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    December 2015
Airbrush paint cup lids
Posted by Dash8 on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 12:48 PM

I leave mine off, I find they are pain. Another extra thing to clean,

have to remove all the time to check levels and mine falls off if there is spill anyway

not worth it for me. How about you ? like them or leave them.

On the bench: Revell Euro Fighter 1/32

Ontario, CANADA

 

  • Member since
    March 2013
Posted by patrick206 on Thursday, December 17, 2015 1:49 PM

I don't usually use them, but when I know I'll be using a relatively full cup and in an awkward position, yes I do. Mine are Badger, they fit well to retain paint in cup, but also pull off easily enough when checking level or refilling.

I'm elderly and shaky to the point that with a little fatigue from extended sessions, it's a real mess to clean up if I do slop some over the side.

So, usually no, but when needed I find it a real benefit.

Patrick

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho
Posted by hogfanfs on Thursday, December 17, 2015 2:11 PM

I only use mine when the airbrush is not in use. To keep the dust out of the cup.

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

  • Member since
    December 2009
  • From: Laurel, MD
Posted by Tucohoward on Thursday, December 17, 2015 3:58 PM

I use them, and right after you spill paint on an almost done paint job, you will too.

 

Jay

The Mighty Mo says no.

  • Member since
    February 2015
Posted by Bick on Thursday, December 17, 2015 5:18 PM

patrick206

I'm elderly and shaky to the point that with a little fatigue from extended sessions, it's a real mess to clean up if I do slop some over the side.

So, usually no, but when needed I find it a real benefit.

Patrick

Patrick,

LOL - I resemble that remark. At 81 I've got a couple (or more) of pant legs with spots/splashes that were'nt there when I bought them and in strange colors too. Elderly, bah humbug, youth is wasted on the young Whistling.

Bick

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Friday, December 18, 2015 8:05 AM
I always use them,no sense tempting fate.

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Friday, December 18, 2015 9:08 AM

One of the reasons I use suction feed is that I find while airbrushing I twist the brush all over the place, including on its side occasionally.  I fear trusting those caps on gravity feed.  While the little air hole on a suction will slowly let a little paint out, I don't get too much out unless I keep it sideways for awhile.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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