This is a cool video. I’m a miniature painter. So it is really interesting to see what other people use airbrushes for, and the tolerances they expect to be normal for airbrush usage. It would NEVER have occurred to me to try and use one of these portable brushes to paint a pair of sneakers. I mean, come on! It’s running at about 18PSI max. But for painting minis, at close to midnight, when you’re able to grab two hours of hobby time, while everyone else is asleep.... these devices are so quiet, so unobtrusive that family might believe that you’re actually doing something productive - like a bit of banking or investing. Honestly, this gear is far from perfect, but it has it’s place. It’s weak, but quiet, so you can be super sneaky and get stuff done and no-one is the wiser.

This airbrush isn't designed to cover massive areas. It is built to be an affordable option for those that airbrush fingernails, mini's, and small items. Additionally they don't have the same size needle. There is a huge difference between an airbrush with a .5 needle which the badger has, and a .3 needle. Of course there will be less volume of painted sprayed when the needle is smaller. In this case you would be getting about 1/3 the volume, which I think is reflected in your testing.

What’s up, I’ve been airbrushing for 30 years and I saw one of these and I had to pick one up. When I first tried it, it was sputtering and spitting until I found the secret. The needle and nozzle it comes with is too thin to spray with. So I got a 0.5 needle and nozzle, after that it works like butter. BIG difference. It will never replace my Iwatas or my compressor but it’s good to do quick sketches and to take on the go. Good video by the way.👍🏽

Usual customers: "Let's try it out on paper sheets on any kind first" Dillon: " well Let's try directly on sneakers " No fear for the kind of customs ahah

Thanx bro u saved alot of artists with this video may God bless you

Thank you for this bro. I was actually considering getting something like this I’m glad I went here first

I don't do anything with shoes, but I was gifted one of these and was trying to decide which projects to use this on. Thanks a MILLION for that comparison and showing how long it took on a shoe. I now know that I'm definitely NOT going to paint two dozen large ornaments with this thing, but it'll probably be fine for some miniature figures. I feel like you just saved me at least two days of time and headaches. Thanks! 🎉

Woke up thinking on a portable compressor, I still think I like that little underpowered thing! I think it could work well connected to a micron. Great review man

I actually bought one of these to use on my very first pair of customs I finished last week! I've never used an airbrush before yet I could tell the airflow and adjustment weren't right - but I was still able to get my gradient done decently! This video has just encouraged me to consider going for the real thing tho...

I started with this cordless airbrush version. It was painful to work with it. The nozzle broke off (when I tried to switch it carfefully), after 5 weeks and the compressor died in week 7. It took ages to clean the airbrush. It took years to build up layers, no matter how thin the paint was. Imagine working with a clogged airbrush, because that is how it felt all the time. If you buy cheap, you will buy twice! My Harder & Steenbeck Evolution really showed me, what airbrushing should be like lol.

Thank you for doing this. This is exactly what I was looking for

Great review, thanks for sharing it. I love my Iwata working at 22 PSI though!

This really helped thanks! But can you use it while it is charging?

It is good for doing stencil art and temp tattoos too.

Thank you for sharing this

I bought one of these and i love it!

Interesting video..thks. You can see the difference in the two guns spray pattern...maybe the cheap one has a number two needle .very small. where your pro one has a 3 0r 5 needle. something you didn't mention at all. can you even change the needle in the cheap gun ?

I like my Sil-air compresor and Harder & Steenbeck Evo❤

Have you tried changing the nozzle sizes? Maybe some basic troubleshooting will help a bit

great work dillon............

you always got what I need to know👏

Crazy, I was just looking for a video like this yesterday lol

Can i use it as a fine soda blaster?

Now that’s a fucking review I appreciate you for literally explaining everything

Dude I love these videos! I have been wanting to ask for a while now, do you order shoes as orders come in or do you order a bulk amount of shoes and push them out? Thanks so much for all the guidance!

something told me to go HAM on the the airbrush right from the start so i waited, saved, and apparently it paid off - my 1st airbrush was the "Iwata HP-C Plus" i love it ofc. i'll be snagging that 0.5 badger very soon tho so i can stop thinning paint.

How bought and price

Is the Master Airbrush Cool Runner ll any good for painting shoes?

How about the WORX MakerX 20v airbrush?🤔🤔🤔

Where can I get it

5:50 HUGE difference, definitely not getting a cordless airbrush lol - great review!

Bro your vids and your replies has help me a lot 👌🏽 I appreciate every moment you upload a vid 🙏🏼 I have a question are posca pens good to use?

