Best paint metal signs?

I have some one shot and thinner. Although the idea of thinning that down enough to shoot it scares the hell out of me.

I really want something with no or low odor. I do all of my painting in my tattoo studio and done want a lot of offensive odors when my customers come in.

I would prefer to stay in water based paints if possible. I am primarily doing things to be hung inside and not outside. However I believe a good coat of clear would protect most paints as long as they are light fast.

So I am open to suggestions, thanks for reading.

TattooGabby said:

I have some one shot and thinner. Although the idea of thinning that down enough to shoot it scares the hell out of me.

I really want something with no or low odor. I do all of my painting in my tattoo studio and done want a lot of offensive odors when my customers come in.

I would prefer to stay in water based paints if possible. I am primarily doing things to be hung inside and not outside. However I believe a good coat of clear would protect most paints as long as they are light fast.

So I am open to suggestions, thanks for reading.

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I wouldn't go pumping the stuff through your airbrush unless your already shopping for a new one.

I believe auto air is light fast and possibly the best choice, there will still be some smell but less than one shot, a decent clear over that is all you need, you can maybe arrange some temporary ventilation just for this job.

I know a lot of folks who only use one shot through their airbrush , As they say it is paint after all and as long as you reduce it and strain it you should be fine.
But you need to wear protective gear to save your lungs .
Wicked paint line or the Illustration paint by Createx works great as well as You guess it Auto Air which is designed for automotive work . While most of the new cars are plastic the old ones I drive are steel
All the water based paints I listed are light fast , But the clear coat will still be a urethane or enamel with a UV protection would be preferred .

So Createx Illustration would work? If so I can get that for about 11€ a bottle I don't know where to get wicked colors, however I have heard good things about createx.

yes Illustration will work. mainly it is wicked with a much finer grind on the pigment. At least that is the way I understand it.

Mr.Micron said:

yes Illustration will work. mainly it is wicked with a much finer grind on the pigment. At least that is the way I understand it.

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Thanks, I am gonna buy some and try it out.

Any suggestions on an odor free clear coat? I have used a clear acrylic medium thinned down with some success