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Resurrecting this bad boy [}:)] Okay, I have the idea you guys posted, much thanks, they are all great tips and help, made a world of sense and I can now grasp what I have in front of me, soon I will have to get that Dremmel tool going, for another time. I do have some follow up questions though, I looked at the tips and needles, I do see one that has a 3 stripe band around the end of the needle, I don't see any other needles with any banding, I used a magnifier I have and don't see any numbers or maybe faded bands or stripes [:(] What is odd I have another needle that looks almost the same in diameter as the #3 I have, but it's shorter an 1/8 of an inch? Also Adelie, you stated you found you used the #3 the most, would this be best for painting cars, structure etc? Can this same tip do well for weathering? I am really wanting to use the airbru***o finish all my DPM buildings and a coupe of cars I have that need a more appropriate look. I also want to do the road system with the airbrush. As for weathering I am looking at getting that grimy look that so many cars have, chalks while great don't seem to have that same effect, I did experiment on a toss away car and was happy with the results, though I can see thinning it more for less coverage. Do they make a #1 tip and needle? If so is it even applicable to what I am doing or worse yet clog up all the time? I read some folks (I found some Google and Yahoo groups mention this) have had problems with paint clogging and starting to spatter, they state they have to clean the tip almost every pass [:0], surely they mean wiping it and not dismantling the whole airbrush? Also when it comes to cleaning, I have after every use taken it apart and use water and some airbrush cleaner solvent, it's a little oily feeling. I really don't want to use the airbru***hinner as this stuff is a little $$, is there anything else that is a good cleaner? Also what type of cleaning tools should I use/invest in? I used Q-tips and cotton balls, I took the girlfiends makeup stuff [:p], she is now concerned [;)] Again all great tips and help, I want to take care of this airbrush as it isn't mine but my girlfriends, when I got possesion of it, it was all caked up with paint, the button stuck and the old compressor was trashed. I have always been a little anal when it comes to tools, since I would rather spend decent $$ on a good tool then save a couple of ¢ on a cheaper tool. Thanks!
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