I find the range of movement on the buttons to be a little to restricted for my taste, which leads to me often applying too much pressure or not enough. Thanks for the insight Dave!

Jeremy,I spray 1/1 for a living and I agree with you.This looks alot closer to a "real"spraygun.When you spray 4-6 hours a day you find out very quickly what is comfortable and what works.I have been thinking about buying an AB ,but just might try my mini touch up gun. It has a .3 needle,is gravity fed,and a snap to clean.Will let you guys know what happens. J.T.

Hi Bill:

I got a Grex airbrush a couple of mnths ago and, what with the busy summer months, I am just now getting to the point of trying it out. I read the manual and Grex advises not to use cleaning solutions containing ammonia. Well, since I use acrylics (Tamiya, Gunze, PollyScale, and Modelmaster Acryl) exclusively, Windex has been my airbrush cleaning fluid for years. What have you tried/used to clean your Grex?

Thanks for any information you can provide.

Keith

I use water to initially clean the gun with acrylics, alcohol with Tamiya, and lacquer thinner for enamels or Tamiya paints. I then use lacquer thinner to clean out any residue (the thinner will not cut acrylics initially). I don't know if that's good long-term for the seals inside the brush, but it still performs very well after all this time, and I would recommend it enthusiastically.

Thanks for the reply Bill, but I don't use thinners/cleaners like lacquer thinner. Sort of defeats the reason I use the acrylics in my opinion. Guess I will have to do some experimenting...when i get the time.

Keith

Keith, there are numerous acrylic thinners on the market that might be able to help you.

UPDATE February 2012

I have discovered through constant usage of this fine piece of equipment that it has one Achilles heel: the nozzle is made from stainless steel, not brass as with many brushes. As a result, pressure from the needle can, over time, cause cracks in the nozzle. This results in air being forced back into the color well, causing bubbles or even shutting down the brush entirely.

As the nozzles retail for a stiff $20 each, you might want to exercise care when pushing the needle into the nozzle. Too much pressure can cause a crack, as it did with mine.

If you find air is bubbling back up into your color cup or the well (for small applications), then check your nozzle for cracks and replace as necessary.

Doing a zombie on this thread.
Based a great deal on on the Bill's review, I just bought a very slightly used for demo Grex Tritium TG and compressor for the retail on the ab alone. I will need to get a hose, since the hobby shop sold that off separately. I was initailly just looking for the compressor since it's so quiet, but when I talked to the guy on the phone, he said he'd used it to demo. At the store, I asked if he still had the ab and what he's be willing to sell it for. So, for $205, I now have a Tritium TG and compressor with warranty paperwork!
Thank, Bill, for the review of the compressor and airbrush.

I think the comment "beats the pants of a Iwata" clearly comes from someone who cant operate an Iwata. Its a precision tool - end of.

These top end airbrushes are all pretty much the same. Saying that I like this review and I want to buy a Grex - I own 2 Iwatas. I don't need anything to replace them - but its another tool in the box.