Air brush, which brand?

[FrogTrigger 1,783]

Just curious on the brand people recommend?

Selection locally seems a bit limited, something like IAWAT Neo is what i have access to.

As far as compressors go, does a generic tire inflator type system work? OR do you need a specific Air Brush compressor?

Something as cheap as this?

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/certified-12v-air-compressor-5-minute-0095006p.html#srp

 

[MrMustang 66]

wait for this kit to come on sale for 100.00. The airbrush is meh but i had an old air tank sitting around and hooked it up. I have had no issues with it. Also i recently got a iawat eclipse and love it.   

This is mine http://

[Mr Tough Guy 397]

For an airbrush the advice I've been given was get an Iwata if you're in the US and a Harder & Steenbeck if you're in Europe, the quality of those should be similar but sourcing parts will be easier, although from what I've heard the H&S is slightly easier to clean, I've got a H&S evolution myself, bought it December, and while I've used it a bit, I still haven't had the time to properly try it out yet, so I'm no expert, but I did do a lot of research before buying it.

 

As for a compressor you don't need something specifically for an airbrush but you do want something with at least a regulator and a moisture trap. I've got an AS186 for about $80 works like a charm

[aniron 218]

I got a Cult of Paint (H&S) Infinity off of kickstarter.

Bought about a dozen adapters and a regulator with moisture filter, then I hooked it up to my late father in law's shop compressor.

Works a charm, except for the racket when it needs to top up the tank. In hindsight I should probably have spent the better part of my starter money on a quiet compressor rather than the airbrush itself.

[Mep 2,291]

I use Iwata and they are highly recommended.

Now, you might get away with a tire air compressor but tires and air brushes need very different psi. You'll need a very good regulator that you most likely aren't going to get on anything meant for cars.

Be safe and get a cheap air brush air pump. It doesn't even need a tank but it does need to not blow up the air gun in your face.

[John79 47]

Not sure how many CFMs go through an airbrush, I wouldn't think it's a lot.  I don't have an air brush, but in automotive painting you must sustain CFM for a good finish.  Also I have always been told to get the VERY BEST drier you can afford when painting.  It needs to be efficient and have capacity.  A dedicated air hose.  Your compressor should always have a blow off valve on it for safety.  Pressure switches do fail.

[allistorpreist 171]

Long way from an expert but, a good airbrush on a cheap compressor is a bad idea. You are much better the other way around. You want something with a tank and you want to pick up a moisture trap. Noise can be an issue as well. A friend of mine recommended this one, nut I never used it myself.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KNDQCM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I went for a larger unit from a hardware store because the aim is to go from airbrush to spray gun for bigger projects and I paint outside anyway. 

For brushes, Iwata, badger and master all make good airbrushes, but you may want to consider picking up a couple of inexpensive ebay airbrushes for learning and for putting weird materials through. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-Action-Gravity-Feed-0-3mm-Gun-Spray-Airbrush-Nail-Art-Paint-Tattoo-Tool-Kit/332950262673?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item4d8561d391:m:mkFcRIsBPJL3TsbJgSY328Q&enc=AQADAAAB0KX%2FKt4E1xf3SDqEdBclaYZWNbMOfeHBvivARaIX0%2FBQ2xYkP2mb%2F3Oo6fW%2Flvxnq%2FvTRFddL07lKq66VvU1T5CSTlV50vxS2GHwKJezBIsgKyJKtsHz8WZV5j7gWNFwSRur4Pk%2Fe5SwXDSe0jKGvyLzAWqeNKbYatexT5a%2Bt4j3p78%2BrDWf66UIInY0K5jsw1JMc7g2%2B5DKVTPGQE1hzcfh0Zd8ryLKc5VTFLe5RlBitYnI78MOzOJJZWxIOe8%2BvAUgOuwRhSkEr%2BXo1DXUUHIlzqUw4P%2F%2FxAcPIYnQukTWy%2BzI6qRzrOap64fFXjXe0OxayeMjkz8qxn34lTKTWTegBPxy5pJ8izXqme1DksFZ0v02%2BSQwgdMim%2FlZhvFA8xiZw3RV4HTK4BHwgJLnmgBA4WRZ7h%2F0i0ChqHrKu7Ls0S7qgRbOftJWBsIiBd1%2B8iX%2FaQjlBnrTAkZEVzLQzJA6B4TXEmFqr6%2Bq83xApY7Wh7k0zyw95KnUleCBMo7rCAfvjQcxQ%2BEQjXViNsjenKVObSOQgM26b%2F5gkoWI8iTiY%2FRRrebnotj7aOak93WhyeoYKbZq5LCHqdB7Eti0OkRFtFqxiKY%2FZNxP%2BDseDWAP&checksum=332950262673874da72490ae4b84812e293ff9c36020

Hope this helps.