Thinning Acrylic Paint for airbrush and compressors

[Phantom Scroller]

OK Folks.

                 I know the is an odd one but all you airbrushers out there, do you ever water down acrylic paint for air brushing and if so what do you use to thin it for the airbrush gun as the proper stuff is double the price.

 

Roly

[ChelCass]

The acrylic paint I use if water based so I use water to thin it down.  Mainly you don't want to have your paint so thick it clogs the sprayer.  Several thin coats is better then one thicker one.

[Phantom Scroller]

The acrylic paint I use if water based so I use water to thin it down.  Mainly you don't want to have your paint so thick it clogs the sprayer.  Several thin coats is better then one thicker one.

Judy do you get a nice even spray using water and what amount do you add to the acrylic as I use water based as well is the consistency OK.

 

Roly

[Ron Johnson]

Hi Roly

 

I only use water based acrylic paint and distilled water for thinning. I usually run distilled water through the air brush at the start and end.

[amazingkevin]

mix it with water for the airbrush to the consistence of milk for good results Just a little thicker than water.

[spirithorse]

Hi, Roly,

You should have received a tester with your air-brush to check the consistency of the paint.

Like Kevin said, about the thickness of milk. In the tester, you want the paint to drip out of the nozzle rather than running

through it.

Good luck and God Bless! Spirithorse

[Phantom Scroller]

Hi, Roly,

You should have received a tester with your air-brush to check the consistency of the paint.

Like Kevin said, about the thickness of milk. In the tester, you want the paint to drip out of the nozzle rather than running

through it.

Good luck and God Bless! Spirithorse

Thanks but no tester with this kit that's the UK for ya .

 

It's what people use to thin the paint I was looking for as the named brands are expensive and it appears most people only use water only.

Thanks for info and God Bless

 

Roly

[Phantom Scroller]

Hi Roly

 

I only use water based acrylic paint and distilled water for thinning. I usually run distilled water through the air brush at the start and end.

Distilled water no chloride good idea Ron thanks.

 

Roly

[amazingkevin]

hoo hoo i got lost counting the hardback books of airbrushing i have on the shelve.great library of info.i put all my airbrush stuff on craigs list and was offered pennies on the dollar for it all,

[Phantom Scroller]

hoo hoo i got lost counting the hardback books of airbrushing i have on the shelve.great library of info.i put all my airbrush stuff on craigs list and was offered pennies on the dollar for it all,

Well you tell Craig to bring them back.

 

Roly

[amazingkevin]

Mr.ROLY sir,These are my pride and joy,But I would trade the whole kit and kaboodlefor a nice scroll saw of choice,And what a set up it is too.Are blades included?