Airbrush Air Pressure and Createx Paint Reduction Explained

[@devynjackson4658]

Dude, you explained setup based off pressure very well and more easily understandable, because you showed your change and the effect on common surfaces back to back. I am just starting out and have Zero experience but have painted with other setups before. This is a killer reference and I like the fact that you explain how it depends on the paint and what you are trying to do with your gun and also gun setup changes where your setup should be. I also like that you made it not so set in stone, this is how it has to be. But rather feel it out, test it, set it up to your particular application but here is what you should look for and what to expect with different settings/paint. Thank you very much and keep it up man! Love your work!

[@Oshia666]

This has been much more useful than the 100+ vids I've watched so far, thanks.

[@tinkermel1984]

its posts like this that is helping so many people to take up the art...we need more blokes like you willing to share there experience ..without asking for a million bucks..thanks a lot

[@gregorygalvan2981]

I want to take the time to thank you for this opportunity to get the information contained in these videos. I've been waiting patiently for this and now i can get ALL the great tricks of the trade that I've wanted for sooo long. Thank you again!!!!!

[@rabbit034]

Nice to see someone finally post something a little more useful than just the old, "Turn down your pressure and make your paint about the same consistency as milk". Great video, thanks!

[@MikesAirbrush]

+Clifton Jones Glad I could help. you are welcome.

[@GeezerDust]

Best tutorial on paint reduction/pressure I've seen so far. Thanks Mike.

[@bradleyrollins63]

someone finally took the time to give an in depth explanation of this. everytime i have a thinning issue i run back to this video. thanx so much

[@MikesAirbrush]

+Bradley Rollins Glad I could help

[@ConflictedDevil]

I just bought an airbrush kit, you saved me hours of tinkering man! Thanks a million for this video!!

[@anthonymurphy2933]

Nice. You went through the basics and you didn't complicate it when you turned up or down the air pressure. Also how to use the reducer. I've been working on the understanding my airbrush. This video is a big help.

[@jeanoroid]

This was a great bit of help. The diagram of the inner working of the brush were gold! I work mostly on resin figures but I think I can adapt these details over.. Thank you Mike.

[@MikesAirbrush]

Glad the diagram helped. Happy painting.

[@spreri]

Thanks for taking the time to post such an informational video Mike. Appreciate you.

[@Gary-fp9gw]

Very Helpful Mike. As a newbie I have already run into trouble with the consistency of the paints and the porosity of the substrates. There is more to setting up the gun for use than I realized. I need to get this sorted out before I even dream of touching up the small rock chips on my '57 chevy!

[@carlhumphreys9024]

This is just the video all beginners need to see. Air pressure and paint reduction in one shot!!! You the main man, thanks Mike!!!!

[@Pauleazy420]

Thanks man, I just started on my airbrushing voyage and your channel is pretty helpful because figuring out the paint and the pressure gets a little confusing.

[@stephenward8550]

That was really informative mate cheers! Iv'e been struggling with spidering and flow issues...These tips will help!

[@BADBRYZ]

Wish I saw this vid 10 years ago. Thanks for the awesome video. GREAT HELP!

[@MikesAirbrush]

+Bryan Paul Sadly this video wasnt here 10 years ago but I am glad I could help.

[@kicky6260]

I have been watching your videos, you are truly awesome. thanks for the techniques that you have learned and now showing them to us. I will bring them to practice.

[@kerrykrishna]

Thanks for putting this up. It's great that folks like you are willing to teach us new people how to do it...

[@MikesAirbrush]

its no problem

[@hgbarnes1584]

Hey Mike. Excellent tutorial...really helped.

[@johnkrummrich4948]

Best explanation yet👍🏻

[@lindafearrin4216]

Excellent vid, thanks for your time explaining the pressures and adding the reducers. TY.

[@1chelib]

thank you I just got my first lil airbrush and this video helped me so much thank you.

[@MikesAirbrush]

Right on you are welcome. Glad I could help. Good luck and happy painting.

