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TCP: Master Airbrush Paint Booth
betheyn
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Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2016 - 12:40 AM UTC


Brian Culbertson takes a look at Master Airbrush Portable Paint Booth with Led Lights.
It will be an ongoing use of product to see if there are any issues the future buyer should be aware of.

Read the Review

If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
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Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2016 - 03:05 AM UTC
Great review, Brian! … that sums things up very nicely.

I’ve used the unlighted model for over three years and have been very pleased with its performance thus far. I find the price to be a very good value (either model), and with postal rates skyrocketing these days, free shipping is a nice bonus!

Allow me to add … I mostly use acrylics and found the filters can occasionally be washed out and reused — mileage may vary. It pays to keep a spare filter on hand.

Cheers!🍺
—mike
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Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2016 - 05:50 AM UTC
Hey Mike,

Thanks. It's hard to put into words a booth that is a transformer.
I need to look at video reviews. LOL

The LED'S make a big difference. They offer three models, Model B400DC is just the booth, no hose. Model B420DKC, hose, no lights. The one I reviewed is top dog.

If you can pick up the lighted one, do it. According to the website you can put two together, like I mentioned in the review, to make a bigger booth. I currently don't have the room to do this, but when I do......

See ya in the funnies..........
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Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2016 - 07:41 PM UTC
Looks like a promising booth.
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Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2016 - 09:10 PM UTC
Hello Fred,

I'm very happy I got this. It fits my needs for the space I'm using it in and I don't have to wait for a warmer day to get projects painted.



justsendit
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Posted: Monday, December 12, 2016 - 01:58 AM UTC

Quoted Text

… According to the website you can put two together, like I mentioned in the review, to make a bigger booth. I currently don't have the room to do this, but when I do......


“Transformer” — exactly!🤖

No more room here either, but for my needs (1/35 armor), the single booth is just fine. However, being stackable should prove a very useful option for the shipwrights and wingy-thingy builders out there. Just imagine ... 🔲🔲🔲🔲🔲 Lol!

Cheers!🍺
—mike

PS: I contacted TCP Global via e-mail to ask if the LEDs could be purchased separately. I received a very speedy response informing me that they are not available as such. Anyway, it was worth a shot — off to the hardware store! 🛠
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Posted: Monday, December 12, 2016 - 03:06 AM UTC
Hello Mike,

Bummer about the lights. Here's a thought on the lights, head over to Petco or Petsmart and grab a 24" LED aquarium light.

Should cost around $35.00.

See ya in the funnies...............
justsendit
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Posted: Monday, December 12, 2016 - 03:40 AM UTC
Hey Brian, That's an excellent idea!💡

I did a web search and found 7.5" and 11" acquarium LEDs on Amazon which might just do the trick.

Thanks for the tip!🍻
—mike
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Posted: Monday, December 12, 2016 - 01:33 PM UTC
Been using the non lighted model for 5 yrs. LOVE IT!
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Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 02:11 AM UTC
I like it a lot but is safe only with acrylics or also with laquer and Enamel?...
BigfootV
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Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 03:03 AM UTC
Hello Vicious,

You can use it with any of the paint you mentioned. I've used all three since I got it. No problems with it so far. With acrylics you won't have to get another filter, just wash it out.

When doing enamels and such, place the exhaust out a window or vent like was mentioned in the review.

HTH

See ya in the funnies........
Vicious
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Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 05:47 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Hello Vicious,

You can use it with any of the paint you mentioned. I've used all three since I got it. No problems with it so far. With acrylics you won't have to get another filter, just wash it out.

When doing enamels and such, place the exhaust out a window or vent like was mentioned in the review.

HTH

See ya in the funnies........



Thanks!....my concern is more in the danger of fire/explosion.... ...but i presume is not easy reach the LEL concentration and the spark at the same time
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Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 10:43 AM UTC
No problem Vicious,

Spark of fire/boom-boom is not going to happen with this unit. The only way the LEL levels would get that high would be if you seal the room up. Even then, you'd pass out before it would spark.

See ya in the funnies.......
Vicious
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Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 01:56 PM UTC
Yep i was thinking the same...Thanks!
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