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We are proud to announce our latest Ultimate product.....

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The Ultimate APEX Airbrush has been designed as a multi-purpose airbrush for all your spraying situations, from tight lines to a wide spray pattern.

The Ultimate APEX Airbrush successfully negates the need for several different needle and nozzle sizes utilising a progressive needle system, which covers nearly all spraying patterns and paint consistencies. There is also a reversible needle guard for even closer detail work. The APEX sits comfortably in the hand with the aid of an added finger rest for those long spraying sessions.

Extremely easy to use and maintain, this will be your go to airbrush on your work bench...

  • Progressive needle for virtually all your spraying needs
    Finger rest for superior handling
    Solvent resistent 'O' rings
    Superb balance
    Reversible needle guard for precision work
    Heavy nickel chrome plating
    Plastic colour cup cap for ease of use
    Adjustable trigger tension
    Self centring & sealing fluid tip
    Each unit hand tested


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Any ideas as to when you will have it back in stock?
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Plopper wrote:Any ideas as to when you will have it back in stock?
Within the next couple of weeks :th:
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Good to hear thanx for getting back to us on that. I got a bit of unexpected money for XMAS. So I'll be ordering one as soon as they come back in stock.
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When Paul was on the live show just he mentioned that the new stock was likely to go very quickly and to go on to the site and pre-order one for a better chance of getting one but looking I can't see anywhere to do that, can you tell us how to go about that please!
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Plopper wrote:When Paul was on the live show just he mentioned that the new stock was likely to go very quickly and to go on to the site and pre-order one for a better chance of getting one but looking I can't see anywhere to do that, can you tell us how to go about that please!

It will be on the site tomorrow, Paul did say :th:
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Plopper wrote:When Paul was on the live show just he mentioned that the new stock was likely to go very quickly and to go on to the site and pre-order one for a better chance of getting one but looking I can't see anywhere to do that, can you tell us how to go about that please!

https://www.umpretail.com/collections/p ... airbrush-1. :th:
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Sorry about that, I only caught the back end of what he was saying, thanx for the link, I've just pre-ordered one now!
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Any news on the restock?
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Plopper wrote:Any news on the restock?
We're still waiting :cheers2:
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Thanx for the update.

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Hi,

How can I pre-order the Ultimate APEX Airbrush ?
I was trying to do it on site but it doesn't let me do it ,
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Prodrigues wrote:Hi,

How can I pre-order the Ultimate APEX Airbrush ?
I was trying to do it on site but it doesn't let me do it ,
every chance they may have sold the next shipment already and can't take any more orders.
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Just a note to say that I love my Apex. I've had mine for around two weeks now and so far I've used it for priming, base coating and some fine detail work, and each time I have used the Apex, she has behaved flawlessly. Very easy to clean up, too. :thumb2:
If I am allowed one gripe, it's that I would have preferred the colour cup cover to be made of metal and not plastic. But I assume that was a cost issue. A very minor complaint though I assure you.
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SimonR2800 wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:45 pm If I am allowed one gripe, it's that I would have preferred the colour cup cover to be made of metal and not plastic. But I assume that was a cost issue. A very minor complaint though
I spoke to Ken at Badger about the plastic cover for the colour cup on the Badger 105 Patriot, he said it is deinately not a cost issue. Rather the plastic cover holds to the airbrush better so is less prone to fall (that happened to me with my damn Neo), does not degrade etc

I don't know about the Apex so don't know if this applies but the Patriot also has a black rubber needle cover to protect it. This again has nothing to do with cost cutting but rather that the rubber forms a sealed air pocket which doesn't drive the cover onto the needle to cause damage as a metal on would if dropped.
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We do have metal colour cup lids in stock to buy should you wish to "upgrade "
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Augustus wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2017 1:32 am
SimonR2800 wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:45 pm If I am allowed one gripe, it's that I would have preferred the colour cup cover to be made of metal and not plastic. But I assume that was a cost issue. A very minor complaint though
I spoke to Ken at Badger about the plastic cover for the colour cup on the Badger 105 Patriot, he said it is deinately not a cost issue. Rather the plastic cover holds to the airbrush better so is less prone to fall (that happened to me with my damn Neo), does not degrade etc

I don't know about the Apex so don't know if this applies but the Patriot also has a black rubber needle cover to protect it. This again has nothing to do with cost cutting but rather that the rubber forms a sealed air pocket which doesn't drive the cover onto the needle to cause damage as a metal on would if dropped.
I remember Paul saying in one of the videos, that they chose the plastic cover also for another reason: Metal covers sometimes stick and are difficult to remove without spilling color.
Makes sense to me, in fact this is the reason why I never use covers :thumb1:
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Plastic paint cup cap not a big deal for me...has no influence in performance
My Grex has a metal one and makes a heck of a noise when it clangs to the floor...I usually leave it off
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I would prefer a silicone cap for my airbrushes. Metal ones are a pain if they get stuck.
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Fair points made by all. Maybe I was a Magpie in a previous life - I like shiny stuff. ;) :tongue:
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Are the APEX airbrushes currently available from Ultimate Retail factory seconds (i.e., have cosmetic flaws) - the attached pictures seem to indicate this is the case? I would like to purchase an APEX, but want one free of defects, cosmetic or otherwise.

