SPaZZdOG 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2003 Hi,new here. I'm wanting to start painting a few crankbaits,but I can't afford to buy an airbrush and a compressor at the same time.I've been looking at the Dual action airbrush at Wal-Mart for $40,it comes with a can of compressed air,and a few bottles of paint. Now my question is how long does a can of compressed air last?The kit comes with 6oz and the replacement cans are 10.5oz.Or should I just wait until I can afford both? Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mylures 2 Report post Posted September 4, 2003 Hi there, I never used canned air but from prior post I would think they don't last very long and get quite expensive. If I were you I would probably wait until you can afford a compressor. I think it will save you alot of money in the long run. Just my opinion. Ken Schmitz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
u63405 1 Report post Posted September 4, 2003 Harborfreight.com has some pretty goods deals on inexpensive compressors. check em out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skeeter 143 Report post Posted September 5, 2003 Forget the cans. Mylures is right. Skeeter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPaZZdOG 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2003 Ok I think I'll wait a few weeks and get both.The canned air at Wal-Mart is $8 a can ,so I guess you can spend alot of money quick.I was looking on Harbor Freight and they have a Paasche VL-SET for $49.99 ,and Wal-Mart has a compressor for $100,so I may go that route. Thanks Wayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Splash 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2003 The compressor will be the way to go. I've used the caned 'air' before, and besides the fact that it does run out rather quickly (20-30 baits), it also contains toxins and explosive gasses (butane/propane??). even if you spray with 'safe' paints the mix becomes noxtious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites