Beading Problem, Help! - tanTALK

lwright82 · 10-05-2008, 02:04 AM

I am new to the airbrushing business. I am in the process of practicing on all of my friends and family before I even think of charging:) Anyway, I am having trouble with beading. Is it because I am going to slow? Do I need to adjust my airflow or does that only affect the width of the spray pattern? Any suggestions would be much appreciated:)
I am the maximist hvlp tanning system.

Shantilly · 10-05-2008, 07:50 AM

i would think u need to adjust your air flow.

engfant · 10-05-2008, 10:37 AM

More air and/or less solution .

besthands · 10-06-2008, 02:14 PM

Measure out your solution use, beading is caused by too much solution on too small of an area, cut back on solution knob, increase pressure if using a compressor rig, and move faster when spraying. Hope you get it working !!!

btan2 · 10-06-2008, 06:08 PM

Hi there.. I also have a maximist & have notice if the air pressure is up high AND/OR 2close with the high pressure it will do that.. Ive turned it down alil lower & kept 4 or 5 inches away from client~ the spray turns out GREAT!

Hope helps alil! Take Care*

lwright82 · 10-07-2008, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btan2

Hi there.. I also have a maximist & have notice if the air pressure is up high AND/OR 2close with the high pressure it will do that.. Ive turned it down alil lower & kept 4 or 5 inches away from client~ the spray turns out GREAT!

Hope helps alil! Take Care*

They recommend 1 1/2 - 2 turns on the pressure knob, which I have found to be way too much. What do you set it at? And if I'm not mistaken there is no solution flow knob, right?
Thanks for your help,
Leah

btan2 · 10-07-2008, 07:48 PM

1 1/2 turns is way too much 1st time I did that it was beading & running. I barley get it a half turn.. Its better to start it less then u can turn it up alil more... also if u get a spot with alittle too much.. i jus instantly pull the solution part off hold in my hand & use the hose part to dry the spot.. it was great doesnt run & ends up blending in... ;)

sweetmoon · 10-09-2008, 08:55 AM

/\ all those are very good answer, also consider using a prep spray to remove any film left on the skin just in case skin is not completely clean , just as an extra step.

aliwilliams85 · 02-20-2009, 09:27 AM

I have the maximist hvlp and 1 1/2 turns was WAYYY too much. I only have mine turned about 1/2 turn, maybe a little less and it sprays very evenly now. LOVE IT!

Tan Talker · 02-20-2009, 09:48 AM

Are your subjects exfoliating properly before you spray them? I agree with the prep gel suggestion. It is better to use the right spray setting. Shower, exfoliate, no antiperspirant, no cologne or perfume , prep and spray.

10-05-2008, 02:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
lwright82 Join Date: Aug 26 2008 Location: WA Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	Beading Problem, Help! I am new to the airbrushing business. I am in the process of practicing on all of my friends and family before I even think of charging:) Anyway, I am having trouble with beading. Is it because I am going to slow? Do I need to adjust my airflow or does that only affect the width of the spray pattern? Any suggestions would be much appreciated:) I am the maximist hvlp tanning system.

10-05-2008, 07:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Shantilly Who The **** is Derf? Join Date: Oct 28 2001 Location: Ontario Posts: 757 Rep Power: 27	Re: Beading Problem, Help! i would think u need to adjust your air flow.

10-06-2008, 06:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
btan2 Join Date: Aug 6 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 127 Rep Power: 16	Re: Beading Problem, Help! Hi there.. I also have a maximist & have notice if the air pressure is up high AND/OR 2close with the high pressure it will do that.. Ive turned it down alil lower & kept 4 or 5 inches away from client~ the spray turns out GREAT! Hope helps alil! Take Care*

10-09-2008, 08:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
sweetmoon Join Date: Jan 13 2006 Location: FL Posts: 49 Rep Power: 0	Re: Beading Problem, Help! /\ all those are very good answer, also consider using a prep spray to remove any film left on the skin just in case skin is not completely clean , just as an extra step.

02-20-2009, 09:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
aliwilliams85 Join Date: Feb 10 2009 Location: texas Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Re: Beading Problem, Help! I have the maximist hvlp and 1 1/2 turns was WAYYY too much. I only have mine turned about 1/2 turn, maybe a little less and it sprays very evenly now. LOVE IT!

02-20-2009, 09:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tan Talker Join Date: Jan 18 2002 Location: Lake Mary, Florida Posts: 1,274 Rep Power: 23	Re: Beading Problem, Help! Are your subjects exfoliating properly before you spray them? I agree with the prep gel suggestion. It is better to use the right spray setting. Shower, exfoliate, no antiperspirant, no cologne or perfume , prep and spray. __________________ http://tantalk.com/image.php?u=1297&dateline=1133700730

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