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darkhelmet25 wrote: Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:26 pm Are the APEX airbrushes currently available from Ultimate Retail factory seconds (i.e., have cosmetic flaws) - the attached pictures seem to indicate this is the case? I would like to purchase an APEX, but want one free of defects, cosmetic or otherwise.

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Hi matt, no they are all new ones those pictures are left from the few damaged ones we sold off a while back and need removing form the site :thumb2:
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Thanks, Paul, order placed.
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Paul,

Just realized I did not enter the ISM member discount code - any chance this can be applied?

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does the Apex come with a quick release air hose fitting?
I've read through the webshop page and this thread, but don't see anything like that mentioned.
if not, do you have them as a spare part or such?
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CygnusX1 wrote: Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:27 pm hi
does the Apex come with a quick release air hose fitting?
I've read through the webshop page and this thread, but don't see anything like that mentioned.
if not, do you have them as a spare part or such?
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It doesn't sorry no, you can pick them up from eBay and the like cheap though
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Paul wrote: Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:03 pm
CygnusX1 wrote: Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:27 pm hi
does the Apex come with a quick release air hose fitting?
I've read through the webshop page and this thread, but don't see anything like that mentioned.
if not, do you have them as a spare part or such?
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It doesn't sorry no, you can pick them up from eBay and the like cheap though

Yep, super cheap on eBay..you can get a package or three or five for under a tenner. 1/8" is the standard diameter
I also would suggest an in line filter...catches any bits of water, especially when using 2K clears as catches any stray water contamination
Again not expensive and the set up looks like this
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This one has a MAC valve as well attached just below the quick disconnect
Seems a bit awkward, but you get used to it very quickly
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Paul wrote: Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:03 pm It doesn't sorry no, you can pick them up from eBay and the like cheap though
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:01 pm [SNIP]Yep, super cheap on eBay..you can get a package or three or five for under a tenner. 1/8" is the standard diameter [/SNIP]
Ok thanks for the info, much appreciated thanks guys, I placed an order for one just now.
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CygnusX1 wrote: Fri Aug 30, 2019 12:46 am
Paul wrote: Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:03 pm It doesn't sorry no, you can pick them up from eBay and the like cheap though
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:01 pm [SNIP]Yep, super cheap on eBay..you can get a package or three or five for under a tenner. 1/8" is the standard diameter [/SNIP]
Ok thanks for the info, much appreciated thanks guys, I placed an order for one just now.
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Hello there. I would like to order an apex but is out of stock. When will it be available again?
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pikos wrote: Mon Oct 28, 2019 1:48 pm Hello there. I would like to order an apex but is out of stock. When will it be available again?
I have heard Paul say they are waiting for their order to come in from the States
Hopefully soon, keep an eye on the website
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Good morning,

Is there any news on when the Apex airbrush will be back in stock please?

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Paul mentioned they had an orde from Badger recently but that the airbrushes are imminent.

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onemac wrote: Sat Feb 15, 2020 10:19 am Paul mentioned they had an orde from Badger recently but that the airbrushes are imminent.

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These look like a really good buy. Seems, they’ve been out of stock a long time though. Hopefully available soon. Think I’ll have one when available.
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Okay, dumb question time... i finally got the Apex AB (albeit awhile back now) and none of my air hoses fit it.

Are the threads for the air connection metric?? What specifically are they? Thanks!
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barryf1fan wrote: Sun Apr 30, 2023 5:17 pm Okay, dumb question time... i finally got the Apex AB (albeit awhile back now) and none of my air hoses fit it.

Are the threads for the air connection metric?? What specifically are they? Thanks!
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There are 1/16” threads and 1/8” threads. The apex is the latter.
Your connector on airbrush and hose are likely 1/16, so need adapters to boost up to 1/8”
Similar adapter I did for my badger but I have a 1/8’ green line from my compressor
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I would get quick disconnects, a Mac valve and an inline filter as well

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Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sun Apr 30, 2023 5:45 pm
Was hunting for the answer. Send me a PM if this doesn’t help
There are 1/16” threads and 1/8” threads. The apex is the latter.
Your connector on airbrush and hose are likely 1/16, so need adapters to boost up to 1/8”
Similar adapter I did for my badger but I have a 1/8’ green line from my compressor
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I would get quick disconnects, a Mac valve and an inline filter as well

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Thanks Scott. I figured it was something along those lines. It screws on about a turn and a half and then starts to feel tight, like it's cross-threaded or something. LOL!!

I'll order an adapter, and in line moisture filter like I have on my Iwata. Thanks for the info!! :th:
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