[@stephencarey5240]

Thanks for the video. Reallyreally helpful. I make masks out of plaster n clay. Any suggestions on what to or what not to do(use) when painting these masks. Not so sure where to start with color. What tones to start with. Thanks again

[@jeffleong9986]

Hey thanks a lot...My first time using an airbrush and I want to paint a RC Body Shell. I didn't know why or what to do because when I sprayed the paint on it splattered and pushed the paint around. I thought that I thinned it too much and basically was stuck. Watching your video taught me about whats going on. I am going to thin the paint some more and lower the PSI. Thanks again I let you know how it worked out

[@scottfrank8805]

Thank you for the Video....was scared to start this, bought a dual action..... now, what the heck do I do with it... I will be no fear!! really, whats the worse that can happen.. I appreciate the help with the paint.. I am a noob! Thanks! p.s. great speaking on the video.... you are easy to listen to! a pro

[@MikesAirbrush]

+Scott Frank Glad i could help.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Mike As a beginner, this was very helpful. thanks

[@ohiorichkidbeats]

i really appreciate the time you took to make this helpful video...thank you very much

[@shockertroglen1269]

What size needle do you paint with when you do your pictures What I mean is spot size needle do you do your pictures with and what size needle do you paint your shirts and hats with

[@The3rdHorseman]

What fitting types are on the regulator? NPT? BSP? Badger? Something else?

[@Scrappycat1966]

Hey thanks for that very useful instruction. Now I have some clue as to the variables I might manipulate to produce different results. XLNT VIDEO!!!!!!!

[@jayelleart]

This was so helpful. I’m just starting with the airbrush. I do have a question though: when it comes to the canvas, did you prime/gesso it? I’ve learned the hard way that even if the canvas manufacturers say they’re ready to use, they actually have a thin film of oil on them so if painting with acrylic the paint will not stick to the canvas.

[@Skenry804]

Man, this is killer help! thanks bro!!

[@slammer7520]

Hey. I've got an VEDA W-130A airbrush Anyway, i've got this big problem since i've bought this. Even if i loosen the "chuck" all the way down, my trigger has a dead-zone at the full back position and won't pull the needle back completely. For example; if i pull the trigger back by hand ~%80-85, there's still a little null zone that trigger wont pull further; and i can fully open the nozzle by pulling the needle with my hand; so that it open the paint hole %100 i guess. It's actually irritating, because even if properly thinned, M.Color's wont spray very well with the full trigger, but if i pull back by hand fully (or just unscrew the needle and pull it all the way back) it sprays flawlessly.. What should i do for that ? Note that, i'm using 0.2mm needle/nozzle with the default 0.3 needle and nozzle caps.? Here's a video of me, trying to explain the situation.. Trigger issue of WD-130

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Does createx paint have a shelf life will it go bad from sitting to long

[@mrpumperknuckles1631]

Does too much air pressure cause for no water to come out? I’m using Guanches for my paints and want to know if there is a way to fix this?

[@YancySmith]

I have a bad issue with splatter. The tip clogs so easy and I keep having to pull the tip apart to unclog it. I keep thinning the paint but it just splatters. I hardly ever get a fine mist. I'm using a 3mm tip. I usually set my psi around 25 lbs. I'm still new to airbrushing and cant quite figure out the magic combination. Any suggestions?

[@beam52]

Thanks Mike this really helps a lot

[@Jarhead1313]

I bought a TC20T Compressor with Tank and a harbor freight deluxe airbrush and a master g233 airbrush and still I'm having trouble with certain Wicked and Faskolor paints,I just got into it to paint my RC bodies and I'm not trying to go crazy just pretty much simple two and three tone paint jobs well I just ordered the exact same airbrush you have in your hand(Iwata HP-CS) ,what air pressure do you recommended for Faskolor & Wicked paints without having to reduce? I've tried the 4012 reducer and got some Faskolor gold to shoot but not so much the Wicked (White). And if you don't mind me asking what compressor are you using? By the way thanks so much for this video!!!

