Expect to use about 0.5-1oz of cleaner to effectively flush-out the airbrush after use. If you are experiencing trouble spraying a certain brand or color, consider that the consistency of the paint may need to be adjusted and is likely not a malfunction of the airbrush.īefore using your airbrush for the first time, make sure you have plenty of the appropriate airbrush cleaner.
Thinned paints should be skim milk or thinner, well blended, and free of clumps. White pigments, metallics and other thicker materials have more of a tendency to cause clogging and thinning should be considered. Some ready-to-use airbrush colors will still need to be thinned for optimal spray ability.
They have the consistency of skim milk, or thinner.What are the characteristics of ideal sprayable liquids and airbrush ready paints? These are liquids that have been formulated specifically for airbrush and are ready to use. If you are new to airbrushing, we recommend using airbrush-ready liquids. An airbrush can spray any liquid as long as it is of a thin, sprayable consistency.
