My Airbrush Won't Spray - Let's Fix It!

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My Airbrush Won't Spray - Let's Fix It!. If you follow the steps I cover and your Airbrush is in good working order, your paint is thin enough, it will spray. Check out my Amazon Affiliate links below for the products I use in this video. Subscribe for more Airbrush tips, tricks and "How To's". It is my goal to help you speed up your learning process by having you avoid the mistakes I have made by trial and error. I also want to help you make some "Do It Yourself" accessories for around your Airbrush shop to make your project easier and save some money.
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@mastafoo886 5 месяцев назад

seen a frickin LOT of airbrush cleaning videos, this is the first time ive ever seen anyone push the needle back thru square side forward to clean the body. From here, that looks like a damn solid tip, and is something im going to try when i next clean my cheapo neoeco that i use for priming. Thanks for the video, and you have earned a sub, mate.

@TheAirbrushGarage 5 месяцев назад

MF, I am glad you liked the video. I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment.

@ProspectorsGhost Год назад

WOW. I have seen many different RU-vid videos on airbrush cleaning but I have never seen any of the other airbrush users use that particuler method of cleaning the inside of an airbrush by running the needle through the brush backwards and how well that method will work in helping clean the inside of the airbrush. Once again you have taught me some more very useful information. Thank You Sir.

@NalzEmpire 12 дней назад

Wow it's worked again, Thankyou so much!

@TheAirbrushGarage 10 дней назад

Nalz, I am glad you liked the video. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.

@thehungryhungarian84 Год назад

As a beginner this was very useful! Thank you!

@TheAirbrushGarage Год назад

Karibree, I am glad you liked the video and fond it helpful. Thanks for watching.

@paulcolterman3087 11 месяцев назад

Paul from NB Canada Thanks for the great content!!! Now if I had only seen this video before I spent a few days fighting my Sotar 20/20¡!!

@TheAirbrushGarage 11 месяцев назад

I'm glad I could help Paul. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.

@danielhinrichsen5923 9 месяцев назад

Thanks picked up a couple tips.

@TheAirbrushGarage 9 месяцев назад

Daniel, glad I could help. Thanks for watching.

@samuel-mj8ov 10 месяцев назад

Really effective for your video thanks for the information ❤

@joecosier22 Год назад

Wow! Thanks to this video my cheapo airbrush is spraying like new again! I was having issues with it spraying very sporadic and turns out that there was the tiniest speck of dried paint in the main nozzle outlet. I was ready to throw it in the trash and buy a new one. Running the needle blunt end first was what did it. Thanks again!

@TheAirbrushGarage Год назад

Joe, Nice! I love to hear when one of my videos help someone. It makes the effort worth it. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

@eagleeye9549 Год назад

Thank you.

@billysayers7941 Год назад

Graight video thanks I will be trying your methods of cleaning.

@TheAirbrushGarage Год назад

Billy, glad you liked the video. thanks for watching.

@CheezelsTV 8 месяцев назад

Watching the whole video was worth it just for the tip of taking the needle out through the front, and then using the blunt end to dislodge any stubborn paint residue!!

@TheAirbrushGarage 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, Cheezels. I am glad you liked the video. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching

@robertmann7277 Год назад

Thank you for the backwards needle trick ( 1st I heard of it), subbed ÷ liked )

@TheAirbrushGarage Год назад

Thanks Robert, I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for subscribing.

@welding128 6 месяцев назад

thank u

@TheAirbrushGarage 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome, Ken. I am glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching.

@eagleeye9549 Год назад

This reminds me of cleaning the M16. No matter how many times you cleaned it, and thought you were done, there was ALWAYS something left. Lol

@TheAirbrushGarage Год назад

Eagle Eye, sounds like your are military. If so, thank you for your service.

@eagleeye9549 Год назад

@@TheAirbrushGarage Your welcome sir.

@sahhull 10 месяцев назад

@@eagleeye9549 The M designation was the military clue. Civilians dont have access to M16s Im a Brit and know that.

@sahhull 10 месяцев назад

Its not difficult. Ive had my cheap airbrush for 6 years. It still works. I take the time to take it apart and clean it. Every time. The problem is... People always looking for the 'that will do' shortcut and the easy fix. The shortcut and the easy fix will result in a clogged airbrush

@TheAirbrushGarage 10 месяцев назад

Northy, I agree that is a problem. But the other problem most people have is that their paint is too thick and not flowing properly. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.