I bought one of these cordless airbrushes and was underwhelmed by it. Im used to a regular badger airbrush so my first impression of the cordless one is a lack of airpower. I decided to see if it's just me or is it the product and your video convinced me it's the product. I'm going to return mine and stick with my badger.

Just got one off ebay for $17. Trying to spray thinned resolene. hard to tell how much is coming out with that sealant.

Thanks, your Great!

Ok well here's a question, I don't want to customize my nikes n jordans, but I'd like to be able to tape them off and repaint the white plastic mesh on the white tech 4s, everything's pristine white except some of the netting and I can't do that. So would this be sufficient for simple stuff as such. Get at me. Personally I was looking at the airbrush from, No Name brand. actually what it's called, seems to have decent reviews

So they no good then basically? For say acrylic primer spraying

I bought the worx and hooked to small compressor can't get everything dialed in

I was going to cop one of these too

I think for new airbrush artists, it may deter them from airbrushing if thats the 1st one they use...im glad i jumped into the badger 105 right away like you suggested man. I think if i woulda got this one 1st, id probably stick to brushes tbh...as always, very helpful brother 🙏🙏

I bought that airbrush to start. It worked for a few shoes but I had to retire it quickly

Thanks for posting. Maybe someday they will build a good one.

Thank u for Dat information💯💪🏼

Great video my man! 🔥

Planning to get this for minor paint chip repairs on guitars. Would anyone recommend it?

keep the amazing content up

Actually I'll try this portable air brush until I get electricity where I lives, that will work until I can step up my game, you understand, but I'll also try and get better soon as possible... You're the best 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯...

Wow haven’t been here in a minute but I know I’m getting the best review for sneakers customizations

Hey dejesus I asked you about a week ago if you would consider using solarcolor dust. You said you just need to find the right project. What about color changing floral? That's a project I'm gonna try to do I'd love to see your take on that.

Can you change the top part to a better one think that will improve it

Can you push the power button to make it go up in how fast the air comes out? My air pump has that option i pushed the power button 3 times before turning it off.

Hi DeJesus, I'm hoping to airbrush my Padel Tennis racket, which Portable Airbrush Spray USB Compressor do you recommend? Also, do you have a preferred paint? Thanks

It’s crazy I’m going through an airbrush situation currently and your video popped up. I almost purchased this one lol I’m a beginner starting on a budget. Thank you for your videos! Also, where can I purchase bulks of Laces in variety colors

Im ab beginner with airbrushing and I have that exact same one I really don't have very many complaints except for the battery life. I personally feel that the battery doesn't last long enough when you're in the middle of a project you have to wait for it to fully charge in order to complete. Just off of doing one pair of Retro 13s it took me two days to finish both boat shoes

Good Video! How do you clean the Cordless Airbrush?

Was that cordless a Kibee?

Thank you Jesus please bless and protect this man

I bought one of these before and its on the shelf exactly like you said 😂

That's for light makeup or cake decorating

Hi. What paint should you use when making use of a airbrush?

Would this be good to buy as a portable airbrush when you’re working in an outdoor space?

Hey Dcf you should try and take that Compressor of and try to use a normal compressor just to see how that performance

great stuff man! I was about buying this, but glad i didn't

could i use something like this for restorations

would this be good for small projects on sneakers like minor colour panel changes?

You probably have to adjust the back piece so the spray can come out better

As an Airbrush newb, the self contained airbrush system you've being demonstrating has me now wondering if setting aside rattle cans that have served me well over the years in painting models in favour of this type of thing that requires a fair bit of learning to master has been such a crash hot idea. I'll see how it goes, but I've a feeling that if current practice is serving you well, why change for a journey into the unknown? The immediate advantage to me is that using an airbrush allows for almost endless colour variations. No bad thing as it happens but, necessary, or ideal, even, who knows? The attraction here of course was the self contained powering of the airbrush and so avoiding the purchasing of an air compressor. The airbrush and its can of electrical energy will arrive here sometime next week, I bought local rather than from overseas. This allows for less troubles if something goes wrong and the tool needs to be returned for repair or replacement. I'm not so sure that this self contained airbrush is actually not much more than a gimmick, but time will tell. Model building teaches patience, so this may need to be drawn upon before two moons have come and gone.

How did you fade the black into the darker blue? Did you get a darker blue paint or did you mix the two colors in some way? Sorry I’m new to this

Hey bro! I need your opinion. Does a compressor without an air canister have constant pressure and air flow? Supposedly, the container provides this. I'm going to buy my first compressor (I already have an FA-186AK airbrush), and I'm not sure if I need a canister for compressed air.

wonder if you can use your own airbrushes with the correct adaptor to the aircan

Got this as a gift recently from my girlfriend. First time using an airbrush and have gotten some Mr.hobby metallics to spray, but can't get anything else to spray no matter how much thinner I add. I am spraying using acrylics and have tried several paints from Mr.Hobby Aqueous, Tamiya metallics, and citadel base colors. The airbrush sprays thinner and water just fine, as well as airbrush cleaner. But I am wondering how I can get some colors to spray. If anyone has any tips please let me know.

