Best products from r/Airbrushing
We found 27 comments on r/Airbrushing discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 14 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Vallejo Airbrush Flow Improver 200ml Paint Set
- Each bottle contains an eyedropper device
- Improve flow through needle on Air Brush
- Presented in plastic bottles of 200ml
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2. 3M Paint Project Respirator, Medium
- For workplace/occupational applications only
- Provides at least 95% filter efficiency against solid and liquid aerosols as well as certain organic vapors
- Each respirator kit contains (1) face piece, (1) pair of 6001 cartridges, (1) pair of 501 retainers and (2) pair of 5P71 filters
- NIOSH approved: OV/P95
- Size Medium
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3. Iwata-Medea Eclipse HP CS Dual Action Airbrush Gun / Gravity Feed
- Features a 0.35mm needle and drop-in self-centering nozzle combination comes with a large 1/3 oz gravity-feed cup
- Generous 1/3 oz sized cup is designed with a new funnel shape, which makes for easy clean up and more efficient paint flow
- The Eclipse CS sprays heavier acrylics and Medea Textile Colors, while maintaining high-detail spray characteristics
- Single cut-away handle
- Spray pattern - hairline to 2" (50-mm) round
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4. Iwata-Medea Pistol Grip Moisture Filter
- The super-fine, 5-micron filter element performs like a full-size filter separator
- The clear filter bowl allows a visual inspection of built-up moisture and is evacuated through a spring-loaded release valve - without taking the filter off the airbrush
- The Pistol-Grip Filter acts as a handle on the airbrush to relieve muscle tension
- Comfortable in the hand to use
- Miniature in size
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5. Vallejo Airbrush Thinner 200ml Paint
Ideal for Model Air and Liquid Acrylic paintsDilutes without loss of color adhesion, durability or consistency200ml plastic bottle.
6. ColorConnex Coupler & Plug Kit (14 Piece), Industrial Type D, 1/4 in. NPT, Red - A73458D
- COLOR MATCHING SYSTEM - Easily connect plugs and couplers with same color
- DEDICATED LINE USE - Ensures you never use a lubricated line for dry line applications, preventing cross contamination
- INDUSTRIAL INTERCHANGE - Type D in all red color
- PREMIUM MATERIALS - From the makers of Flexzilla. Made from steel and aircraft aluminum
- HEAVY DUTY APPLICATIONS - Use on professional jobsites, in automotive shops or at home in the garage
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7. Iwata-Medea Airbrush Cleaner (16 Oz.)
- A high-strength, general-purpose cleaner, great for cleaning any airbrush or any artist tools where acrylics, watercolors, gouache, inks or dyes are used
- Works well on all models of airbrushes, synthetic and natural-haired paint brushes, and is excellent for use in the ultrasonic cleaning of technical pens
- Environmentally safe and ready to use
- Apply in the needle cap and along the needle to enhance paint flow and prevent tip drying
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8. Vallejo Black Primer Acry-Poly 200ml Paint
- 200ml plastic bottle
- Water-based
- Apply with airbrush or brush
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9. 3M Safety 5P71PB1-6 3M P95 Particulate Filters, 6/Pack, 6 Pack
- NIOSH-APPROVED P95 filters for at least 95% filtration efficiency against solids and liquid aerosols, as well as oil-based particulates
- FOR WORKPLACE/OCCUPATIONAL USE ONLY
- OIL PROOF (Use according to manufacturer's time use restrictions when oil aerosols are present)
- Attaches to 3M 5000 series respirators and 3M 6000 series cartridges with 3M 501 Reusable Retainer
- HELPS REDUCE EXPOSURE to certain particles from paint spraying*, spray adhesives and pesticides**
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10. California Air Tools 2010A Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free 1.0 HP 2.0-Gallon Aluminum Tank Air Compressor,Silver
Ultra Quiet only 60 DecibelsOil-Free Pump for Less Maintenance & Costs2.0 Gallon (Rust Free) Aluminum TankPowerful 1.0 HP (Rated / Running) 2.0 HP (Peak) Motor3.10 CFM at 40 PSI 2.20 CFM at 90 PSI Ultra Quiet only 60 DecibelsOil-Free Pump for Less Maintenance & Costs2.0 Gallon (Rust Fre...
11. Master Airbrush 13 Piece Airbrush Cleaning Kit - Glass Cleaning Pot Jar with Holder, 5 pc Cleaning Needles, 5 pc Cleaning Brushes, 1 Wash Needle, How to Book
TCP Global Brand 11 Piece Cleaning Kit with a 5 Piece Mini Cleaning Brush Set, 5 Piece Mini Cleaning Needle Set and a How-To-Airbrush Manual BookletEasily clean paint off all the hard to reach areas in an airbrush, spray gun or any other item with small orifices that need cleaning like the fluid tip...