[@lukestatooinebuyers]

What type of compressor did you use

[@MikesAirbrush]

+Tyler Slotta kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHLVl6ZjebWJlbM

[@JVASB1]

I noticed you paint really close to your work, what would you recommend for distance say in painting a diecast car. Would psi change and or how you mix your paint differently

[@randymcgee9176]

I just started painting and I get a lot of spitting I need to reduce the opec paint thanks

[@NuggetsStuff]

I need help from anyone here, I'm not a bad artist and I wanted to start airbrush art. I literally know nothing about what to buy, anyone give a list of what i need? Or what you recommend? I planned on doing shirts and hats

[@NuggetsStuff]

Thanks so much man! Helped out alot :)

[@merkwawa]

mad props for this video! it was exactly what i was looking for. just hit that subscribe button , KEEP EM COMING!

[@apex403]

Subbed Awesome videos man !

[@MikesAirbrush]

+apex403 hey thanks!

[@BeyondFrazzled]

Does the wicked reducer work for the regular created colors? And may I ask what kind of compressor set you are using? Thanks in advance :)

[@MikesAirbrush]

Yes it should work just fine for createx colors. I am using a 6 gallon 150 psi compressor by Ridgid

[@TroyBest]

yes it does, but you can also use ammonia free "windex" or another off brand. or simply just use distilled water. make sure its ammonia free, ammonia will eventually eat the chrome plating off your airbrush.

[@jublywubly]

Thanks for making this video. I've made some notes, to keep with my airbrush, for quick reference. :-)

[@MikesAirbrush]

+jublywubly you are very welcome. Keeping notes nearby is a handy tip too!

[@dalemasyk1583]

hey amigo newbee here yea im havin issuew/ my brand new badger vericity renager lol sorry about the spellin i got one of those pancake compresser n i set it at 30psi n drop 4 acrylic-6 thinner started good then it acting up grrr,try again less paint more bla bla so i quit takin a break . have u use or try acrylic paint if so how many drop of paint n thinner plz tks

[@barryschneider7314]

Thanks - this was really helpful!

[@d3str0c1ty]

is it important to have that cap? will it work without it?

[@MikesAirbrush]

the airbrush will work without the cap. If you dont have it you just might make a mess everywhere if your not careful.

[@d3str0c1ty]

Thanks, I'm just having issues and I'm troubleshooting trying to find a solution to my problem.

[@mikedoiron3342]

Hi i am painting RC bodies and use alot of candy clolours ie; autoair paint. i find it turns out grainy, like it looks like sand in the paint after i spray a few coats. Is this from to high psi and not enough reducer?.... Please help!!!

[@MikesAirbrush]

sounds like your paint is to thick or you might be getting dry tip which is causing the paint to splatter as it sprays. Reduce it down. About 35-45 psi should be more than enough pressure if you have reduced the paint right.

[@TroyBest]

With Candy paint there is many different reasons why you could get the dry sand feel / look, but the biggest one Is dry shooting, its drying before its hitting the body, so try to get a little closer and keep it "wet" lower your air pressure. as long as its flowing threw your airbrush its prob thinned enough. its more the technic your failing at then the reduction of the paint.unless your using a fast flash reducer. reduce with the proper timed reducer Autoair makes a few reducers try their 4010 medium if that don't work try "real" auto candys like HoK with a their reducer. or go real cheap and use the candies that are at the autostore, duplicator candies work just fine in the airbrush world and they are cheap 25$ a quart.and already pre reduced.

[@HenryTheBoilermaker3rdYear]

Mike Flores How thick was the paint used in this video?

[@MikesAirbrush]

+Henry “Adda” Chaisritha I started with Createx straight from the bottle.

[@Sitprettyslay]

My new PZ260 airbrush is not releading any paint just air. I have thinned out as thin as possible what else could be the problem?

[@MikesAirbrush]

Chantell DivaDoll I am not familiar with that airbrush. Sounds like it might be clogged or dirty.

[@Sitprettyslay]

Wow really its a brand new out the box item I received it from Mix Wholesale on Amazon

[@marcwerner7521]

Chantell DivaDoll I have 3 of those airbrushes, and I love them for the price. One of them had the same issue. That airbrush has a "flow control" for consistent line work. If the very back of it is fully tightened, the needle will not move out of the tip. You have to back the flow control off by turning the back of it counter clockwise. This will allow the needle to move back and paint to flow out the tip.

[@Sitprettyslay]

Ok gotcha Imma try it! Thx so much 4 your advice!

[@marcwerner7521]

No problem if you still have issues let me know

[@JedHurricane]

Thanks for the tips!

