Duracoat: what kind of airbrush do you use?

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I'm looking forward to doing Duracoat on a blade. While I have an idea of the procedure, surface prep (sanding or blasting, degrease) and cure time, I've yet to make a decision on the main components - an airbrush and compressor.

I'm not looking for the best out there, since there won't be any fine work involved (mainly camouflage or flat colors). However, I'd like something that's reliable. Any suggestions?

Thanks.
 
get the brush that is sold on the duracoat site. its cheap and works well. if you like it you can always upgrade later. as for the compressor, i have a campbell hausfeld that i regulate to 50 psi for duracoating and it cost me 79$. thats all you need to perform quality work.

a further suggestion is to use the minimum required hardener for the duracoat otherwise your finish will be really glossy.
 
Though I have not seen them, youtube reviewer Nutnfancy has a few videos on using Duracoat which might be helpful.
 
peter r said:
get the brush that is sold on the duracoat site. its cheap and works well. if you like it you can always upgrade later. as for the compressor, i have a campbell hausfeld that i regulate to 50 psi for duracoating and it cost me 79$. thats all you need to perform quality work.

a further suggestion is to use the minimum required hardener for the duracoat otherwise your finish will be really glossy.
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Is it a 1 gallon model?

As for the airbrush, I have a Paasche single action on the way.
 
WOW...50 PSI. I use about 30 and have had better luck with that....reduces the chance for runs and conserves more product.
 
I use a cheapo from Harbor freight, but have found that an HVLP or just regular paint gun with a small paint jar is more effective. duracoat flashes over really fast, so if you want a nice smooth even coat you have to get it on there quickly and smoothly. With an airbrush you can't do that very well on something the size of a knife.

I spray around 35psi but don't use a compressor. Long story, but I use nitrogen since I can and it's handy. One tank lasts a very very very very very very very long time. The trick is having a regulator for the tank that can handle the pressure you need, most don't go down that low for nitrogen, not with any kind of control.
 
I use a single action airbrush with a large air compressor on a splitter shared with my media blaster.....I have no problems with smooth and fast. Follow my signature line and see some of the stuff I have been doing with Duracoat.
 
jforbush said:
I use a single action airbrush with a large air compressor on a splitter shared with my media blaster.....I have no problems with smooth and fast. Follow my signature line and see some of the stuff I have been doing with Duracoat.
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Great work!
 
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