@dannymorgan2061 Год назад

Hello, love your channel. So I have a Badger Sotar and I’m trying to get fine lines and I’ll start out fine but when I get to the end of my line and let off I get a spurt of paint . I’m wondering if it’s the needle not seating well in the nozzle or what. Thanks in advance.

@TheAirbrushGarage Год назад

Danny, that is exactly what it is. Needle not seating. Get a needle reamer and GENTLY clear the nozzle. It the gold tool. amzn.to/3QD0SIo. Hope this helps and thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

@dannymorgan2061 Год назад

@@TheAirbrushGarage ok well I guess I have a fairly decent grip on the gun then lol . Thanks so much for the reply.

@charlescastell4638 Год назад

I like to use pipe cleaners when cleaning the interior of the air brush body, instead of running the needle in backwards; I'm afraid of damaging the Teflon seal at the rear of the cavity. Seems to work really well, and can be used over, rinsed and again until it comes out clean. Just my 2 cents worth!

@dancuccurullo8453 Год назад

Charles, thanks for sharing. I have pipe cleaners in my box as well. There are many ways to accomplish the same task, and it is not only helpful for other viewers to hear what others are doing it is helpful for me as well. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.

@medic27503 2 года назад

I am strongly entertaining the idea of airbrushing.I swayed away from it for some time think I had to be an artist( able to draw) to airbrush. Guessing that's not completely true. I have been been watching your videos for a while and I like what I see so far. Keep sharing Please. Now for a question, Is it good idea to have a water trap at both the compressor unit and the spray gun or what? Thanks in advance

@ryanbarkley5437 2 года назад

Hey bud. If you get a thankless compressor, definitely want a moisture filter. You probably want a compressor with a tank then won't need moisture filter on airbrush. The tank less compressors get lot of moisture. Probably best to avoid

@ryanbarkley5437 2 года назад

You should try it if you're interested. It's a bit of learning curve. But there's groups in Facebook, like post Anything Airbrush. Or these videos are pretty good. So there's help.out there if you want to get into.

@TheAirbrushGarage 2 года назад

AP, I only have a water trap at my gun. I am running a Fortress 2 gallon tank and I never get water. But if you have a tankless, I totally agree with Ryan, they run hot and produce a lot of moisture. I would avoid thankless compressors. I have a video on both the 1 gallon and 2 gallon Fortress.I use the 2 gallon in my shop. Can't beat It for the money. As far as needing to be an artist...it helps to have some artistic ability but not totally necessary. I transfer or trace my designs most of the time. As you learn techniques your artistic ability will increase as well. Hope this helps. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching

@mattmanchip9419 2 месяца назад

Im having an issue where ive cleaned my airbrush, but now the tip of the needle is going through and just past the guard, do u know what ive broken?

@TheAirbrushGarage 2 месяца назад

Matt, Check to see if you have a cracked nozzle. I can't imagine you crack it that bad that the needle is moving that far forward. But its worth checking.

@mattmanchip9419 2 месяца назад

@@TheAirbrushGarage THANK YOU!!!

@johnson6048 Год назад

What PSI do you recommend running the Iwata Eclipse? I'm having no luck spraying the Createx Wicked standard paint even with 4011 reducer. It just seems way too thick of a paint. Thinking maybe I'm not using the correct PSI. I'm new to airbrushing and this Wicked paint has been a nightmare.

@TheAirbrushGarage Год назад

Sorry to hear you are having problems. I spray at 27PSI. Start with 10 drops of reducer and 2 drops of paint. If that is going good then add a drop or two more of paint until you get to fifty fifty. Try that and let me know I hope this helps.

@johnson6048 Год назад

@@TheAirbrushGarage Thank you! I've watched many videos on airbrush paint especially the Createx brand and your the first to advise that mix. I've heard "spray it right out of the bottle or add 5 to 10% of 4011 reducer" which was a clog recipe. Thank you again! I'll give it a trt as it makes sense given my experience this far. I imagine this will help others too. Subscribed.

