All createx & AutoAir are acrylic. Also thinning depends on the needle & orfice size of the gun you are using.i just got started with my airbrush and still dont know much about setting up properly.
i bought createx opaque colors. looks like the non-acrylic kind. do these need to be thinned? i saw info on another website that said distilled water is ok for createx but i would rather take advice from people with experience.
just for later reference, what brand of paint and mediums do you guys use?
An avid paintballer here as well. As you may or may not know a lot of people that are willing to invest a descent amount of money into paintball will go to the compressed air tanks. This is for two reasons, but they both revolve around the cold factor of C02. Being that when it becomes cold over heavy use your air starts to turn to liquid form. The first issue with this being that you start to lose accuracy and distance. And second, over time this can cause build up and damage the inside of your marker.cool thanks for the info. still curious about what colors everyone else uses too.
...but i have another question too. i dont exactly have money to buy a compressor, and the little 9 oz. bottles of propellent are a little pricey as well. i heard on the internet that it possible to use CO2 bottles as propellant. i used to paintball pretty extensively so i have quite a few tanks laying around, and refills are only about $3 for a 20 oz. tank. has anyone heard of this and if so, does it harm the airbrush or gunk it up in any way?
ah nice analogy. i got the image in my head nowIm not so sure you have to worry about the damage element like you would a $300 marker, but you may find that your paint job becomes a bit uneven as your C02 becomes cold.
wow so many numbers and figuresAll createx & AutoAir are acrylic. Also thinning depends on the needle & orfice size of the gun you are using.
Thinning alot is for super tight,hairline details at very low preassure (best used with gravity type AB)
I use Iwatia AB's & my micron AB i sometimes reduce 75 percent & spray at 4 - 5 & less psi barely an 1/8th away from the item.
Thats what it comes down to...practice, practice and practice some more.wow so many numbers and figureslol. kinda sounds like it comes down to hands-on experience and personal preference.