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Easy Airbrushing Question!

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Easy Airbrushing Question!
Posted by SubarooMike on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 9:38 AM

Hello modelersSmile        What PSI should I be shooting gloss white?   I use a Badger 105, which is a gravity feed.   Thanks a bunch! 

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Posted by Silver on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:16 AM
20 PSI
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Posted by Chrisk-k on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 12:07 AM

There's no correct answer.  It all depends on the type of paint, the amount of thinner used, application types, humidity and your technique.   I shoot primers at 25-30 psi, base coats at 15-20 psi and camo patterns at 5-10 psi.  I stopped looking at the psi gauge long time ago because I adjust the psi by feel using a MAC valve.

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Posted by SubarooMike on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 12:10 AM

I meant to put decanted Krylon.  Sorry about that!

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  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 9:40 AM

For gloss I go lower than for flats.  I usually use 15 for gloss, 20 for flats

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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