[@MsYouBube]

finally found a video that demo's the uh-oh's! Thanks To paint on fiberglass, I'll go 20 psi and very thin paint

[@JR-mo1iz]

Hey mike off the hook video man...I recently just started airbrushing, and I wanted to ask you what is the reducer for cause I've been using it too clean my airbrush with the cleaner too.... But I'm starting to think I've been making a mistake by doing this...help me bro .

[@MikesAirbrush]

Alberto Cuevas Jr. The reducer does what it says. It reduces down the paint to make it thinner. Probably not the best idea to run it through for cleaning. Soapy water does the trick if you are using Createx.

[@JR-mo1iz]

Ok thank you, so when you are using the term thinner, does that mean that I still complete what ever I'm working on with that thinner flowing through my A.B ?... Like it turns dark blue into light blue ? I mean what is the benefit of having the paint thinner ...I'm a straight noob bro lol.. Please help. And what's createx? Is that a brand..cause I am using what came with the whole kit , U.S AIR SUPPLY airbrush colors opaque. I guess but it came with one reducer and one cleaner.

[@jefferystokes1414]

Great video very interesting

[@jaypo7]

Hey Mike - Great video, I've just taken delivery of my first kit which has a compressor and tank. When limiting the pressure gauge to 30 is it supposed to work by continuously releasing air or am I doing something wrong? Your one doesn't seem to do that - The instructions that come with it don't mention the pressure gauge at all so I thought I'd ask... You have a Sub! :) All the best mate.

[@WR-yo8ir]

Thanks Mike, agree with many that I have seen many movies ... but never someone who talks about really about the pressure. A wish Mike .. Would you like to do as good a movie how to get the best adulterated color too? Chris🇸🇪🤘🏻

[@momorach6158]

merci mike pour cette video

[@yadirbear]

You get down brother. Thanks for sharing.

[@nokiot9]

20-30 psi is usually good for properly thinned acrylic on a non absorbent surface.

[@SuperDrummer311]

Nice job! Thank you.

[@pablojunior323]

Isnt it the rule of thumb the thicker the paint higher the pressure the more lighter reduced paint lower the pressure and closer to the surface

[@goofyartist]

Thanks Mike

[@ezcomezgo11]

Well done. Thank you. :)

[@prodigypigeon5873]

I agree with all of this.........This is exactly how my paint gun acts.........at what point and method does it become wide and even!? For the life of me I hate this airbrush. So difficult to get the creatix paint to work.

[@ismacou]

YOU SAVE ME MAN!!! Thxs

[@PaintwithPaul]

Thanks man!

[@anthonysatchel1590]

Goofy as he'll!! But I like you :D subbed! GREAT information(:

[@MikesAirbrush]

Thanks

[@BADALICE]

Thank you.

[@CarlosOleaSixtos]

rad, this helped a lot.

[@MikesAirbrush]

+Carlos Olea Glad I could help.

[@jesseurlacher5773]

Thx

[@TrebleWing]

This was less about the pressure you used and the material you are painting on.

[@MikesAirbrush]

Pressure, Material, and Paint thickness all go hand in hand.

[@GaryWWhite]

Wow Mike, you have a lot of people who appreciate your videos. Thanks for taking the time to do this for us newbies. I am going to apply what you have shown us but I think my problem may be is that I am using cheap acrylic paint to learn with. My goal is to do face painting and t-shirts. BTW I bookmarked your website, personally I liked the look and layout of your site before going to the updated. I started building my girlfriends face painting site PaintYourFaceReno.com. If you look at it I used the boxed layout with some colors in the background, your would look bad ass with some of your custom airbrush work in the background. I tried to match the logo I created in Adobe Illustrator.

[@allanblevins5119]

Looks like water in your line big dawg thus that splatter....u using a pistol water filter right? I'm a airbrush portrait artist and it's a must!

[@josephdrzymala8361]

Bad instructions, not consistent with a logical approach. Changing air pressure then all of such adding reducer. What's the deal? Get results in one way then introduce another approach. By the way, who uses 60 psi for their art?

[@gabosst]

Now, this video in spanish, please...

[@BeyondFrazzled]

*createx colors .... Sorry