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04-04-2012, 10:00 AM
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 Join Date: Jun 7 2010 Location: Tehachapi, Ca
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Rep Power: 0  | What Airbrush equipment is the best bang for your buck in 2012? I am currently using an Earlex 1900 sprayer also refered to as a Maxi Mist I believe. (http://www.earlex.com/hv1900.php) and have not really ever been very satisfied with the machine. One of the problems is when you tilt the gun down solution will run out of the nozzle. I have tried taking it apart checking seals etc to no avail. I have had this machine for a couple of years and am thinking it's time to upgrade to a better quality system. So what is a better spay machine out there for under $500. I know as time goes by that everything gets better so I know there has to be something out there that's better than what I have. What do you have that you like? Also must be mobile. All the reviews on this site seem to be years old so looking for new information. |
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04-09-2012, 10:59 AM
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| Join Date: Apr 11 2011 Location: Toronto, ON
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Rep Power: 0 | Re: What Airbrush equipment is the best bang for your buck in 2012? I am currently using the Norvell VIP unit which I purchased in the fall (2011) I noticed they have redesigned it for 2012 changing the lines of the unit and the guns have solution cups similar to a Maximist (I think). The unit also appears to be sold as Tanning Essentials online. It is quite boxy but lightweight and I love the integrated gun holders in the unit. Plus it includes 2 guns so I use 1 for the sunless solution and the other for the post-moisturizing treatment. Both my clients and myself love the warm air from the hose between solutions especially during the Winter months brrrr. I was initially a bit apprehensive as it seemed like a lot of "plastic" and the guns tend to hold water but after using it now for 6 months I am quite happy with it's performance. It does however have the similar issue (you mentioned) with solution leakage which makes me wonder if that in part is why the guns have been changed for 2012. Only when I tilt the gun too much while spraying or sometimes I think if the cap is not threaded perfectly does this occur but as anyone doing mobile tans knows that can be quite unsettling mid-tan. I have been interested in buying a secondary unit from Tanning Central referred to as Clean Air unit with a gravity fed gun....so I will definitely be interested in what others have to say...great topic!! Thanks for posting! : ) |
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04-11-2012, 01:35 PM
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| Lamp Geek   Join Date: Dec 21 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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Rep Power: 12 | Re: What Airbrush equipment is the best bang for your buck in 2012? Yeah, Norvell has some nice kits. Also Cal Tan has the VIP Mobile Bronzer kit. Comes with enough solution & retail products to pay off the machine.
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04-11-2012, 06:53 PM
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Rep Power: 4 | Re: What Airbrush equipment is the best bang for your buck in 2012? We're using the Sprays of Rays unit and we love it. Good quality construction, solid gun. It's expensive though, and the hose is slightly heavy because it's so thick. The thing is a tank, though. http://www.artesiantan.com/Sprays-of...-p/3000-at.htm |
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04-12-2012, 09:42 PM
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Rep Power: 0 | Re: What Airbrush equipment is the best bang for your buck in 2012? Does anyone know if there are any specials running on the CalTan Mobile Bronzer? I have seen the unit for sale but would prefer to get a 'kit' to get started with.
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04-13-2012, 07:46 AM
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| Lamp Geek Join Date: Dec 21 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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Rep Power: 12 | Re: What Airbrush equipment is the best bang for your buck in 2012? Cal Tan has the VIP Mobile Bronzer Kit, it has everything you could want in a starter kit. Brought to you by California Tan, the MobileBronzer is a revolutionary, compact, and portable sunless tanning spray unit that delivers customized and flawless body-detailing in under four minutes for that "just from the beach tan" This light-weight, mobile spray unit is easy to transport for "anytime, anywhere" application treatments. The California Tan VIP MobileBronzer kit includes the following:
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04-13-2012, 05:31 PM
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Rep Power: 3 | Re: What Airbrush equipment is the best bang for your buck in 2012? If you are interested in the Sprays of Rays LVCLP you can get it at JMT $50 cheaper than Artesian is currently selling it for & you get free shipping. I hope to order mine next month. http://www.jamaicametan.com/equipment.html |
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07-10-2012, 06:04 PM
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Rep Power: 3 | Re: What Airbrush equipment is the best bang for your buck in 2012? kendollkay~I did order mine & I love it! Way less overspray so not as much product is wasted. I can do a tan a little faster with this gun than my old one & the all black looks much more professional than my old HVLP from American Turbine. I am really happy with my purchase. |
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