Badger told me to send my airbrush in (?)

The coating shouldn't come off, so they're right. Send the brush in. I bet they will strip down your AB, replace the body and reship to you.

No, I haven't seen this problem before, but it IS a coating over the brass, and things do happen. Just like release molds repel paint, I suspect the cup hadn't been properly cleaned before chroming.

They're doing the right thing, which fills me with satisfaction and a feeling of well being. Considering how many of their airbrushes I own, and how much I recommend them, it's a bit of a relief!

I have sent my AB's in to Badger before. I can say it was the best thing I did. They fixed it right, and replaced parts that were not worn, new needle, head assembly, needle bearing and seals for an alignment issue. And they did it free! I only paid the shipping to them. Took three weeks and it was back in my hand like new. Their customer service is the best!

I suspect they won't fix yours. I'd bet you'll get a new one.

DrewH wrote:

I suspect they won't fix yours. I'd bet you'll get a new one.

I would agree. Ken and his staff take care of people like no other airbrush company.

Why do you think I am such a Badger advocate?

ben1227 wrote:

I made a post here about my 100LG, and how there's a ridge in the color cup as if paint thinner dissolved the chrome plating. Well, I told Badger that, it still works fine, but they said send it in since it's under warranty. I can't wait to see how they fix it, or if they do. It really doesn't bother me, but I'll send it in anyways. Anyone ever sent there's in for a problem like this?

Almost all of my gravity feed airbrushes have the chrome plating worn off from use....including my Iwata HP-CS. I think it is normal but with a free replacement go for it.

Another vote for their excellent service.  I sent in an old (30+ years) model 200 to have the needle bearing replaced.  It came back along with a new head assembly, needle, and needle chuck assembly - plus, they returned the old parts for sentimental reasons as I told them I was basically only restoring this old airbrush because I'd had it so long.

And the price was right...  

Bgrigg wrote:

it IS a coating over the brass

That explains the gold color showing through..

As stated in another post, I suspect that rigorous cleaning with an ammonia based cleaner took the chrome off.  Too much Windex is not a good thing as far as looks go.

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