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    April 2011
Air Brush Broken
Posted by Ghostrider17 on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 2:03 PM

So a few weeks ago, I discovered that my airbrush had stopped spraying well. I looked through all of the advice that is given in the magazine, but no matter what I did, it still wouldn't spray. Then I took a look at the internals and discovered that the nozzle had broken off inside, and the other half was still screwed in. I am using a master airbrush. If anyone has any tips on what to do now, They would be much appreciated. I bought the brush for $30 from amazon.

Thanks for any help that is given

PS: If anyone can refer me to a good reliable and cheap airbrush, I would be grateful. 

  • Member since
    February 2015
Posted by Bick on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 4:25 PM

You should be able to unscrew the remaining part of the nozzle (little wrench that came with the AB) and get a repair kit from TCP Global. If you're not able to use the little wrench you could file a piece of music wire into a triangular point and use that (force the point into the nozzle opening) to extract (unscrew) the remaining nozzle piece. The next step up in ABs is probably the Iwata Neo. Beyond that, you're in  the $100+ range with lots of options.

  • Member since
    October 2008
  • From: Fullerton, Calif.
Posted by Don Wheeler on Thursday, June 26, 2014 10:46 AM

Sometimes you can unscrew the broken off part with the point of a hobby knife.  A triangular shaped needle file could also work.

Don

https://sites.google.com/site/donsairbrushtips/home

A collection of airbrush tips and reviews

Also an Amazon E-book and paperback of tips.

  • Member since
    January 2013
Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Thursday, June 26, 2014 2:59 PM

Try jeweler's screwdriver set or eyeglass repair kit screwdriver.

  • Member since
    March 2013
Posted by patrick206 on Thursday, June 26, 2014 11:53 PM

If you have the time and can keep your eyes on the internet sites for airbrushes, you can really get some outstanding bargains. I recently got a Badger 200-20 for $40, free shipping, from Chicago Airbrush. Some find 40% coupons from Hobby Lobby, same or better at Michaels. My Badger 155 was less than $60, can't recall the business though. Patience pays off.

Patrick  

  • Member since
    December 2011
Posted by Chrisk-k on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 4:52 PM

Buy a good-quality AB and you'll actually save money in the end.  An Iwata Revolution, for example, can be bought for $70-$90 and good deals are not hard to find.  Compared to prices of new kits and aftermarket parts, a high quality AB (such as the Iwata HP-C+ or the H&S Infinity) is a bargain because it lasts for decades.  

Iwata HP-CS | Iwata HP-CR | Iwata HP-M2 | H&S Evolution | Iwata Smart Jet + Sparmax Tank

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