Enamels and Badger 100LG

Where does it say it is not recommended for enamels?
I think you are assuming something other than what it says.

Mike

CJ, according to their airbrush application guide on their website, they don't seem to recommend the fine needle 100's for use with enamels, but the medium 100's do get an enamel recommendation.
http://www.badger-airbrush.com/pdf/Catalog%202002%20page%202-3.pdf

I assume then that enamels have larger pigments that won't as easily slide past the fine needle and tip? If that is the reason for Badger's recommendations, the problem is with the paint and not the AB, so I wouldn't worry about it. When I was still using my Aztek, I did some experiments with the fine tip, which I believe that Aztek also recommended against with enamels, and found that it did work but was more prone to clogs.

Andy

Andy is right, it's most likely just the pigment size and the fine tip. Enamel, laquer, or acrylic works just fine in a 100. I have one and I've used all three in it.

Great.....I kinda figured it was okay since I have plenty of rave reviews on the 100LG but I figured I might as well check.

Thansk guys.....time to go drain the bank account a bit.

I bought a Badger 100G w/ fine needle recently and used Model Master enamels on it. No problem doing mottles. Now if you guys are telling me acrylics works even better on my set up, I'll have to give it a try but I'm completely satisfied with it as is.

My paint inventory is 95% enamels but I may be switching to acrylics as I order refills just for it being less toxic.

I've been using a 100LG with the medium tip for the last few months. I only use ModelMaster & Floquil enamels with it & it works just fine, no problems at all. I have seen some posts indicating a problem with the fine tip & enamels, but I have no personal experience with the fine tip.

Regards, Rick