hello everyone, I already have a Iwata Neo CN but I would like recommendations for a new airbrush. What I'm looking for is something to create tiny paint details.

Do you have any recommendations? Thank you ! (it's for tiny cosplay details, not as tiny as Warhammer figurines!!)

This is the first time I've used airbrush primer. Up until now, I've used rattle can primer, then airbrush from there. I used Kaleido gloss black, but you can really see the clumps after the aluminum coat on top. I did not use thinner or flow improver, and was spraying at about 20psi. I use thinner and flow improver with Vallejo paints, but from what I found about Kaleido, neither is needed. Also note, it was the first time using a new airbrush as well. Why did I get these clumps?

Hello friends, quick question got a steal on a brand new iwata eclipse airbrush with a bunch of goodies and a gage moisture trap. This pair with my husky compressor im just about ready to get into painting but the only experience i have os cans. What do you recommend for paints mostly wanting metallic finishes what a good step to take at this point?

Hi. Asking for help since I know nothing about nothing when it comes to this.

I wanted to surprise my gf with an airbrush setup since I saw she had it in her Amazon cart and she wanted to try it out for cosplaying (body paint) and other little projects. She had an $80 machine saved, so I figured I'd get her a better one with a tank. I know nothing so I was just googling info; unfortunately, didn't come across this sub til recently. I got the machine for $199, plus other items that I read would be helpful.

She was able to use it on some plastic feet and tried a test run on her leg and it went well. But on con day, the wider gun stopped putting out the proaiir hybrid paint 2h in and we had to go a different direction (felt the air pressure and we had it at around 25psi and the other "guns" worked).

Now I'm wondering if I should've gotten a better/different machine/compressor or if she just needs better "guns." I may be able to return the machine (lower return since some of the paint was used), so I wanted to ask the community what I should do because I am not the artistic one. She was upset that it didn't work out and ate so much time, but she wants to try again and I want to make sure she has good enough equipment. Budget may be around $250 rn but I can get more things throughout the year.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

Hi,
I'm planning to upgrade my spray booth, specifically the fan, because the default one is too weak.

This is my rough plan so far.
Any advice/thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

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1. Keep the shell of the current booth

2. Remove the inner fan (better flow?).

3. Attach the new fan on the rear, straight or with duct.

4. Duct to the window.

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My questions are:

1. The exact set up.
   booth - duct - fan - duct
   vs
   booth - fan - duct
   Does one have a specific advantage over the other?

2. Is fan spark and paint catching fire a realistic threat?

I'm using lacquer thinners, but a small amount per session

Does anyone actually use explosion/fire proof fans?

1. Is speed-adjusting feature a necessary option?

2. Any other advice/caveat?

I searched the sub, and couldn't find anything related to this product. Has anyone used it and can share their experience? Is there a DIY formula that works just as well?

Just looking for some honest feedback before buying it. Thanks in advance

Edit: some context: my HP-BCS airbrushes get a lot of use and I'd like to restore (for lack of a better word) them as close to factory clean as possible, in hopes that they'll have that fresh out the box responsiveness. Might be a pipe dream, but I'd like to give it a shot.
I'd considered soaking metal parts (no seals) in acetone or some diy mix to get all the paint out of the guns.

I want to start airbrushing book pages but I’m not sure what products to start with. I don’t want something cheap that’s not worth getting but I also don’t want to break the bank before committing.
Does anyone have any experience or recs?

I bought a relatively cheap airbrush off amazon, the first few times of me using it was great (I bought it in july) after a couple of months it started having issues, like clogging and now today, it started bubbling. It mightve been because i try to deep clean it after every use but i dont know.

The hype died down for me as soon as I saw the Kaizo Waterfall Spray Booth Tatsumaki booth being at 95% complete…