custom painting techniques?
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Im interested in learning how to do some custom stuff and was wondering if anyone knew of any good websites with information regarding doing things like silverleafing, graphics, etc. I can do basic stuff like flames and two tone but id really like to see some techniques as to how to do more advanced painting. For example id like to know how to fade out flames or graphics.
I’ve played around with a few basic techniques with the gun and airbrush. Kind of neat, and some things are relatively easy…but an artist I am definately not.
HOK has/had a series of good videos, don’t know if you can buy them…maybe there are some on youtube. I liked their videos since they use their products and explain how to use them in different ways to get custom finishes, and the videos seemed to give a little troubleshooting advice.
there are alot of good videos out there. airbrush acion magazine makes many of them but there are also alot of others as well. even when i was beginning the best thing was just getting out there and trying different things. you can watch tons of videos but is expierence that really matters. trial and error. finding what works and what doesn’t. you will find you cant rely on tech sheets most of the time as most of that stuff goes totally out the window when doing custom work and they are written for bodyshops not custom paint shops. they should be a general guide and not be the all written rule or show the limits of the products you are using. know your products and what you can do with them. as i said that in itself will take time and just messing around with different stuff. i will say this as well. dont get caught up in all those special effect type stuff, chamelion, temp paint, etc. basically most of the stuff you see on the alsa website. cool doesn’t come in a can.
[quote=”jim c” post=20539]…cool doesn’t come in a can.[/quote]
There’s the quote of the day 😉
HERE is a sight when you click on the paint you want it tells you how to apply it.
http://www.specialistpaints.com/index.phpI would check out Mike Learn’s websites. He has a great forum also if you know anything about bit torrent go to torrentz.com and put in airbrush you will find a bunch of good videos also youtube has alot look for Ed Hubbs his videos will inspire you I know they inspired me if you have any questions pm me
i agree, mike learn’s videos are really good and his website is loaded with good info.
[quote=”PAINTPOT” post=20543]HERE is a sight when you click on the paint you want it tells you how to apply it.
http://www.specialistpaints.com/index.php%5B/quote%5DHa, they are literally around the corner from me – less than 5 minutes drive away.
Why don’t you go down and help Jim C for awhile,his stuff looks awesome…seriously check out his website 🙂
You can look at all the how to’s and videos you want. But, take it from me, there is no substitute for plain, old fashioned practice. The more hands on practice, the better you will get.
Can I crash in and ask for a recommendation for a beginners airbrush?
Normally I’d buy the best equipment I can get, but since I don’t know whether I’ll take to airbrushing or not I’d rather start a bit lower on the scale and see how things go. So nothing top of the range, but something that I can use while learning, and won’t hold me back too much should I start to get a feel for it. A mid range kinda thing.
Oh, and I’m a die hard Iwata fan, but don’t let that influence your recommendations, lol.
Thanks,
Andy.this is my third atempt to reply ,and if this doesnt work then i will smash this effing keyboard up
try Richpen ,made in Japan established longer than iwata with some shared componants ,half the price of iwata and imo they have superior spray characteristics
hotrod models available from Mike Learn USA and stock models from bear Air USA who also have them branded for themselves cheaper as Peak modelsor try Harder and Steenbeck ,who manufacturer for Sata but LOTS cheaper under their own name
try the Focus model
Paul
we pretty much use iwata here in the shop. something in the iwata lineup that is good all around and inexpensive is the revolution. good for day to day stuff, lettering, drop shadowing, stuff without superfine detail. good one to learn on and get the feel for it.
these are amongst the most highly rated and popular Iwata models for custom automotive ,not too expensive and extremly versatile
http://www.iwata-medea.com/index.php/products/hp_cs
Cheers guys, I’ll have a look into those.
The Revolution range seems fairly easy to get hold of over here, so it might be one of those.
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