Airbrushing with too high PSI?
#1
Airbrushing with too high PSI?
Newbie to airbrushing- I'm using an Iwata Eclipse gravity fed airbrush with laquer based paint thinned with 50% paint laquer and spraying at 15-20 psi using a CO2 tank. I laid down several coats of red followed by a couple coats ob black on my Jammin X1 CR body. It has been a few days and the paint job looks really nice, but when I touch or rub the inside of the body with my finger I get a lot of black paint dust particles on my finger. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? I used fine sandpaper to get rid of most of it, but would like some clarity.
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Newbie to airbrushing- I'm using an Iwata Eclipse gravity fed airbrush with laquer based paint thinned with 50% paint laquer and spraying at 15-20 psi using a CO2 tank. I laid down several coats of red followed by a couple coats ob black on my Jammin X1 CR body. It has been a few days and the paint job looks really nice, but when I touch or rub the inside of the body with my finger I get a lot of black paint dust particles on my finger. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? I used fine sandpaper to get rid of most of it, but would like some clarity.
#3
Yes I am using Pactra laquer based paint and have thinned it with approx 50% paint thinner. It just seems to have somewhat of a gritty finish that flakes off like tiny dirt particles, but doesn't ruin the integrity of the finish.
#6
Generic thinner from Home Depot- "Klean Strip"
Thanks for the help
Thanks for the help
#8
it's the pactra paints, must use there thinner. stinks like hell, get a good mask
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I've never used pactra's thinner in 20 years. Don't waste your money. I think your spraying too dry. The dust could be paint that's drying before it hits the body.
#10
Please dont take my word for it, a local painter that i know use to paint with pactra, and he thined it with acetone, if you try this use some scrap lexan to test.
just my 2cents worth.
just my 2cents worth.