Testors Airbrush
g00eY
07-09-2004, 01:08 PM
i just got a Testors single action, external mix airbrush for $2 at a garage sale. it doesnt have the instruction manual so i dont really kno how it work and i have a couple of questions
1. how does the paint get out of the little jars? cuz i think im missing a little straw thing.
2. do i have to use the air that comes in the can?
3. was the airbrush worth the $2?
1. how does the paint get out of the little jars? cuz i think im missing a little straw thing.
2. do i have to use the air that comes in the can?
3. was the airbrush worth the $2?
mike@af
07-09-2004, 01:15 PM
Its the biggest piece of crap, at least you didnt spend $20 on it. There are no replacement parts for it.
g00eY
07-09-2004, 01:33 PM
do u think i could just stick a drinking straw in there? or just not use a straw?
mike@af
07-09-2004, 01:54 PM
Try a coffee stirrer.
MPWR
07-09-2004, 01:55 PM
If you can get it to work, it was worth he $2! If not, you're out $2.
It won't work without the paint feed tube. I would head to the LHS, or anywhere else that sells parts for Badger airbrushes. I believe they sell badger replacement feed tubes, and I expect one might work for you.
No, you don't have to use the stupid propellant cans. It should have standard sized fittings, so you can use it with a compressor.
Get a compressor, learn to use the airbrush, and then upgrade the airbrush when you're ready.
It won't work without the paint feed tube. I would head to the LHS, or anywhere else that sells parts for Badger airbrushes. I believe they sell badger replacement feed tubes, and I expect one might work for you.
No, you don't have to use the stupid propellant cans. It should have standard sized fittings, so you can use it with a compressor.
Get a compressor, learn to use the airbrush, and then upgrade the airbrush when you're ready.
ex-r
07-09-2004, 02:09 PM
Its the biggest piece of crap, at least you didnt spend $20 on it. There are no replacement parts for it.
Welll I guess it is how you look at it. I use one of those pieces of crap and I don't think my paint jobs come out that junk do they? ;)
Welll I guess it is how you look at it. I use one of those pieces of crap and I don't think my paint jobs come out that junk do they? ;)
supratuner
07-09-2004, 02:48 PM
actually there are replacment parts, if u had teh instructions.
when i bought soem kind of airbrush by testors a few years ago i lost the straw, and it told how to get new ones, tho i was once agian shot down by the fact that parents wont order any thing over computer/phone/mailorder
an airbrush for $2 is a good deal, and tho it may take some work it probably can be pretty fun.
dont worry bud, u dont need a $500 airbrush to paint a good car, seems like some people think so :disappoin
when i bought soem kind of airbrush by testors a few years ago i lost the straw, and it told how to get new ones, tho i was once agian shot down by the fact that parents wont order any thing over computer/phone/mailorder
an airbrush for $2 is a good deal, and tho it may take some work it probably can be pretty fun.
dont worry bud, u dont need a $500 airbrush to paint a good car, seems like some people think so :disappoin
mike@af
07-09-2004, 02:49 PM
Welll I guess it is how you look at it. I use one of those pieces of crap and I don't think my paint jobs come out that junk do they? ;)
Not that they give bad paint jobs, the fact that they are very cheap quality makes them crap. I guess I just prefer my airbrush.
Not that they give bad paint jobs, the fact that they are very cheap quality makes them crap. I guess I just prefer my airbrush.
minniebanister
07-09-2004, 03:16 PM
1. how does the paint get out of the little jars? cuz i think im missing a little straw thing.
2. do i have to use the air that comes in the can?
3. was the airbrush worth the $2?
Try to make a "little straw thing". Hunt around your mom's kitchen for a plastic straw or something. Maybe a piece of wire (remove the wire, keep the outer plastic covering). It only needs to be about 1.5 inches long - enough to reach the bottom of the little jar.
You don't have to use canned air. But if you don't have a compresser an air can is worth a try.
Let's see. You paid $2 for the airbrush. Now all you need to do is find a compressor for $4 and you've got it made. Failing that, expect to spend $150 for the compressor.
2. do i have to use the air that comes in the can?
3. was the airbrush worth the $2?
Try to make a "little straw thing". Hunt around your mom's kitchen for a plastic straw or something. Maybe a piece of wire (remove the wire, keep the outer plastic covering). It only needs to be about 1.5 inches long - enough to reach the bottom of the little jar.
You don't have to use canned air. But if you don't have a compresser an air can is worth a try.
Let's see. You paid $2 for the airbrush. Now all you need to do is find a compressor for $4 and you've got it made. Failing that, expect to spend $150 for the compressor.
Vric
07-09-2004, 03:41 PM
For 2$, you have nothing to loose, but I agree with everyone, it's kinda crap
g00eY
07-09-2004, 09:01 PM
i went out with my dad today and we bought a 30-ish gallon air compressor cuz we needed it for some work around the house and it doesnt have to be on wen u spray(its loud) but the hose thingy doesnt fit with the air compressor so i think im gonna sell it on Ebay and buy another one from Ebay unless... anyone kno if Testors sells compressor adapters?
Vric
07-09-2004, 10:25 PM
your hardware store will have all adaptor you need. but they will cost you more than the airbrush itselft :D
g00eY
07-10-2004, 11:14 AM
your hardware store will have all adaptor you need. but they will cost you more than the airbrush itselft :D
nope... the thread on the airbrush doesnt fit with the thread on the adapters :mad:
nope... the thread on the airbrush doesnt fit with the thread on the adapters :mad:
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