Compressors.

What kind of compressor should i be looking at? I was looking at regular compressors (with the tank and all) and i really dont see the point in spending the cash on that. Would a hobby compressor work? If so what kind?? I was looking at the Testors AC300 or their Mini Blue Ice thing..not sure which is better. I gotta have a pretty quiet compressor though.

Personally I use a 28Gallon compressor and I am now upgrading to an 80gallon. However, I do use my compressor to power pneumatic grinders, sanders, paint guns, etc.

If you need it to be quiet you could look into renting a tank of CO2.

I would also, try and look around for yard sales and stuff, and see if you could find an older compressor. My dad has two, one is basically silent, except when the first 2 seconds it starts up, it's torque jerks the platform it's mounted on, and hits the tank, just a simple "clink" and you hear nothing else.....

Also, check ebay, I've heard good things about "airbrushcity"'s compressors. Good Luck!

could you use an air tank?
you know the kind you can buy to have around if you need to fill up your tires

id imagine an Air Tank would be the exact same as a can....just bigger. I would really like a compressor. I was told at an airbrush class that the ones with a resoviour (SP) of air are more pratical...but im not so sure.

I say go with a 75PSI 4Gallon compressor. I highly reccomend compressors with tanks.

As in "reservoir" I think they would mean a tank. The compressor compresses the air, fills up the tank. If it has an automatic filling function, whenever you use up the majority of the air, the compressor will kick on, and fill the tank up. If not, you may just have to switch the compressor back on, no biggie. Compressors with tanks are great, because the compressor only runs once in a while, and keeps the motor cooler, and in turn, the motor will live a lot longer!

Good Luck on your decision!

this is what i was talking about, just an air tank, 5 gallons, 40bucks, and i can fill up at the gas station for free, would this work?
if so how do i hook up my airbrush hose to it?

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I first bought a "silent" campbell hausfled that was extremely loud. I now have a Iwata Smart jet... silent (seriously) and reliable.

could you use an air tank?
you know the kind you can buy to have around if you need to fill up your tires

yes I was using that before, it's just frustrating with you get out of air right in midle of your paintjob.

a Good compressor isn't that expensive, wait for sale at hardware store, I got mine for 149$Cnd (110$cnd) with a nail gun (for my dad) so everyone is happy :lol:

so im guessing a tank is the way to go then? im guessing i can only spend about 100-120 on one...

a Compressor with a 2gal tank cost about 100$

you can look on ebay, there is some deal with compressor and airbrush a good price new

AND I heard that the set with the double action airbrush rocks! It's basically a badger clone. It's at least one way to get started with a double action...

I use the Iwata Studio Series Sprint Jet. It's as quite as a mouse and comes with moisture trap.

I have an extra "mobile" compressor (its not easy carrying around the big ones :lol: ) its 4gal up to 75PSI, and cost about $100USD. Its a little loud during the 30-45seconds that it compresses, then the tanks are full and its quiet.

The Iwata Sprint Jet is cheaper than the smart jet and is only about $150. Its a much better solution than the empty tank method. Its a lot more silent than the standard compressors and it includes a moisture trap.

I use the Iwata Studio Series Sprint Jet. It's as quite as a mouse and comes with moisture trap.

I too have an Iwata Sprint Jet and agree that it is reasonably quiet. However it only puts out a max of about 20psi with my Paasche VL. This is fine for me so far, but I've read that some paints need up to 30psi.

AND I heard that the set with the double action airbrush rocks! It's basically a badger clone. It's at least one way to get started with a double action...

mine is a double action. Its an oooold Paasche airbrush.