help, what paint to use?!?!

[johnytrewq]

hi, just got my first airbrush 'iwata hpc plus'. im keen to get some paint and get started. i need advise on what paint to get?! i want to learn how to paint bikes and cars but will be practicing on canvas for now. for bikes and cars i hear slovent paint is best but i have read that it is better to use acrylic based paints to start off. any opinions would help, also brands and particular paints to use??? thanks for any help

[shovelhead]

So far, dude I have really been happy with the Createx auto air paints. Their water born , so they don't require as much ventilation as solvent based. I have used both for painting bikes mainly,but have found the Createx easier to use. But that's just me

welcome to airbrush technique

www.howtoairbrush.com if you'll start with lesson #1 it explains which type paints are best to start out with.
Have fun

[johnytrewq]

what are people's opinion on 'house of colour' paints, are they any good quality???

[heartless]

House of Kolor are urethane based paints - meaning you MUST have proper ventilation and a quality respirator to use them safely. Yes they are quality paints, used by many in the auto/cycle industry.
for the money, and safety aspect, i personally would give the Auto Air colors a try - they are water based - still need to have good ventilation and such, but not anywhere near as toxic as the urethane based paints.

just my .02 cents