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0.3mm vs 0.5mm nozzle for general purpose AB
Chrisk-K
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Maryland, United States
Joined: January 09, 2012
KitMaker: 310 posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 12:27 PM UTC
I'm interested in the Grex XGi and plan to use it as a general purpose, wide coverage AB (applying primers and base coats). I use AK primers and Tamiya acrylics. Should I get one with a 0.3mm nozzle or a 0.5mm nozzle?
retiredyank
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Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 03:05 PM UTC
I use a .3, but don't see any reason a .5 wouldn't do what you are looking for. With a .3, you achieve finer control for other purposes. I can achieve a 2mm line with my .3 Badger tip.
mj
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Illinois, United States
Joined: March 16, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 03:29 PM UTC
I, too, use a .3 tip in my airbrush. When you get comfortable with it, it is extremely versatile.

Cheers,
Mike
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