TLOC
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KenI've watched quite a few air brush clinics as well as followed instructions on how to clean them.
The second use would look worse than if I used a broom to paint with. Spitting, splattering, sometimes no paint at all then suddenly solid stream of paint. It was more of a joke of spray guns. Tried various cleaning procedures and solutions. Same results. Always cleaned immediately after use. Same results.
I've tried a couple of Badger air brushes and some others that I don't recall the name. A couple from online stores. A few more from Hobby Lobby. Was told I bought the cheap version. Seems to be the go-to answer. Just how much do ya need to spend for an air brush that can be used a second time? $1,000, $2,000. Obviously, anything less than $500 is considered a cheap air brush.
Wow, no need to keep buying airbrushes or spend “a lot”. Spending a lot of course in very subjective only for the buyer.
My 2 main airbrushes are Badgers.
A Renegade Krome purchased in 2016?.? For less then $60 then about $110 now on SprayGunner.com
My favorite is a extreme Patriot 105 purchased long ago for less the $50.00 but going for $108 on SprayGunner.com
I just purchased a Paasche VL-3A for a deeply discounted $99 it was $150 from the LHS looking to be rid of inventory
I do have other Badger but single action air brushes that still work fine purchased in 1975
So prices are all over the map
There are many guesses as to what could be the issue but the main thing is set up and practice. Play with the paint mixes, air pressure and even your spraying distances. I have helped a few modelers with their airbrushing but I would not consider myself a teacher. Heck today I asked about cleaning a AB after spraying clear coats. But find a good video series on airbrushing and start over. It’s a learning process…
What paints are you spraying?