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Hi Guy. I'm glad to still have you! I go by feel too when it comes to setting air pressure. It's surprising to me how many people don't realize the air needs to be flowing when they set their pressure though and that's why I thought it'd make a good topic for a video. I'll upload part three of the eagle this weekend.

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Thank you. For what it's worth, I believe the issue has been resolved. I've had five various sized bottles of 4030, two of which have been opened, for more than a year now and they are all still good.

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Great question Richard. It also happens to be the number one question I get asked as an airbrush artist and instructor. Unfortunately, there isn't a great answer. There are so many factors involved that it is impossible to suggest a setting that is guaranteed to work flawlessly. Generally, you can use a lower pressure with a smaller needle and nozzle set (and proper paint reduction) than you can with a larger needle and nozzle set. Again, that is general advice. I know of artists that spray in single digit psi settings with a .05 mm siphon feed airbrush. In the end, it takes some experimentation on your part to find what works best for you. I plan to make a follow-up video to this one addressing this very question a little more thoroughly. That video should be uploaded in the next week or two.

Thanks Trevor for your time was wondering? I usually try different different pressure & paint reducer combos

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Thanks for watching! When I said my compressor was dry I meant the air tank and hose were empty. It was not pressurized at all.

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Some of the smaller air compressors don't come with adjustable regulators. You can probably purchase an adjustable regulator to replace your existing one, or purchase a MAC valve you can attach to the end of your air hose where it connects to your brush . The MAC valve doesn't have a gauge. Adjustment with a MAC valve won't be as precise without a gauge, but at least you'd have some adjustability with air pressure. Thanks for the kind words!

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I would assume you're correct because the tank pressure will not change when adjusting the regulator, provided there's no load on the compressor.

@wickedartstudio regulator ? Sorry I'm.onky familiar with condensor and compressor..I'm aware it compresses the gases into liquid etc

@@kevinhancock4064 I apologize. I was referring to the knob that changes the pressure.

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I don't know what compressor you have but that is not normal based on my experience with every compressor I have ever owned. It should recharge before the tank is empty. You likely need to replace the pressure switch.

A difference in static and working pressure is normal. I have also seen slight static pressure changes based on how much pressure is in the tank. I have never noticed a pressure swing of more than 5 or 10 psi with my set up. I would guess the reason you're seeing a bigger difference is due to it being a "simple cheap mini airbrush compressor". The manufacturer likely used a very cheap regulator/moisture trap in order to keep the cost down. It's probably not super accurate, but I wouldn't worry about it if it's not causing you any issues.

@@wickedartstudio Great, thanks for your reply! I can confirm that there are no ‘issues’ so to speak. So I’ll just leave it at that for now, and accept this as the result of buying the cheapest compressor money can buy.

What is max level on your compressor? A slight increase in pressure is completely normal when there's no air flowing out of the brush (as shown in the video). If the increase is significant, there may be something wrong, or perhaps that's normal for a linear driven compressor...? I'm not very familiar with those compressors.

Wicked Art Airbrush Studio Max that my compressor’s gauge reads is 0.2 MPa (29 PSI) and when I’m not depressing the trigger the needle is buried higher than that. With my 0.2mm airbrush’s trigger depressed the needle then falls to the max flow of 0.16MPa (23.20 PSI)

Hi Tim! Paint spidering is generally caused by thinning your paint too much, setting your air pressure too high or a combination of the two. It takes some practice to find a combination that works well for you.

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I use a Silentaire Val-Air 50-T-Air compressor in my studio. It's also known as the Terry Hill model. It's expensive, but you'll never need to purchase another compressor to run your airbrushes. I highly recommend it.

Most regulators are preset to a maximum air pressure from the factory. 90 psi is more than enough for airbrushing. I'm curious why you need more pressure?

A bent needle will create an abnormal spray pattern, but it doesn't cause big splatters in my experience. I highly doubt a blown gasket is the cause of the issue either. You could be experiencing tip dry. Be sure you are cleaning dried paint off the tip of your needle frequently. The air pressure and the paint reduction you choose to use is completely up to each individual artist. There are so many factors that affect both, the environment (temperature, humidity, etc.), the airbrush brand and needle size and brand of paint just to name a few. All of those factors make it nearly impossible to diagnose the root cause of the issue via the internet. Generally speaking, a smaller needle/nozzle set can be run at lower air pressure, but the paint must be reduced very thin as well. A larger needle/nozzle set usually runs better at higher air pressure and the paint doesn't need to be reduced as thin. Again, your environment will affect all of this to some degree. The HP C+ has a .3 mm needle and nozzle. For a needle/nozzle that size I personally prefer to run somewhere in the range of 20 to 30 psi (most of the time I'm on the lower end of that, around 20 to 25 psi). You might try raising your air pressure slightly and you'll have to play with the paint reduction to find what works for you. I will put together a more thorough video covering all of this in the next week or two. Hopefully, the above advice will help you out until then. If you have further questions please don't hesitate to ask!

