bobandlucy Posted October 25, 2022 Share #1 Posted October 25, 2022 Has anyone tried to strain acrylic paint or primer for airbrushing? I have a couple of bottles (one was unopened) of Stylenrez primer that have some clumps and clogged my airbrush. Most of the stuff is fine and should be usable. The only commercially available strainer for airbrushes I found at Micro Mark- did not see any at USA Airbrush Supply. . . Thanks Bob Canute, robert952 and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDDET Posted October 26, 2022 Share #2 Posted October 26, 2022 I've used a piece of nylon stocking / pantyhose with some success Knocklouder, mtaylor, robert952 and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted October 26, 2022 Share #3 Posted October 26, 2022 Home Depot has paper cones with windows, nylon bags, and covers for 1 gal cans. robert952, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote NRG member 45 years Current: HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 ship - timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandlucy Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted October 26, 2022 Thank you both. I'll stop by HD and look at their products. Panty hose seems a good idea also. Bob Canute, robert952, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert952 Posted October 26, 2022 Share #5 Posted October 26, 2022 Pantyhose/stocking/tulle/nylon make great camera filters. (I know...slightly OT...but they work well as a diffuser filter.) mtaylor, Canute and bobandlucy 3 Quote ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Robert Chenoweth Current Build: Maine Peapod; Midwest Models; 1/14 scale. In the research department: Nothing at this time. Completed models (Links to galleries): Monitor and Merrimack; Metal Earth; 1:370 and 1:390 respectively. (Link to Build Log.) Shrimp Boat; Lindbergh; 1/60 scale (as commission for my brother - a tribute to a friend of his) North Carolina Shad Boat; half hull lift; scratch built. Scale: (I forgot). Done at a class at the NC Maritime Museum. Dinghy; Midwest Models; 1/12 scale (Does LEGO Ship in a Bottle count?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted October 26, 2022 Share #6 Posted October 26, 2022 I would suggest you first try a good strirring to see if you can break up the clumps. The commercial electric model paint strirrers reportedly work very well. https://www.micromark.com/Cordless-Mixer-for-Model-Paints I simply use a bent piece of wire chucked into a Dremel for the same effect. Others swear by simply placing a few "BB" shot (ammo for BB guns) in the bottle, capping the bottle, and shaking well. Breaking up the clumps in that way usually works fine. If all else fails, straining is the final solution, but it's a particularly messy one. bobandlucy, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDDET Posted October 26, 2022 Share #7 Posted October 26, 2022 If using a battery powered mixer, place a toilet paper roll over the bottle of paint before mixing. Sure keeps thinks neater. Scotty W, Canute, Bob Cleek and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted October 26, 2022 Share #8 Posted October 26, 2022 On 10/25/2022 at 12:16 PM, bobandlucy said: Has anyone tried to strain acrylic paint or primer for airbrushing? I have a couple of bottles (one was unopened) of Stylenrez primer that have some clumps and clogged my airbrush. Most of the stuff is fine and should be usable. The only commercially available strainer for airbrushes I found at Micro Mark- did not see any at USA Airbrush Supply. . . Thanks Bob Have you looked at Badger's In bottle filter I've used on for years Bob Cleek, bobandlucy, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted October 27, 2022 Share #9 Posted October 27, 2022 3 hours ago, CPDDET said: If using a battery powered mixer, place a toilet paper roll over the bottle of paint before mixing. Sure keeps thinks neater. It helps a lot if you make sure you don't take it out of the bottle before it stops spinning! bobandlucy, mtaylor and Canute 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandlucy Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) On 10/26/2022 at 3:23 PM, Jack12477 said: Have you looked at Badger's In bottle filter I've used on for years Thanks for the link. I saw this on Amazon, but think it is meant for siphon-type airbrushes, not for gravity-fed models. . . I will try the BB's or wire in Dremel tool before attempting straining as has been suggested. Thanks to all. Bob Edited October 29, 2022 by bobandlucy Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted October 29, 2022 Share #11 Posted October 29, 2022 58 minutes ago, bobandlucy said: think it is meant for siphon-type airbrushes, not for gravity-fed models. Yes it is for siphon tube airbrushes. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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