Filtering Paint For Airbrush?

I would filter the paint. There's nothing more frustrating than a clogged air brush.

    Thanks Elliot I thought I should filter the paint but I wasn't sure. Take care Choo Choo Kenny 

Once upon a time, I used this in the paint jar.

 

 

I haven't used any type of filter in years. Haven't really found a reason too. Once in awhile I get some chunky paint that clogs everything up, but that's usually my own fault. If you use the proper thinner for the type of paint your using, and have sealed paint jars, you shouldn't really need to filter anything.

 

You can, but it's not required.

It is a good idea, particularly if you are using old paint or suspect the paint, but as Laidoffsick says, if you use proper thinner, and have sealed jars, there really won't be any reason to filer - most of the time.  I take the chance usually, and usually don't have problems.  When I do, they really, really, REALLY honk me off though, so . . . I';ve had to soak the whole dang thing in thinner overnight to get it really clean - before it would work again.  So you pays your money and takes your choice.  

A very inexpensive and easy way to filter your paint (should you choose to do so) is to use a very small piece from a pair of panty hose.  Simply place it over the end of the paint draw tube and use  a small rubber band to hold it in place.  The nylon mesh will allow the fine paint particles to easily pass through but will stop any airbrush-clogging chunks.