The word paint robotics usually conjures the image of massive paint factories and life-size robots. These robots are graceful perfectionist painters that apply paint at breakneck speed, flawless finish and superhuman consistency.

But not all paint robotics are as conspicuous. Actually, one of the most widely used paint robots is much smaller and works simpler: the air brush.

Airbrushes work by connecting a regulated nozzle with an air compressor. The air atomises the paint and forces it through the nozzle under pressure, wherein it is applied to a substrate. Although you may not imagine this when thinking of paint robotics, airbrushes are indeed classified as part of paint robotics. They are extremely useful mechanical tools that make paintwork more precise and easier for professionals.  They are used everyday on any surface from toy cars to dead animals.

Here are 4 popular uses for airbrushes and one not so known:

1. Motorcycle and car customisation.The most universally known use of airbrush technology is in motorcycle and car customisation. Fuel tanks and sports car hoods are great canvases of air brush art.

   
2. Models and toys. To make model trains and cars look flawlessly realistic, scale modellers and hobbyist use airbrush technology to replicate real world subjects and sceneries, bringing scenes to life with details such as weathering the sided of Royal Navy model boat  or painting a scenic detail of a European village.
3. Makeup and bodypainting.HD TV picks absolutely every imperfection. So, to ensure flawless make-up on TV and films, make-up artists use airbrush. It also quicker to use and more hygienic.
4. Manicures and Fingernail Painting.Before airbrushing became popular in the beauty industry, customers had to sit for almost an hour waiting for their nail polish to dry. With airbrush, waiting time is reduced to almost none.

One not so known use of airbrush:

5. Now, this is one use you’ll never think about, but an airbrush is a taxidermist’s friend. Taxidermy is an art that requires attention to details, especially when creating finely detailed facial features and uniform colour in an animal’s coat, scale or skin. And for this, what could be a better tool that an airbrush?

   

The versatility of an airbrush, from shading details in taxidermy to decorating fingernails with intricate artwork, has changed the way art is created. In the past, if you want a racing stripe painted on your customised muscle car, you’ll have to use a small brush and spend hours to create a flawless finish. Now, with the use of an airbrush, you can do it in half the time. If you want to know more about airbrushes feel free to contact us.