Well... If its a shoe... Then u need more powerful spray..... That cordless spray migh suitable for Warhammer thingy....

Hey I just got the badger 105 and I have a air compressor that like hold 125 psi it will work the same as long as I adjust the psi

Do you know if you can connect the $50 model to a compressor?

Hi do you paint if kids sneakers and clothes???

Just ordered an airbrush last night cat wait to get started good review keep it up

Gonna atleast look into the badger patriot more than likely it will be what I get, if not I'll buy 12 of the generic quality ones first so might as well jump in feet first haha

the shirt he is wearing at the beginning of the video would make a clean custom also is it worth paying the 300$ on angelus

could you use an oil based polyurethane with this product?

Do you think the air brush that the harbor freight compresser kit comes with would be a good air brush to start off with?

Hey DeJesus, I have been doing customs for a little over a week now and my customs are coming out great! one problem I have though, is that when I put my Satin Acrylic Finisher on it seems to make my paint that I am applying the finisher to start to come of and kind of leak off onto my white areas, and I don't apply the finisher with a brush, I use the air brush for everything. Tell me what I'm doing wrong! Please help!

Because the rear screw is for liking the trigger to how far you want it to pull back to! Best to just keep it out our more expensive ones are push and release locks in the screw for modeller's this thing just no! It's hard enough using mine with a tiny secondary water trap attached direct to the airbrush! The single compressors you get are better for starting up with but it will stop working within a year to 2 years all 3 of mine did I ended up paying out for a big double tanked 620H sparmax compressor never had an issue and don't get a single bit of water through the airbrush like the single small compressors with the heat ut produces and condensation builds up in the piston as no airtank for it to escape to!

How do you thin out the paint

What’s that product called that you put inside the before the paint?

You should do cheapest vs expensive airbrush. I use a $15 airbrush and it’s kinda more maintenance to keep clean and unclogged but other then that it works really well for me

How you manage clogs in that?

For my personal this seems interesting for 2 mains reasons above the price, first I do not have space for a proper airbrushing set up, living in a 40sqm with my gf, and second It seems to be very useful for covering mesh fabric especially, even if the air flow is not that big it would be good enough to get a better finish than using paint brush ?!

What does it say the PSI is on these guns? And can it be adjusted?

Oh my god I used to have this

Actually the only thing you are complaining about is the pressure of the airbrush, which is around 15-20 PSI. To scale modelers, this kind of air pressure is preferable to do basic works, with small coverage. For shoes I think it must be around 30 PSI to cover up such large surface.

What about painting very small things like Hotwheels?

I just started customizing shoes and a bought an airbrush and after the first use when i pull the trigger just for air it comes paint out too what should i do to fix it?

I think this would work for someone like me who lives in an apartment and have no electricity in my garage... I make fishing lures and plan on custom painting some

Any air brush recommendation for beginners?

Can someone enlighten me, if i want to get this "Iwata-Medea Eclipse HP CS Dual Action Airbrush Gun / Gravity Feed" from Amazon, does it come w a compressor? or is it separate. In that case its so expensive 😩

Do you ask for a payment upfront before you even start painting the shoes ?

Is it the airbrush or the compressor that's the problem? Could you have put your Badger on the portable compressor for better results? Is the compressor even compatible with other fittings or is it a proprietary thread? Could you add an airhose to make the ergonomics more familiar? How does it handle acrylic/alcohol inks? Are you thinking of doing a followup video?

This item does seem like it has potential but I guess the technology just isn't quite there yet I mean it is convenient to be able to have one of these on your travels instead of having these huge compressors to take everywhere you go but until they can rival the compressors then they need to get back on the drawing board and figure that part out otherwise I don't see any use for it at this point at least for this brand that you bought maybe the quality ones might have actually giving you the same or a rivals that of a compressor.

Well i tried to read at least 20 comments below, but my tickling ulcers are coming back. Folks are sho' funny. One question was, I wondered if we could operate the cordless compressor all day long with the USB Cable attached to a Wall "Brick"? When I'm doodling in my sketchbooks, many times I like to add a hint of color, with Watercolors, to suggest a mood or Costume Idea. Pretty sure I can push that thinner paint thru this cool portable Air Gun.

Can anyone help with a recommendation? I want to get a airbrush setup but no clue where to start..