I have
had a chance to play around with my new compressor, the Iwata Sprint Jet IS-800.
Compared to the dinosaur I’ve been using for the past 10 years, this thing is a
major revelation. First of all, the old compressor always sounded like there
was a jackhammer being used on the street outside the garage. This new one is
very quiet indeed. I mean, it’s not like I had to use ear protection or
anything, but the difference is nice.
Secondly,
the water trap and pressure gauge adjustment seem to work well, for the small
time I’ve had to play around with them. Sometimes I get a bit of spritzing when
I first use the brush, but that just means I will make sure it isn’t pointed at
the model when I first give it some pressure until I see how it behaves over
time.
I turned
the pressure gauge down most of the way and could really feel the change in the
amount of air exiting the brush. I’m sure this means I’ll need to adjust the
thinning ratio when I have to do some tiny mottling. I’ll be using this feature
on the Fiat CR-25 that is currently working its way through paint. It’ll take
some getting used to, but I’m looking forward to having the options.
If you
want to see why I’m so delighted to have the new compressor, here is a
comparison shot of old vs new.
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