I've changed some things since the start of this thread...i sitll hate painting...

I now run a Craftsman oiless compressor with a 17 gallon tank with automatic water ejection... with an in line coelescing filter/water trap ( extreme overkill) .... the only Badger left is the cresensda 175... i do all my metalic spraying with it.. and single color coverage as well..I now have a pair of iwata top feeds for detail work... all run off of a manifold with individual regulators and disposable filters.. presure is 30psi for all but metalics.. metallics are sprayed at 40... I now starin all my pint through a paint filter and most nights it goes off with out a hitch... but I still hate painting....

Sometimes you can find a deal on a Badger refurb / demo at Garage Sale

I got a 200 for 25 plus shipping a month ago ;)

What kind of brush?
Iwata HP-CS (top cup,gravity feed)
What kind of compressor?
Craftsman I got from friend for $40..25gal tank, fill shut off and paint all day!
Water trap? Yup Remote Regulator? Yup
What kind of paint?
Createx, and the Michaels house special! fitty cent a bottle!!
What kind of thinner?
H2O, but have to get something better!
What pressure?
15-25 psi
What cleaner?
water and ammonia in a bucket, dunk and on to the next color!
Any tips?
I also have a hair dryer handy..quick dry!
Don't clean your brush in pure ammonia, left a cup in it over night and it took the chrome off!!!

I'd forgotten all about this thread...pure gold and a ton of fun.

Bumping this one up, I got an airbrush for xmas, really helpful stuff in here. thanks Guys!

Bump, good info here..... Thanks Numby for starting this!!!

Anyone feel like doing a demo at Plugfest for us rattle can guys?