@TheAirbrushGarage Год назад

@johnson6048 Chris, if you haven't seen these videos yet, check them out they may help ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XnbRkeYBVyY.html

@TheAirbrushGarage Год назад

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@jeffbyrd2803 2 года назад

Question brother.. my paint room is air conditioned around 72 degrees. My masters airbrush compressor with trap. I seem to get alot of moisture in my trap. Do I need to use a small moisture trap under my gun. And pointers will help. Thanks again brother

@TheAirbrushGarage 2 года назад

Jeff, I have a trap at everyone one of my brushes. Are you running a tankless compressor? If your compressor is running hot the air will still be hot after it passes the trap at the compressor and the hot air in the hose with the cool temperature in the room will create condensation so it is essential to have a trap at the brush. Hope this helps.

@jeffbyrd2803 2 года назад

It will brother. I was using a regulator value under my airbrush. For air control. But I will change our to trap and just regulate at value on compressor. Yes tankless. I got a new 3 gal craftsman. If this don't fix it. I change over to it.. but I rather use the little masters . Will it help if I put a small fan blowing on the masters to help keep it cooler.

@TheAirbrushGarage 2 года назад

@@jeffbyrd2803 Jeff, I don't think the fan will help. I would use the tank. If it's to loud. I would consider the 1 or 2 gallon Fortress. I have video’s on both. Very reasonably priced.

@jeffbyrd2803 2 года назад

@@TheAirbrushGarage its not that loud at all. Actually I bought it to airbrush with. Then I saw everyone using the little small one so I thought I would. I think I take your suggestion and set up my new craftsman 3 gal. And run a hose to a regulator on my paint bench. Man I really do appreciate you. Your a big help.

@TheAirbrushGarage 2 года назад

@@jeffbyrd2803 No problem Jeff. Thanks for supporting the channel.

@gregmiller7204 Год назад

What are the reducers referenced in this video?

@TheAirbrushGarage Год назад

Hi Greg, I use Createx 4011. And I have a bottle left of 4012 that I only use for cleaning. Once that is gone. I will just use the 4011.

@gregmiller7204 Год назад

@@TheAirbrushGarage Thanks

@wesfos Год назад

I need help....I am new to using an air brush, I purchased a brush in order to practice, only a cheaper one but it is dual action....After I cleaned the brush I noticed that when I push the trigger down for air I am also getting paint spraying from the cup....any assistance is appreciated...is it an adjustment issue ?

@TheAirbrushGarage Год назад

Wes, so you mean when you press down for air, you are getting paint? If so, your needle is not seated in your nozzle. Make sure there is no dried paint stuck in there, then make sure the needle is pushed althea way forward and lock the needle nut.

@wesfos Год назад

@@TheAirbrushGarage... thanks....I will try that

@giantlobsterboy644 Год назад

Airbrushes are amazing when they work. However, they are annoying as heck when you realize how much maintenance they need to work properly. I love and hate airbrushes.

@TheAirbrushGarage Год назад

GLB, It gets better the longer you do it. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

@gfoog3911 Год назад

My airbrush got stashed for six months after I had not completely cleaned it, all I had done at the time was gurgling some cleaner through it. I pulled it out of storage finally, but the intake (siphon feed) was fully clogged with extremely dry paint. I'm been soaking it, and scrubbing what I could for days now, and I got all the paint I can see out. The air sprays fine, all individual components are clean, but there is no suction in the intake. I would deeply appreciate any help you can offer. thanks!

@TheAirbrushGarage Год назад

Eishaaya, check the air hole on your bottle cap. If it is clogged, this will cause paint not to flow (siphon). Run a pipe cleaner through the siphon tube and clean the needle nozzle with a needle reamer. Use reducer for a cleaning agent. Let me know if this helps.

@gfoog3911 Год назад

@@TheAirbrushGarage first off, thanks for the response! I checked my bottle, and it was clogged. Unclogged the thing, but still no dice. As I mentioned, there's absolutely no suction in the intake, I put my finger there to feel for it previously, and felt nothing. Nozzle seems fine, I've run the needle through it quite a few times, and it has already soaked in cleaner for hours. I've been using iwata cleaner for all of my cleaning so far, is reducer/extender really superior to that? I have used extender to re-activate mostly dry paint mixes before, but I'd prefer to use cleaner for monetary reasons if it's not inferior.

@TheAirbrushGarage Год назад

@eishaaya3943 I would reach out to the manufacturer. Good luck, and don't give up. You will get it and learn from it.

@kevinhall8555 7 месяцев назад

What is 4011?!

@TheAirbrushGarage 7 месяцев назад

It is the preferred reducer for Createx paints. Here is a link to the 4011 data sheet. creatextech.com/assets/html/pages/4011-TDS.html I hope you find this helpful. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.