Airbrushing is the process of applying complex images to the surface of cars, motorcycles and other vehicles. Perform this technique using special equipment. The most common airbrush on the hood. This process requires certain skills. Today, a new technology has also appeared - this is vinyl airbrushing.
Why draw?
This is one of the most working and most effective anti-theft systems. Moreover, cars are rarely stolen, where the plot is based on a complex plot that covers most of the body.
Also, in addition to security functions, airbrushing by car demonstrates to everyone who sees the car the interests and hobbies of the driver, his vision of the world and ideas about beauty. Sometimes with the help of such artistic tuning it is possible to hide the consequences of body repairs.
The drawing makes it easy to remove color imperfections. Images on plastic spare tire covers on most crossovers and jeeps stop thieves. These caps have affordable prices, and you can remove them almost without difficulty.
DIY art
It is not difficult to carry out any drawing on a car body. This art is only now beginning to develop. This process can bring a lot of pleasure, because this is creativity in its purest form. In addition, a drawing made independently is a serious amount that can be saved.
Issue price
How much does exclusive car airbrush cost? The price for such services can be quite high.
It depends on the level of the company, the training of artists and the characteristics of the region. On average, the price ranges from 9,000 to 25,000 rubles.
If you decide to paint the whole body, then it will cost more. The minimum price starts at 110,000 rubles and can instantly grow to 300,000, depending on the task. For many companies that specialize in such services, airbrushing on the hood can cost as much as half the car itself. Drawing on spare caps will be cheaper. Its price can rise if specialized paints with a special effect are used in the process. Some companies charge a design fee. Often a project has an initial price of 5,000 rubles, so it’s better to meet with artists with a ready-made idea in mind.
If the airbrushing on the machine will suffer as a result of the accident, then the companies restore the image. Small fragments can be restored at a discount, but in the event of a complete recreation, you will have to pay the full cost.
What do you need for airbrushing?
First of all, you need the main tool - an airbrush. They are sold in art stores.
You should also get a compressor and a hose that will connect the two components. You should also buy quick-detachable connectors - this will greatly facilitate the work. In order not to harm health, it is recommended to purchase a respirator and filters to it.
To disassemble the body parts, standard tools are used: ratchets, heads, screwdrivers and much more. If you want the image to dry as quickly as possible, you will need to purchase infrared drying. After that, dust will not stick to the drawing.
Airbrush paints
This is the second important question for those who decide to apply some pattern on the surface of the body. In the process, various compositions are used. For paints for permanent airbrushing, certain requirements are made:
- Moisture resistant.
- Resistance to ultraviolet radiation.
- A rich set of colors.
- Possibility of breeding.
- Good spray and uniform coat.
There are several types of paints popular with artists . All of them have certain characteristics. Each type helps to solve a specific problem.
Car nitro paint
Nitro paints for machines are characterized by quick, almost instant drying after application. Special solvents must be used with them, and their toxicity is very high.
Among the advantages distinguish: very fine grinding, the ability to perform transparent fills or display very thin lines. Such airbrush paints quickly dry out, which allows you to make several layers in one session.
Among the shortcomings - low color rendering. Because of this, dyes fail to create bright and rich drawings. Mixing colors does not always give the expected result. During flushing, the varnish layer on the body may be damaged.
Enamels and acrylic paints
These coloring materials are the least resistant to mechanical stress and atmospheric conditions.
Among the advantages is the exact result when mixing and using. Acrylic mixtures are soluble in water and non-toxic, and their palette is quite extensive. Another advantage is that acrylic paints dry quickly. After the airbrush on the machine dries, the drawing will become dull. But this is easy to fix with varnish.
Special paints
This is the best choice, and with them you get a truly perfect result. These mixtures are non-toxic, perfectly combined with any coatings. The palette includes transparent colors and metallic. Also, ordinary car paints are used to create drawings.
Image selection
This is an important and crucial step. The main thing here is that the image is combined with the machine.
After all, this will have to travel long enough. The best tuning will look ridiculous on an old classic VAZ. Therefore, a sketch should be thought out well.
Today there are a variety of drawings on cars. Airbrushing can be performed using various technologies with different effects. You can also draw with your own hands. For beginners in this business, ready-made stencils are sold.
Types of airbrushing
The classic is done with an airbrush. Real professionals in this art can create an image of almost any complexity. It can be simple stylish lines or full-fledged paintings. Glowing airbrushing on a car will “burn” in the dark with neon light. It looks very impressive.
Teipography is a special vinyl sticker. The image is printed on a large format printer. Using this coating, you can effectively mask various body defects. If desired, this film can be easily removed. Applying it requires accuracy - the pattern can be easily damaged. The cost is 10 times cheaper than classic tuning. You can do this simply yourself. First, wash the surface of the machine and degrease it. Spray soapy water in the place where you will glue the vinyl. Separate the base from the sticker and place the latter on the selected surface. Try to smooth out the film in the highest quality possible. If there are bubbles, pierce these places with a needle and blow dry with a hairdryer, they will disappear. In order not to damage the picture, do not wash the car for a week.
3D paintings - images that are 100% imitating reality. Often such airbrushing is enhanced by various volumetric elements of fiberglass. Still distinguish monochrome drawings and color.
Features of airbrushing
Airbrushing by car is not so difficult. It is important to work in a dust-free room and have certain skills. But this process has features. For example, it is better for beginners to work with a white or black car.
White color is solemn, but quite easily soiled. This should be considered when choosing a sketch. It must be remembered that any color on a white background will be darker than it is. Modern white shades may be different. Even if you know what the car is painted with, you can still not find the right color.
Airbrushing on a white car will look spectacular if the picture is monochrome, in gray-blue tones. Also for white, some bright and cheerful pictures are ideal. On a black car, it's better to draw something stylish. When choosing a sketch, you should consider the possibilities of the background. For black, both monochrome images and color paintings are suitable.