Thank you for that information, I thought I was running a smaller needle, therefore, I can try another needle or airbrush, I was told that the Iwata was for fine detail, I am not a young man anymore, I am 70 and my hand shakes too. I did try changing air pressure, but it didn't help much I can google it, so Thanks again.

Hi Mate. Just try going from 100% reducer to 100% paint. You will find a place that you like to paint with. If you are getting slpatters over reduce your paint or increase the pressurre. Personnally i would over reduce the paint and adjust the the pressure till i found a mixture that works for me. Hope that helps. Guy

@@guyverney3606 OK Guy, Thanks again.

i shake like an idiot to so dont worry.What paint are tou using?

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It does depend on your own personal preference. We are all a little bit different in that realm. A good starting point is somewhere in the range of 25 to 30 psi though. I'm generally at about 25 psi for most of what I do.

That is a Silentaire VAL-Air 50-T.

You'll generally need to set the regulator after the compressor has been turned on and the tank has at least some air in it (depending on your particular compressor), otherwise there is no pressure in the system. Some pressure is required to set the regulator accurately (not to mention it's more accurate to set the regulator while consuming air from the system like I mention and demonstrate in the video which may require the compressor to be on). The regulator adjustment knob normally has a lock on it as well. You likely need to pull up on the knob to unlock it before you adjust your pressure setting. Remember to push it back down to lock the knob back in place once you're happy with the setting. Keeping the knob locked will prevent you from inadvertently changing the pressure setting. Does that make sense?

Hi Ken. I apologize for the late reply. Most regulators will have an arrow molded into the plastic body near one of the fittings or on the back side that shows you which way the air is supposed to flow.

That really depends on your particular set up. It doesn't hurt to have one installed, but it's not always necessary either. If condensation is finding its way through your air line, into your airbrush and onto your canvas, you should use a moisture trap at minimum.

The process is the same if you're not using a regulator on your gun. If you have a regulator on your gun, use it to set your spray pressure while the trigger is pulled. You'll also want to set your air compressor regulator to a normal "air tool" pressure... anywhere from 90 psi or higher depending on your shop setup.

Do you have two regulators, one at the compressor and another at your workstation, or just one?

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There are no stupid questions. You don't know what you don't know. Yes, a regulator is a mechanical device that can absolutely malfunction or stop working properly. Having said that, are you aware that for most air regulators you need to pull the knob up before turning it in order to adjust the air pressure? When the knob is pushed down it will turn, but it won't actually adjust anything (it's a safety feature to keep from accidently bumping the setting one way or the other I would assume). If the knob is in the unlocked position when you're trying to adjust your pressure and it does nothing, I would definitely return it for another unit.

@@wickedartstudio Thanks for taking the time to answer.. I'm repairing my car, It's the first time I ever do that kind of thing and I couldn't figure out what was not working properly. Today I took the regulator back, got a new one and it works like a charm. Of course I was aware of pushing and pulling the safety knob but it was obviously a defective one. So, no more excuses. Applying the paint and clear coat on Tuesday when it's going to be warm and sunny here in Greece. I've put so much work on sanding, filling, sanding, priming, sanding, sanding, sanding and now it all comes down to this. I'm feeling confident. Thanks again so much for the help.

@@scardelta You bet! I'm glad to help when I can. The foundation and all of the prep work is what really makes a good paint job. It sounds like you've put in the work. I'm sure your efforts will show in the final result!

@@wickedartstudio Let's hope so.. We will know tomorrow. Thanks again.

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Due to the compressor or a problem with your airbrush?

If it's any consolation, I did it wrong for a long time too.

Agreed.

The title and thumbnail do not suggest this video contains information about setting air pressure for the airbrush to function properly either. It suggests how to properly set your air pressure using a regulator. The airbrush doesn't care what the pressure is set at. It functions regardless. The artist determines if the pressure setting is suitable for their intended purpose.

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