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by XFactor
Sat Dec 17, 2005 12:50 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Help with airbrushing...badger 350..
Replies: 15
Views: 11031

*ps* the compressor doesnt have an air tank..pressure gauge..or er.. anything else really..apart from an air fitting but it's for the bin soon anyway So I though, it definately sounded like it. Paasche Airbrshes Take a look at what Paasche has to offer, I recomend the Paasche "H" Set, it'...
by XFactor
Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:45 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Help with airbrushing...badger 350..
Replies: 15
Views: 11031

yeah, that seems to be the issue some people use them with no problem others don't. To me, personally, I think that shouldn't be the case. Single action airbrush's should be the easiest to use across the board regardless of brand. The Badger seems to be twitchy. Al I can say it I have never heard of...
by XFactor
Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:05 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: 1/1000 P/L TOS Enterprise Painting problems??
Replies: 10
Views: 8195

I tend to use nothing but enamels and laquers, you can't beat the bite you get from solvent paints. I didn't experience this but have heard people who have. All I can say is I used Krylon primer, then floquil lacquers for the color coats and it's bullet proof. I would try a 400 or 600 grit rough up ...
by XFactor
Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:56 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Help with airbrushing...badger 350..
Replies: 15
Views: 11031

Sounds to me like it's definately your compressor. nor enough cfm (cubic feet per minute) through the hose. You are getting that blast because when the airbrush is "off" full preasure is built up in the airline when the airbrush is "on" the initial pressure is now bled off and th...
by XFactor
Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:42 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: What Is The Diffrence Bettween Clear Finishes And Top Coats?
Replies: 2
Views: 2963

The answer is technicly.......nothing. A top coat is generally refered to as a top (protective) coat as an intermediate stage. Many people refer to topcoat as a final clear coat. Future floor polish over decals as an example could be considered a topcoat. But the "Finishcoat" would be a cl...