Does the Iwata Eclipse have solvent resistant seals ?

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Does the Iwata Eclipse have solvent resistant seals ?

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, February 28, 2004 10:41 PM

Does anybody know if the Iwata Eclipse have solvent resistant seals ?

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Saturday, February 28, 2004 11:04 PM

I am not sure about the Eclipse BCS but the BS and CS models do not have solvent resistant needle bearings. They can be upgraded to Teflon bearings for about $15 more from Coast Airbrush.

Mike

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plasticmod992

Member since
January 2003
From: The Hoosier State

Posted by plasticmod992 on Sunday, February 29, 2004 2:50 PM

Actually Mike they do. I called Coast and they told me that they were solvent resistant but not solvent proof. I've since sent my HP-CS to them for the teflon Upgrade which is "solvent proof" guaranteed for the life of the airbrush.

Greg Williams Owner/ Manager Modern Hobbies LLC Indianapolis, IN. IPMS #44084

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Sunday, February 29, 2004 3:11 PM

Thanks for that added info Greg.
I knew they could handle most solvents alright but I was unaware whether they were "solvent resistant" or "solvent proof." Big Smile [:D]

Mike

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wibhi2

Member since
March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Sunday, February 29, 2004 3:47 PM

where are the seals? I only noticed the rubber "o" ring. Are there others near the tip. I have an Iwata Ecilpse BCS

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Sunday, February 29, 2004 4:46 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by wibhi2

where are the seals? I only noticed the rubber "o" ring. Are there others near the tip. I have an Iwata Ecilpse BCS

The one we are talking about is the needle bearing which is between the siphon tube and the trigger in the airbrush body. They have to be replaced with a special tool that removes and installs them.

Mike

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wibhi2

Member since
March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Sunday, February 29, 2004 7:34 PM

cool, thanks. As a first time Iwata owner, how would I know it's time for replacement?

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Sunday, February 29, 2004 11:22 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by wibhi2

cool, thanks. As a first time Iwata owner, how would I know it's time for replacement?

I forgot to mention that you don't have to worry because I don't believe the HP-BCS siphon-feed Eclipse you have has a needle bearing, unless I am mistaken.
I know that the Omni 3000 does not have one, although the Omni 4000, 5000 and 6000 do.

Mike

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon

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plasticmod992

Member since
January 2003
From: The Hoosier State

Posted by plasticmod992 on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 3:17 PM

wibhi2,

I have a HP-BCS as well and MikeV is correct, the BCS doesn't have nor require the needle bearing.

Greg Williams Owner/ Manager Modern Hobbies LLC Indianapolis, IN. IPMS #44084

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Dr.Juice

Member since
March 2012

Posted by Dr.Juice on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 12:14 PM

Hi, i know this is a verry old conversation, but i just fell on it looking for infos on my hp-bcs. I am wondering if it is ok for me to sink it in thinner to clean it up .. i use urethanes and basecoats in it, i know its ok for me to juste let the thinner flow in it for a light clean up, but ... you know .. can i sink it in thinner ? ..

thanks alot :)

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hkshooter

Member since
December 2003
From: Indiana

Posted by hkshooter on Sunday, April 1, 2012 2:25 PM

No, not without removing the air valve. Take that out and be sure to remove the orings and have at it.

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Dr.Juice

Member since
March 2012

Posted by Dr.Juice on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 4:00 PM

Hi, i forgot to mention this airbrush is a HP-BCS, doesn't have a removable air valve .. this is actually why i am not sure if i can soak it in thinner .. because i don'T know if there is a oring inside the valve that could be dammaged by the solvent .. :P

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