12. Fy-Light Airbrush Air Hose, 1.8m Airbrush Hose Premium Quality 1/8" - 1/4" Braided Airbrush Air Hose
- ☼ Long Length but Portable - The 6 feet(1.8M) airbrush air hose allows easy movement & reach without being cumbersome.
- ☼ Unique braided Design - The hose has non-rusting zinc connections for leak-free performance, resists kinking or twisting with excellent flex & durability.
- ☼ Designed for Spray Gun Painting - Flexible braided airbrush hose with 1/8"-1/4" airbrush Adapter Fitting for connecting airbrushes to air compressor.
- ☼ Connections - 1/8" BSP Female and 1/4" BSP Female, Non-rusting zinc connections for leak-free performance; 1/8" NPT for airbrush, 1/4" NPT for air compressor.
- ☼ Premium Quality - Professional-artist quality at a price for hobbyists; plus, hose looks as good as it performs!
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13. AW Light Portable Airbrush Spray Booth w/LED Lighting 5.6' Hose for Painting Art Cake Craft Nails T-Shirts
- [Complete Painting Kit]: Airbrush Spray Booth Kit contains a LED lighted spray booth with fan & extension hose and a 0.3 mm dual action airbrush with 7cc gravity feed fluid cup, complete kit to conveniently set up an airbrush workplace for painting and decoration
- [Spray Booth with LED Lights]: Installed 3 LED light tubes on the top of the booth area to offer sufficient lighting, providing you a well-lit workplace; Transparent design for better visibility to control the spraying
- [Strong Ventilation]: High-efficient fan withdraws 4 cubic meters of air per minute, reducing paint fumes efficiently; With a hose to draw the harmful gas out of the door or window; With built-in 2 fiberglass filter sponges to remove larger particles and fog
- [Functional Airbrush]: 0.3 mm airbrush with 7cc gravity feed fluid cup features dual-action trigger for great control of the airbrush, pressing down the trigger to control air output and pulling back to control paint flow; With fine nozzles for spraying less than 2" wide lines
- [Wide Application]: Airbrush fits for color fluid, like watercolor pigments, inks and dyes, acrylics, etc (Not Included), working well with airbrush spray booth to conveniently set up an airbrush workplace for painting models, figures, toys, nails, crafts, tattoo, etc
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14. Master Airbrush Cool Runner II Dual Fan Air Compressor Professional Airbrushing System Kit with 3 Airbrushes, Gravity and Siphon Feed - 6 Primary Opaque Colors Acrylic Paint Artist Set - How to Guide
Professional Master Airbrush Multi-Purpose Airbrushing System with 3 of Master Airbrushes best selling & user friendly airbrushes. Includes bonus Master Airbrush Quick Start Guide and Airbrush Resource Center access card.Master Airbrush Model TC-320 Cool Runner II superior performance powerful 1/5 h...
I think it's cool you want to pick up a hobby your father had. It will be a nice reminder every time you pick up the gun.
I use this 100% for miniatures, and it works great!!
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Alright, here is the list I bought. It's a bit more than you want to spend, but this will ensure you can get going right away, and not be frustrated. I did a fair amount of research on different forums, sites, and youtube videos. If you want to know why I chose something, feel free to ask. I was going to bold the ones that you absolutely need, but I would say everything in the first set are a must.
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For the compressor, I keep mine at about 18-20 while doing miniatures and it's perfect.
I do 1 drop Improver, 5 drops thinner, and 6 drops primer and have perfect flow.
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Feel free to ask any questions! Good luck!
Hvstle
thinner makes it dry faster. so i agree with the other commenter its drying too fast. if you want to make it thinner to spray just use a flow improver - which slows down drying. i use liquitex flow aid (its like a 20:1 ratio of water to flowaid so it lasts forever). I've heard good things about vallejo flow improver as well.
i use tamiya paints often. i don't use thinner often... really only with clear coats. most tamiya just need a flow improver
It's an okay deal - the same set runs about 120 on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EKT30JK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TaZUAbW42VZ49.
What is your budget? I have used the master air brushes, but I found them to be very hard to use as a beginner. In my opinion, they are very temperamental. That said, they do get the job done. If you decide to pick it up, make sure to check it for bent needles and faulty o rings. One of the issues with the masters is the o ring they use. It deteriorates when you clean the brush with certain solvents.