air spray gun and paint

[Didymus]

I use a cup for body color. But I also keep two small jars of thinned colors that I use often, specifically Floquil satin black enamel (Engine Black mixed with a bit of glossy black) and Platinum Silver. Instead of pouring those into a cup, I just swap a clean siphon cap onto the bottle I'm spraying.

The most important things with airbrushing are consistent pressure and viscosity, and constant cleaning of all the plumbing. The smallest fragment of dried paint can ruin your day; I think that's why a lot of people resist airbrushing.

Didy

[MPWR]

Originally Posted by prortiz80

why would u say that a color cup is better than a glass bottle this is a question i dont have an answer too but i hope u do

For many reasons, all of which are that a color cup is much easier and simpler to use a color cup.

-You only have to deal with the amount of paint you need

-The cup is much easier to clean than a siphon and lid

-Easier to change colors during one painting session

-You never have to worry about over-thinning a whole bottle of paint

-In this hobby it's easier, more practical, and cheaper to deal with paint and thinner by the drop than by the ounce.

[Didymus]

Everybody has their favorite techniques. For body color and special hues, I agree that the cup is king. But for smaller components, I like having black and silver pre-mixed, pre-thinned and ready to go in small Floquil bottles. I just shake the bottle, attach the siphon cap and spray away. Each to his own.

Didy