More Spattering....

OK, so I did more searching on the forum and found that the needle being bent could be the problem. There is the slightest little bend at the tip. Could that small of a bend make that much of a difference? Well obviously cause I have a problem! :-)

I feel like I am talking to myself. No your not, your thinking to yourself. Ok, thanks!

Hey there Piflo!

I just now came across your post.  Not sure if you've tried this or not but have you tried straightening the tip yet?  Even the tiniest of bends in the sharp tip will foul things up.  Every once in a great while I'd give my Iwata needle a little "tune up" by pulling it back along some very fine sandpaper.  We're talking uber-fine sand paper.  As you're pulling it back, be sure to rotate the needle between your finger tips.  You'll know if you have even the tiniest kink if you can feel it dragging on the sandpaper.  Three or four pulls along the paper and the the needle worked like new.

It takes about ten seconds to do that so give it a try and see if that takes care of the splattering issue.  If it doesn't and you're still getting splatters even with water, it might be time to see if a new needle will eliminate the problem.

Good luck!

Eric

I will give that a shot and let you know. Thanks!

OK, didn't work. I am pretty sure I got any bends out. Needle looks perfect.

It is hard to describe, but it sounds like there is air leaking in from another area or something. The spattering sounds like there is too much air or something. I have tried different psi. I guess I can try another needle and if that doesn't work, I will be lost. It always worked great for me before. (Iwata Revolution-CR).

Check the nozzle tip for any cracks/splits or splaying, as this is another possible cause of spattering. If the nozzle is damaged it will need to eb replaced.

If there is air getting into the paint path, I would expect to see bubbling in the paint cup when the needle is in the "forward" (closed) position.

Yeah, did that. And again when I read your post. I don't see anything out of the ordinary. This is so frustrating. I love this airbrush and really don't want to buy another.

There is not any bubbling in the cup when it is in the closed position, but when I pull back for paint, very slowly, bubbles start to come up. Can't remember if that is normal or not.

piflo1 wrote:

There is not any bubbling in the cup when it is in the closed position, but when I pull back for paint, very slowly, bubbles start to come up. Can't remember if that is normal or not.

Ok, now we're getting somewhere. There should never be any bubbling in your paint cup.

If you have removed the nozzle at all, check that the o-ring is present and intact. Make sure that the nozzle hasn't been "cross-threaded" and is screwed in all the way (but be careful not to over-tighten). If you have any available, apply a little beeswak to the nozzle threads. As far as I am aware, this is the only point where air may enter the paint path.