i don't want to start anything here. i know some people like the aztek and some people think it's evil incarnate. i don't want to argue one way or the other, i just happen to use the thing. that said, here's the question...

for those that know the nozzles well, what exactly is the difference between the nozzles? i know that there's the large/small nozzles, the plastic/metal needles and the spatter nozzle is in a category of it's own. what exactly does the metal needle give you vs the plastic? how is the 'acrylic' nozzles different from those not designated as acrylic?

i mostly use acrylic so i usually end up using the red nozzle for things like camo, orange for general base coat coverage and yellow for clear-coat. i'll also use the tan metal-needled nozzle to sray ink for preshading. would anyone like to suggest a different strategy?

any input would be appreciated. thanks in advance!

Hey there Paul,

Although I really can answer your questions as to what tip is used for what paint, but I personally use the tan nozzel for my fine work, whether I am using acrylic or enamel paint, and usually use the grey one for general coverage stuff.

I do know that the tan nozzle will give you the finest line of the bunch...and I have had mine down as fine as a pencil line(mind you there is alot of playing around with the correct paint to thinner ratio, air pressure and distance from the model), but it can be done.

Hey Paul,
I use the tan nozzle for just about everything I paint.. I use acrylics exclusively now. Adjusting ratios and pressures depending on what I want....I have played round with the other tips, and found that for the most part, they will give you a different width of pattern. I have sparyed enamls through an acrylic nozzle and had no difference..Just a pain in the [auto-censored] to clean... Hope it helps..


Dave

I use the black nozzle as it doesn't seem to clog up as fast for me as the gray or tan nozzles do. I use acrylic only. I know that there is a list somewhere that explains the differences of all the nozzles. Hope it helps
capnjock

If it would help, some time ago I made up an identification sheet for the different spray heads. PM you email and I will send it.

John

I found this site online. It seems to have all the info you need.
http://homepage.mac.com/srogers4/hobbies/models/airbrush/nozzles.html

Jamie

I personally have found that I don't get good results using any of the other nozzles for my Aztek brush, except the black and white ones. I only spray acrylics. I'm not sure of exactly why this is, but I know that's what I've found. Between the white and the black the white does seem to put out a lot more paint, in a wider spray, while the black one seems to be able to do a finer line.