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Hey J,

Sounds like a number of things are hapening, not knowing what brand the airbrush is, if you compressor is adjustable down (before the new in-line reg. shows up), what kind of paint, and how much are you mixing in respects to the Windex?

Pheeeeew!! :

The make of the airbrush is the least important I think right now. I it does matter somewhat, but, it is just a vessel to get the paint on to what you are working on. With that said, does you compressor turn down?? 20psi is a max. pretty much. Between 15 ans 20 is ideal. This is dependent on the paint mixture, humidity,paint type AB being used..... Best thing to do is turn down the compressor or wait for your regulator to come in. Higher end AB's can handle a high pressure but it is not recommended as far as I know.

On to the paint.....what are you using? There are a million (well not a million that is just silly) paints out there. Standards...Tamiya, Vallejo, Lifecolor, Badger Air........then there are the craft store acrylics not to mention the old standard of Model Master and such, which are not acrylic. I ask what brand because this depends on how and what you thin them with. Tamiya can be thinned with water, water and alcohol, just alcohol, lacquer thinner, their own thinner and so on. Others like Vallejo mix with their own brand lacquer thinner but mostly water too.

You mention using "Windex" This can be done, however, this is used to reduce surface tension on the paint not a full mix...or at least from what I have seen. Mix you paint first and a drop or two can be added of the Windex an this will break the surface tension of the paint and you will get a nice smooth coat.

So I would say this, not knowing all the variables here....Pressure needs to be down to max 20 psi and mix your paint with a thinner that works for the paint you are using and use a drop or two of Windex to help after. Then give it another try.

Practice the key as is asking the questions. Keep practicing and keep asking..the only way to get it! When mixed right, most paint will last a long long time. Unless you painting giant sized 1/16 tanks and such. Everyone is a bit different on their approach to paint and application adn what they use. You will find something you are comfortable with and go from there!

Good luck!!

<blockquote data-quote="TRM" data-source="post: 105993" data-attributes="member: 7528">Hey J,Sounds like a number of things are hapening, not knowing what brand the airbrush is, if you compressor is adjustable down (before the new in-line reg. shows up), what kind of paint, and how much are you mixing in respects to the Windex?Pheeeeew!! :<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />The make of the airbrush is the least important I think right now.&nbsp; I it does matter somewhat, but, it is just a vessel to get the paint on to what you are working on.&nbsp; With that said, does you compressor turn down??&nbsp; 20psi is a max. pretty much.&nbsp; Between 15 ans 20 is ideal.&nbsp; This is dependent on the paint mixture, humidity,paint type AB being used.....&nbsp; Best thing to do is turn down the compressor or wait for your regulator to come in.&nbsp; Higher end AB&#039;s can handle a high pressure but it is not recommended as far as I know.On to the paint.....what are you using?&nbsp; There are a million (well not a million that is just silly) paints out there.&nbsp; Standards...Tamiya, Vallejo, Lifecolor, Badger Air........then there are the craft store acrylics not to mention the old standard of Model Master and such, which are not acrylic.&nbsp; I ask what brand because this depends on how and what you thin them with.&nbsp; Tamiya can be thinned with water, water and alcohol, just alcohol, lacquer thinner, their own thinner and so on.&nbsp; Others like Vallejo mix with their own brand lacquer thinner but mostly water too.&nbsp; You mention using &quot;Windex&quot;&nbsp; This can be done, however, this is used to reduce surface tension on the paint not a full mix...or at least from what I have seen.&nbsp; Mix you paint first and a drop or two can be added of the Windex an this will break the surface tension of the paint and you will get a nice smooth coat.So I would say this, not knowing all the variables here....Pressure needs to be down to max 20 psi and mix your paint with a thinner that works for the paint you are using and use a drop or two of Windex to help after.&nbsp; Then give it another try.&nbsp; Practice the key as is asking the questions.&nbsp; Keep practicing and keep asking..the only way to get it!&nbsp; When mixed right, most paint will last a long long time.&nbsp; Unless you painting giant sized 1/16 tanks and such.&nbsp; Everyone is a bit different on their approach to paint and application adn what they use.&nbsp; You will find something you are comfortable with and go from there!Good luck!!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="TRM, post: 105993, member: 7528"] Hey J, Sounds like a number of things are hapening, not knowing what brand the airbrush is, if you compressor is adjustable down (before the new in-line reg. shows up), what kind of paint, and how much are you mixing in respects to the Windex? Pheeeeew!! ::) The make of the airbrush is the least important I think right now. I it does matter somewhat, but, it is just a vessel to get the paint on to what you are working on. With that said, does you compressor turn down?? 20psi is a max. pretty much. Between 15 ans 20 is ideal. This is dependent on the paint mixture, humidity,paint type AB being used..... Best thing to do is turn down the compressor or wait for your regulator to come in. Higher end AB's can handle a high pressure but it is not recommended as far as I know. On to the paint.....what are you using? There are a million (well not a million that is just silly) paints out there. Standards...Tamiya, Vallejo, Lifecolor, Badger Air........then there are the craft store acrylics not to mention the old standard of Model Master and such, which are not acrylic. I ask what brand because this depends on how and what you thin them with. Tamiya can be thinned with water, water and alcohol, just alcohol, lacquer thinner, their own thinner and so on. Others like Vallejo mix with their own brand lacquer thinner but mostly water too. You mention using "Windex" This can be done, however, this is used to reduce surface tension on the paint not a full mix...or at least from what I have seen. Mix you paint first and a drop or two can be added of the Windex an this will break the surface tension of the paint and you will get a nice smooth coat. So I would say this, not knowing all the variables here....Pressure needs to be down to max 20 psi and mix your paint with a thinner that works for the paint you are using and use a drop or two of Windex to help after. Then give it another try. Practice the key as is asking the questions. Keep practicing and keep asking..the only way to get it! When mixed right, most paint will last a long long time. Unless you painting giant sized 1/16 tanks and such. Everyone is a bit different on their approach to paint and application adn what they use. You will find something you are comfortable with and go from there! Good luck!! [/QUOTE]

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