I did my first air brushing on a shifter knob

[mark13]

I took all my airbrush stuff out the box tonight and skim through the instructions I then water down some createx paint and did some smiley faces and then cleaned it,I went for the shifter knob next that i sanded down and put a primer coat on a few days ago..
Tonight I went to Walmart and went to the model section and found some gold Kolor paint and i hope i did this right I reduced it with Enamel thinner 8oz $8.95 at Hobby Lobby in Phx they did have the color I wanted there so I just left with the thinner...
Question for all the bike painters here I want the ball to look shiney so do I go back to Walmart and see if they sell clear for the airbrush or should I just buy a can of Krylon clear ? Im not sure which is better and I believe then I do fine sanding in between clear coats...

Im really interest in all the car,truck and bike painters here,I bought the airbrush equipment to one day start doing flames and I love looking at everyone airbrush work..
To the Phx Az people I hope to make it out to 3rd ave in Indian school and check out that store this week...

[KwitcherBitchin]

Keep in mind I'm new to the Automotive side but I don't think you want to run the clear thru your airbrush. My suggestion would be to use the Krylon Clear (since it's just a shifter knob). Yes, you will probably have to sand it with some fine grit sandpaper (1500-2000) maybe if you get imperfections in the clear.
Hopefully someone with more automotive experience can correct me if I'm wrong or add better insight........................................... ............Kwit

[redesigns]

Originally Posted by mark13

I took all my airbrush stuff out the box tonight and skim through the instructions I then water down some createx paint and did some smiley faces and then cleaned it,I went for the shifter knob next that i sanded down and put a primer coat on a few days ago..
Tonight I went to Walmart and went to the model section and found some gold Kolor paint and i hope i did this right I reduced it with Enamel thinner 8oz $8.95 at Hobby Lobby in Phx they did have the color I wanted there so I just left with the thinner...
Question for all the bike painters here I want the ball to look shiney so do I go back to Walmart and see if they sell clear for the airbrush or should I just buy a can of Krylon clear ? Im not sure which is better and I believe then I do fine sanding in between clear coats...

Im really interest in all the car,truck and bike painters here,I bought the airbrush equipment to one day start doing flames and I love looking at everyone airbrush work..
To the Phx Az people I hope to make it out to 3rd ave in Indian school and check out that store this week...

I would avoid trying to spray clear thru your AB.... It might work for a shifter knob but anything bigger than that I would not do... You might be better if you have to use rattle can clear..If you want to get into automotive and bikes I suggest that you avoid the whole Krylon kit asap..You need to learn how your base kolors work and how to spray you catalyzed clears...
The best way is to just start as soon as possible...Go to nearest Paint supply... I use Auto Color connection off of 59th and Glendale... Good guys and very Helpful.. ask for Edward and tell him Ron sent ya.If they are close to you. Save your ab for base coats for art work and hi-lites and some small touch ups...If you want to start doing flames get your self an old hood or find an old realty signs paint it black or white or what ever base kolor you wish and get some good 1/8" fine line tape and just start practicing you flames... Buy the green or tan kolor tape if you are just starting out... much cheaper and you will want to buy as many rolls as you can afford.. ron

[fresnojohns]

Be careful of some of the paints you buy as they are not compatable.
Always do a test panel before doing something you have alot of work in.
I have used the createx water base and sprayed clear Krylon Acrylic or
a brand called Duplicolor over it with no problem. One important thing is to
read the spray can and see if the clear can be recoated!!! Very important.
Because if its not and its sanded or not the fresh clear will wrinkle everything
all the way down to your artwork. Also make sure its ok to use it over certain material like plastic. Before buying some of the bottle paints at Walmart always do a test mix before putting in airbrush and spraying.
Hope it helps,
Fresno

[mark13]

Update I used House of Kolor Gold from Walmart $4.00 for 1 oz yikes I put 3 coats on the knob I then bought Krylon triple thick crystal clear glaze and put 2 coats over the knob and it turned out great,nice and shiney ;-)

Can anyone tell me if I can beat Walmarts price on the house of kolor gold any where I need like a quart at least but very expensive..

Im next going to do my steering wheel and roll bar with the gold...

Oh by the way Im currently using vinyl graphics on my car but as soon as I feel like I have the painting down Ill start on the body..

We have a car show going on @ Speed World 6/30 8pm to 3am I have placed in the top 3 in sports car in my last 2 shows..I own a 2004 Miata Speed and would love to talk to anyone who might come out in Phx Az... Oh Ill take pics of the interior after Im all done with it..Thank you all for the help and replys ;-)