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    Varmiteer
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    Default What is the Best airbrush system under $200?

    I need an airbrush system to better apply dyes and coatings for my holsters. I have struggled with getting good consistency applyind dyes. I want to spray them on. Then I can also do sunburst type dyeing. Spraying the finish on should give me a much smoother, streak free finish. Less fingerprints, applicator marks etc.

    I have been checking them out on Amazon, but I since I have ZERO experience with airbrushes, I come here for your advice.

    If you have one you like and can post a link that would be great.
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    I believe this is a good starter one:

    Paasche Beginner's Single Action Airbrush Set

    http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXXSL6&P=7

    Here is a coupon Code:
    $18.00 off $149.00
    coupon Code: 410GC
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    I really do not know, the one I posted is the one my buddy uses to paint RC Car body's and it works well for him, sorry I don’t have any more info..

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    I bought mine at Tandy Leather years ago. The compressor was a Sprayit model 600 and Paasche H or HS airbrush. Worked great on my leather projects and I also used it for some airbrush art work I learned when I took Tandy's airbrush classes.
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    I have a Paasche double action that I really like. I started with a single action but quickly realized I could get better results with the double action. Although, the single action might work just fine for your intended purpose.

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    I have the $22 (on sale) Harbor Freight, and I run it with a pressure regulator and dryer off of my big compressor.

    Playing around with Cerakote, painting a helmet, etc.

    Thus far, I am really happy with it. It's very easy to get a decent coat on things. My wife's mother (professional artist) taught me a little bit of airbrushing before she passed, and it is harder to run than her ~$3000 one (and I suck compared to her), but for what I want to do, it's great.

    http://www.harborfreight.com/deluxe-...kit-95810.html
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    I think I have a Paasche VL and it was easy to use. This looks like a good setup.

    http://www.amazon.com/Paasche-AIRBRU...ywords=Paasche

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    I have this one and run it off of a nitrogen bottle. Very sweet airbrush. The extra air regulation built in to the airbrush, allows for some nice fine tuning.

    http://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Campbell...=iwata+hi+line
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    Sweet, I hope you like it! How much was it?

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