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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Painting, Finishing and Care. => Topic started by: Trucker on May 21, 2024, 07:40:44 am

Title: syphon feed
Post by: Trucker on May 21, 2024, 07:40:44 am

Hi, All
ive recently tried my syphon feed cheapo air brush using rattle can paint, sprayed out into the smaller jar, after letting it settle and gases escape i started work, but nothing.. checked that every thing was clear with no blockages etc, SO, im beginning to wonder am i expecting too much from the syphon brush..


Trucker

Title: Re: syphon feed
Post by: Andyn on May 21, 2024, 09:56:53 am

Did you thin the paint?

Title: Re: syphon feed
Post by: Trucker on May 21, 2024, 05:08:31 pm

Hi, Andyn
No i didnt thin the paint it seemed quite thin enough, my thinking was its from a spray can, so should be fine, but may be not


Trucker

Title: Re: syphon feed
Post by: nemesis on May 25, 2024, 07:01:30 pm

Trucker, Cellulose was thinned 50% and it appeared like water. Do not use decanted aerosol paint. Try 50/50 to start with and then you can add a little to one or the other. The pressure should be approx 25/25lb. This one of your constants as the others can be variable. Practice and practice. Nemesis.