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Iwata Airbrush Problem
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 7, 2005 11:01 PM
Hey Friends, been awhile since I posted here....so much going on, so little time these days.

Anyway, I hope some knowledgable person can assist me here. I have an Iwata Revolution HP-CR (gravity feed) that has been very good to me up until a few days ago. For about a month now the needle has been difficult to remove after sitting for a couple of days, despite proper clean up after each use. Worse then that and most recently, when I fill the cup with paint, it seems to bleed down and settle in to the nozzle cap. I probably don't need to tell you but this can cause all kinds of grief, as the excess paint that settles in the cap splatters upon triggering the airflow ruining a good paint job.....ARGH! Any suggestions on a fix would be most appreciated.

Thanks,

John
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  • From: Hayward, CA
Posted by MikeV on Monday, February 7, 2005 11:20 PM
John,

If paint is getting into the nozzle area then it sounds like maybe you need to replace the tip. Is it damaged so that paint can get past it?

Mike

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  • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Posted by maddafinga on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 12:34 AM
As far as the needle not wanting to come out, maybe if you tried some needle juice or similar product that would help. I've used those to good effect.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 1:21 AM
the seal(s) are gone
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  • From: Hayward, CA
Posted by MikeV on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 7:37 AM
What seals?
The needle bearing is behind the color cup, not in front of it?

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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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 6:58 PM
Mike,

The nozzle doesn't appear to be damaged but this stuff is very close tolerance so it wouldn't surprise me. The instruction manual states that in time the nozzle will become worn so I'm with you thinking that it is most likely the nozzle. Think I'll probably go on line and order a new nozzle, needle, and some lube. It's been so long since I bought this that I forget the best online places to shop; can you shoot me a few links?

Thanks Guys,

John
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  • From: SETX. USA
Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 7:53 PM
dixieart.com is where I get most of my airbrush specific stuff! great service!
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Posted by MikeV on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 9:09 PM
John,

This may sound simple but are you sure the needle is seating all the way into the tip? Does it spray paint without pulling the trigger back?

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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  • From: Lower Alabama
Posted by saltydog on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 10:07 PM
i was thinkin' the same thing Mike, it sounds as though the needle isn't seated well.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 11:29 PM
No Mike, it doesn't spray any paint until I pull back on the trigger. It does however leak paint into the needle cap. I've cleaned the needle several times and to no avail. I have yet to remove the nozzle, though. I may remove it and soak it in lacquer thinner. Perhaps trash has built up inside of it and the seal is no longer complete. Anything else???

Thanks Guys,

John
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Posted by mass tactical on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 2:05 PM
Hello John.

If you are still have a problem, call the tech service dept at Iwata-Medea at 503-253-7308 and ask to speak to Adam Rice. I just got off the phone with him as I have been having a problem with my Iwata airbrush. Adam can trouble shoot your airbrush as you speak with him. He solved my problem and I'm sure he can help you outCool [8D]

Mike M
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 6:24 PM
Thanks Mike, really appreciate the input. I'll give him a call if worse comes to worse.

John
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