Shoulda bought one years ago.

[autobonrun]

It seems like every new project I do lately requires a new tool. In this case, I decided to use a some type of sprayer to help dye my seats. I have a Wagoner power painter but the spray is messy for tight spots. I decided to try an air brush for the first time. It did a great job on my seat redye. I basically used the best quality acrylic brush I could find for the first coat and the air brush for the second coat. I also used it to repair small scratches on the metal seat frame. The best features I like are it doesn't leave brush strokes, allows very selective painting down to a single line or point, doesn't make a mess and is easy to clean up. I did have to buy a pressure regulator for my air compressor, but I needed one anyway. I'm sure the artistically gifted have used these before, but it was new for me. I may even try it to repair paint chips in a inconspicuous area after I really learn which tips to use. If you don't have one of these, it may be a tool you want to consider.

And when I saw the name of the company that made this one, I figured it would also be fast and handle well.

[niner11]

Found this gun at hf the other day for 19.99 but the flyer they put out had it for 9.99. I'm not sure if you can get a better deal on a detail paint gun. BTW, I've used one of these before and they do a pretty good job

[autobonrun]

I've seen these for before but equated them to my Power Sprayer. Are you able to control it down to very small spots or is this a wide (2" or so) angle sprayer only? If wide angle, it would probably work great for dye but not so much for any detail work.

The salespeople at the hobby supply store were surprised I wanted to use a craft tool for this application. However, when I went to a artist supply store, they were confident this model was sturdy enough for long term use. The parts appear to be stainless steel and the only real part requiring cleaning is the tip where the paint gets atomized and mixed. Just what you'd expect from a Paasche.

[EddieB]

@autobonrun
Do you recall which of the three head sizes you used? Size 1 (.45mm), Size 3 (.65mm), Size 5 (1.05mm)
Thanks much!

[dyount]

I've used and owned one of the guns like the HF shown above and they work extremely well for staining just about anything. As well, you can shoot just about any finish material out of them quite easily

[Wingman911]

If you have an air brush this painting pen is great for small rock dings.
The pen lets you put a very small drop of paint into the ding

[autobonrun]

Originally Posted by EddieB

@autobonrun
Do you recall which of the three head sizes you used? Size 1 (.45mm), Size 3 (.65mm), Size 5 (1.05mm)
Thanks much!

Sorry, I just saw your question. It's been so long I don't recall. I know it was not the smallest one due to the thickness I tried to maintain with the dye. I do remember testing the head by spraying a pattern on a piece of cardboard first to confirm I was getting the look I wanted. I also recall slightly thinning the dye with water.

Wow. Hard to believe it's 15 years ago.