Air Brush Help

[Rubberband Man]

I just bought a new airbrush 2 days ago for $60 at the hobby store. I had one of those cheap testors ones from wal-mart but it broke after the first time I used it. The guy at the hobby store couldnt really answer my questions about it so ... I will ask you guys. I just have a few questions, even if you can just answer a couple of them I would appreciate it. It is made by Badger and it is Single Action, Internal Mix Here are a couple pics if that will help you answer anything about it:





1. Do most of you guys use airbrushes to paint or do you use spray paint in a can?

2. It says it is "Single action" and "Internal Mix" is double-action any better than single action?

3. Do any of you guys have this one, or do you know if it is good quality?

4. How often will I have to clean it, obviously after every time I am done using it, but will I have to clean it weekly even if I dont use it?

5. What do I use to clean it and what places on the airbrush do I clean it?

6. The guy at the hobby store said that ALL paint had to be thinned, how much thinner and how much paint do I put in, Half thinner Half paint?

7. How many coats of paint do you put on with an airbrush?

8. How many cans of paint (like the one in the pic) will I need to finish one car?


ok that is ALL I can think of to ask if you guys if you can answer any of these I would greatly appreciate it. And I would look at the instructions, but if it is not worth the $60 for it I might return it, so I dont want to tear into the box. Thanks for your help guys

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by Rubberband Man

1. Do most of you guys use airbrushes to paint or do you use spray paint in a can?

Its a clean split. A lot of plastic modelers use airbrush, and rattle can.

Originally Posted by Rubberband Man

2. It says it is "Single action" and "Internal Mix" is double-action any better than single action?

Double action is for fine detailed art, like skulls and intricate stuff. Single action is fine.

Originally Posted by Rubberband Man

3. Do any of you guys have this one, or do you know if it is good quality?

Badger is pretty good quality.

Originally Posted by Rubberband Man

4. How often will I have to clean it, obviously after every time I am done using it, but will I have to clean it weekly even if I dont use it?

Just disassemble it and clean it all up after every use, and spray windex through it before color changes.

Originally Posted by Rubberband Man

5. What do I use to clean it and what places on the airbrush do I clean it?

The entire thing should be disassembled and cleaned with windex, unless you are use automotive lacquers.

Originally Posted by Rubberband Man

6. The guy at the hobby store said that ALL paint had to be thinned, how much thinner and how much paint do I put in, Half thinner Half paint?

It depends on the paint and the thinner. Try to get it to the consistency of milk.

Originally Posted by Rubberband Man

7. How many coats of paint do you put on with an airbrush?

Depends on the paint, viscosity, color, etc.

Originally Posted by Rubberband Man

8. How many cans of paint (like the one in the pic) will I need to finish one car?

Depends on the size model. I usually buy extra. 2-4 Jars works.

[Rubberband Man]

Thanks mike