Sagola XTech Series, Instruction Manual

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7.2. Painted
Paint preparation
Follow the paint manufacturer's instructions and thin the paint with its proper solvent. Filter it through
a nylon strainer. It is best to prepare the paint relatively thin and make repeated passes across your
work to achieve the desired shade. This will also decrease paint buildup on the needle and decrease
cleaning time.
Some XTech airbrushes have a
fixed reservoir , for small amounts of material (XTech 100, 200 and
300) with capacities of 0.9 c.c. (0.03 oz.), 1.5 c.c. (0.05 oz.), 5 c.c. (0,16 oz.).
Other XTech airbrushes have a
removable reservoir (XTech 400 and 500). Depending on the amount
of paint you wish to spray, use the standard 9 c.c. (1/3 oz.) or 22 c.c. (3/4 oz.). Reservoir or select
the optional 7 c.c. (1/4 oz.), reservoir, 14 c.c. (1/2 oz.), 60 c.c. (2 oz.) or 100 c.c. (3 1/3 oz.).
Air Pressure Range
Working pressures vary between 1 and 2 bar (15 and 30 psi), depending on what type of work is
being done, the type of surface, what spray characteristics are desired, and paint viscosity.
Generally,
thicker paints or higher paint flow will require higher pressures .
The XTech is a double action airbrush for precise control. Push the trigger down for air flow and pull
the trigger back for Paint flow.
Spraying Fine Lines and Detail
To spray a fine line or detail, press the trigger down for
air flow and pull it back slightly for paint flow while
moving the airbrush very close to the surface.
Control the thickness of the line by adjusting the
distance between the airbrush and the surface and by
adjusting the amount of paint flow with the trigger. An
even finer line can be achieved by carefully removing
the needle cup and moving the airbrush closer to the
surface.
The needle and nozzle are very finely machined. A slight bend on
the tip of the needle can result in an uneven pattern. The XTech
needle cap protects the needle and still allows fine lines to be
sprayed.
Wide Lines, Fades, and Background Spraying
For wider lines, fades, and background spraying, pull
the trigger further back for more paint flow. Increase
the distance between the airbrush and artwork up to
15cm (6 in.) to control the line width.
Increasing the air pressure will also affect the spray
width.
The XTech airbrush will spray a background width of
approximately 5 cm (2 in.).
Speed of movement controls the density of the color
and fading effects.