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Beeswax for Badger airbrush head?

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  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: California
Posted by designkat1969 on Thursday, January 5, 2012 9:58 PM

Thanks for the reply.

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  • From: Fullerton, Calif.
Posted by Don Wheeler on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 11:05 PM

The bees wax is only needed if you replace the tiny brass tip that screws into the head.  It's like the 150 head that you can see on this page.  There are instructions on page 4 of the manual on how to do it.  But, unless you have removed it, you shouldn't have to mess with it.  More than likely, the white Teflon bushing between the head and the body is leaking.  Put a little lip balm (Chapstick) on the threads and see if the problem goes away.  The head should be wrench tightened, but don't overdo it.  Also, make sure the spray regulator is tightened all the way.

If all fails, contact Badger.  I'm sure they will make it right.

Don

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  • Member since
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  • From: California
Beeswax for Badger airbrush head?
Posted by designkat1969 on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 10:15 PM

I ordered a new Badger 200G gravity feed airbrush the other day, and right from the start there were bubbles coming into the color cup when I tried using it.

This airbrush has the older style head, and I've read that these heads need to be sealed with a special prepared beeswax. It even mentions this on the instructions but it doesn't really explain anything. How do you do this? Is there an alternative method? I will have to start hunting for prepared beeswax otherwise.

I have checked everything else and there are no clogs in the air ways.The bubbles are even there when I just use thinner and no paint, so it is not a viscosity issue either.

I have been using the the suction feed airbrushes for over 20 years, and this is my first gravity feed airbrush. I am hoping I don't have a dud.

Thanks,

Alex

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