DanCampbell Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Hello, I just got the AIR-PRO PS900 and need some pointers on how to use it. I am using Createx paint and the .2mm tip. pressure set at 40Lbs I am attempting to paint the entire surface, or at least the top half. How close should I be to the lure I'm painting? When I get close it blows the paint off the lure.When I back off it takes three passes before I see any color. I'm sure this is me and my slow learing curve. Do I need the .3mm tip? Any help would be great. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYbassman Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 That .2mm tip is for fine details. The bigger the tip, the wider the spray pattern. Also I'm not an expert, but 40 psi seems too high to me. Try your biggest tip and dropping the pressure a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHROMEDOG Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Pressure should be dropped to 25-30 psi. How far away is determined by what you are attempting to paint. For instance, close makes the lines real fine and farther away opens the spray pattern. But if you are taking 3 passes to see color, you are close. It is always easier to add paint then remove it. Airbrushing achieves it colors by layering colors, don't get hung up by spraying the perfect, even color with one pass. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frchkn Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Pressure should be dropped to 25-30 psi. How far away is determined by what you are attempting to paint. For instance, close makes the lines real fine and farther away opens the spray pattern.But if you are taking 3 passes to see color, you are close. It is always easier to add paint then remove it. Airbrushing achieves it colors by layering colors, don't get hung up by spraying the perfect, even color with one pass. Good Luck What he said. I would lower that air preassure first.. The finer detail and closer you are to the bait LOWER your air preassure. That is why it is spraying the paint off of the bait when you get close, Air preassure is to high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCampbell Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Thanks for the tips guys, I am having trouble getting the hang of this. The good news is when I mess up the paint wipes off easy and I try again. Does anyone know of a video of someone airbrushing a lure? I would like to see the correct way as I'm sure I'm doing it wrong. Thanks again. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 How To Airbrush free lessons, airbrush articles, airbrush tutorials and painting videos. Google airbrush/airbrushing techniques. Here's one of many "How To" sites that can help. It just takes getting used to your equipment and practice in creating the airbrush effects you want on your baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnie3035 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 What they said; a 2mm tip is going to take some time before you can cover even a small bait. It doesn't shoot much paint and the coverage area will be small. I use a 5mm for coverage and a 2mm for details, unless I'm lazy then I use the 5mm for everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
