing your reply. I like to make sure I thank people who offer their input so, thanks! I was hoping this was the case. I guess I'll wait and see if I get any lumpy dye before I start straining it. Below is what prompted my question. It's a cordless, hand held air brush I recently got so I can create gradients, color blends and edges. It gets its power via USB and has a solid run time of 1.5 hours. I've never owned an airbrush before so I have nothing to compare to, but so far I'm happy with the results I've been getting. Edited December 11, 2019 by zzmikeg Quote
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