bobthefrog Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Can you use tyre inflaters like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/400329754189?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&device=t&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108 As a compressor to run an airbrush on, and if so what would happen? Only asking this as because I am a cheapskate, I don't want to spend too much money to move off brush painting. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I don't think it would as it would just keep pumping air to the airbrush while you not using it also if it did work the flow of air would pulse rather than flow smooth Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthefrog Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 OK thanks, looks like I'll be sticking with the normal brush for a while then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 keep the compressor for inflating the tyre - use the spare tyre as your air source, connect your airbrush to the valve via a tyre-valve connector, Badger make one. Cheap it certainly is! ...... but not brilliant for spraying for more than a few minutes before the pressure drops! TBH I preferred cans.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuran Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Yeah I agree with Shaun I don't think it would be suitable at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 You *could* use it direct but for satisfactory use you really need a reservoir (to smooth out the impulses), a pressure regulator (so you can control it) and a water separator. By the time you have plumbed all that lot together it would probably be easier to get something designed for the purpose. If you have room for a REALLY BIG wheel and tyre in your work room then that would be OK - something off a scrapped van or big 4x4 would probably be the most volume of air per £ spent - as the greater the volume of air space the longer it will last when used to power your airbrush, and the more gradual the pressure drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I tried the tyre solution many, many moons ago, don't bother with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I join the fellow modellers who replied in saying this is not a good idea, there are too many problems with such a compressor. Personally I'd just keep saving until you can buy a proper hobby compressor, most other solutions ends up being a waste of money. Even air cans, while useful to start using an airbrush, suffer from several issues and are not cheap in the longer term. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I tried the tyre solution many, many moons ago, don't bother with it. I did too. Not worth the bother. A tyre inflator pump doesn't have the guts to give decent airflow. For a cheap compressor try a Boots or Babyliss home tanning kit. You can pick up the compressors for £5 to £15. I've been using one for about 7 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CymroPenguin Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 What I did is just asked my dad if he had a compressor lying around (Yes, he's that type) and he let me borrow it with an airbrush I bought, it was only £15 for it but I'm not sure about the compressor. Ask your parents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_biggles Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I tried the spare tyre method but only for use when cleaning the airbrush, as the pressure dropped too quickly for any sustained airbrush session of more than 6-7 mins, so resorted to cans of air whilst saving up for a compressor. I would recommend cans of air only for a short time as by the time you have used 7+ cans of air then you are in the cost territory of a cheap compressor. You could write a letter to santa asking for a compressor! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovis Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 The only stupid question is the one that is not asked... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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