need to match a compressor

[BishopRyan]

i was debating between the paasche vl and the iwata eclipse cs and im thinking im going with the iwata. i saw at dixieart.com the iwata compressors but they look expensive are they worth it or is there a good compressor for maybe 100.00 or less if anyone has any advice about what to look for in a good compressor that might also help or should i bite the bullet and just go with this http://www.dixieart.com/Iwata_Sprint_Jet_Air_Compressor.html
it seems like a solid very complete compressor. ive never used a airbrush before but i have not heard one bad thing about iwata im thinking for a first timer that brush should be good. i dont think it would be a bad idea to pony up and get solid quality airbrush right up front unless someone thinks a different iwata or brand would be better for me. im just going to paint bodies and maybe the occasional t-shirt. other than the basics cleaner,hose,paints,lm,blades,etc is there something i might be missing. thanks in advance

[BrushlessHawaii]

i was debating between the paasche vl and the iwata eclipse cs and im thinking im going with the iwata. i saw at dixieart.com the iwata compressors but they look expensive are they worth it or is there a good compressor for maybe 100.00 or less if anyone has any advice about what to look for in a good compressor that might also help or should i bite the bullet and just go with this http://www.dixieart.com/Iwata_Sprint_Jet_Air_Compressor.html
it seems like a solid very complete compressor. ive never used a airbrush before but i have not heard one bad thing about iwata im thinking for a first timer that brush should be good. i dont think it would be a bad idea to pony up and get solid quality airbrush right up front unless someone thinks a different iwata or brand would be better for me. im just going to paint bodies and maybe the occasional t-shirt. other than the basics cleaner,hose,paints,lm,blades,etc is there something i might be missing. thanks in advance


I know this isn't the right place but I have a new Paasche D500 Compressor I'll sell for $80 Shipped. email: jeepaholic_23@yahoo.com

http://www.paascheairbrush.com/img/D500.jpg

[hypedrive20]

The best bet for a compressor is Home Depot. I got mine there its a portable one with a 1.5gal tank. The best thing is you can adjust the line pressure to suit your needs. Hope this helps. Oh and its around $80 too.

[BishopRyan]

thanks guys i think im going to go with the iwata compressor its more $$$ but i think it might be worth it

[AirBoston]

You'd be better off with a larger model such as a pancake. My guess is that you'll outgrow that Iwata fast and still need another compressor. I paid around $80 shipped for mine off ebay. Worth every dime and then some.


http://search.ebay.com/pancake-compressor_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8

[is300zx]

i would go with the bigger compressors too. the ones they make for airbrush aren't really adequate enough to push the heavier acrylic paints like faskolor. and they're usually more expensive as well. for the same money you can get a compressor that can push more air and has a bigger tank at home depot, kragen, wallmart, etc.

[Piggy89373]

Agreed again on the tank compressors. I've a hobby compressor (Paasche I think) supposedly designed for airbrushing and a tank compressor. Since I bought the tank, I haven't used the hobby compressor.

The hobby compressor pulses air because of the lack of a "storage" tank, and it makes doing a consistent line a royal PITA. It also isn't the most adjustable when it comes to pressure either. There are times when I prefer to spray at 45 psi or even higher, and the little hobby compressor just can't go that high. Going back to the pulsing, the higher the pressure you're getting from it, the more pulsing you'll get.

Another good thing about a tank compressor is the regulator feature. When spraying certain brands, you have to adjust pressure. With a regulator, it's easier to set the pressure for the paint you're spraying. Then, there's the issue of noise. With a tank compressor, once the tank is pressurized, it's quiet spraying till the pressure drops to a certain level. With the hobby compressor, there's always noise.

There's just way too many good things about a tank compressor that make the hobby compressors inadequate.

[BishopRyan]

will home depot carry a tank compressor with a regulator what are you using piggy

[Piggy89373]

I bought mine from Harbor Freight, but you can get similar ones at Home Depot for about the same price. Most of them come with a regulator that tells you the pressure in the tank and the pressure coming from the hose. Take a trip, look around, pick up a 1.5 gallon compressor and a moisture trap and go to town. Total price should be less than 100 bucks, but you'll find more uses for it around the house that'll make it worth its weight in gold.

[BishopRyan]

very helpful thanks

[Piggy89373]

Here's one that'll work (http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp&BV_SessionID=@@@@1721185045.1110992673@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccccaddedmjilkicgelceffdfgidgkk.0&MID=9876) . It's very similar to mine, but a different brand. It's only 79 bucks, add on a water trap and you're good to go.

[BishopRyan]

that link didnt get me there is this the one you were looking at

[BishopRyan]

whoops http://www.homedepot.com/prel80HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&MID=9876&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp

[BishopRyan]

did it to me too i guess you were looking at the husky one for 79.00

[Piggy89373]

Yup, that's the one. It's a 3 gallon tank, same knobs and stuff, easy to use and reliable. Curse Home Depot for not allowing the links to work right. :D :D