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A clogged AirBrush nozzle?

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A clogged AirBrush nozzle?
Posted by KillinMeSmalls on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 8:17 PM

Ok so I own two Master Airbrushes, both have worked very well for me, however lately, they both went to "***". Now what Im conserned with is that I clogged the very Needle Nozzle itself. Symptoms include" air on, air goes through brush no problem, once I apply paint, the brush does not want to spray anything but rather "bubbles" in my paint cup. I assumed this had to do with paint clogging some were, but after VERY thoroughly cleaning my AB the problem still exists. I'm thinking it's because there's a Minute paint clog in the "nozzle" itself ( because the needle will feed through with no resistance but the problem still arises). Any thoughts? Please keep in mind that I have disassembled the entire AB and cleaned it very thoroughly. 

- Smalls

On the Bench: AirFix 1/72 Spitfire mk1/mk2a

 

 

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Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 8:33 AM

Did you thin your paint first?

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    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 9:35 AM

Since the air goes through okay, I would assume that the clog is in a paint passage.  Will pure thinner spray?  If so, it could confirm the previous post's suspicion.  Otherwise, if thinner will not spray either, it is a clog.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    October 2008
  • From: Fullerton, Calif.
Posted by Don Wheeler on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 11:42 AM

The Harbor Freight has a black o-ring between the head and body.  If it has deteriorated, you will get bubbles in the cup.  Try putting a little Chapstick on the threads of the head.

Don

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Posted by KillinMeSmalls on Thursday, October 15, 2015 8:52 AM

Yes I do thin my paints, however I did figure out the issue. I didn't tighten the nozel fully, so it wasn't sealing correctly. Turns out this is what that little wrench they give you is for lol. I tightend it and it immediately corrected the issue. Live and learn huh? I appreciate the replies. I'm going to keep that Chapstick idea in mind because I noticed that tiny O-ring is kinda deteriorating a little bit.

- Smalls

On the Bench: AirFix 1/72 Spitfire mk1/mk2a

 

 

  • Member since
    October 2008
  • From: Fullerton, Calif.
Posted by Don Wheeler on Thursday, October 15, 2015 3:32 PM

Glad you got it working.  Thanks for letting us know what the problem was.

Don

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

A collection of airbrush tips and reviews

Also an Amazon E-book and paperback of tips.

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