Airbrush Basics 04: Four Ways to CLEAN Your Airbrush

In episode 4 of this Airbrush Basics Series, I show you how to clean your airbrush of lacquer paints when you do a paint change, after painting, spot clean for specific problems with disassembly, and how to use a sonic cleaner.
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Airbrush Basics Series
01: Essential Setup, Tools & Paints: • Airbrush Basics 01: Es...
02: How to Thin Lacquer Paints: • Airbrush Basics 02: Ho...
03: How to Use an Airbrush: • Airbrush Basics 03: Ho...
04. Four Ways to Clean Your Airbrush: • Airbrush Basics 04: Fo...
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[@arcane3877]

Looking forward to episode 5! This series has been like a Rick and Morty for Airbrushing for me, can never get enough of it!

[@troypetrigrew2673]

We love you guys keep up the good work God bless

[@dvlbkrby]

Excellent video. The only thing I could mention is the spring guide doesn't really need to be tight on reassembly, you can use it to adjust the tension on the spring to make the needle movement easier. Most people turn it in until it stops. But making the tension lighter can make longer airbrushing sessions easier on the hands and reduce cramping.

[@jusssstteeezzy]

Where is part 5! Pls post part 5 great series very helpful thank you guys

[@demzre]

I really like the lighting today's video. Also #DontCutKughee

[@frostedsnow]

I diiiddddn't T_T lol

[@joeyh3291]

Thank you for educating me on painting and all the steps to go along with it. I remember when I was young my older brother got a Wing gundam master grade back in 2002 or 2003 and it was so cool and I got a Zoids model but now that I’m older with grown man money 😂 I finally bought a PG RX-78-2 Unleashed coming next Tuesday and your videos helped me understand do’s and don’ts on painting you’re the best on explaining! Thank you again!!!!

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I'm here for Kughee!

[@husseinazeez4045]

Amazing like always thank you so much 😊

[@tope790]

I both love frosted snow's tips and her pretty face :D

[@arceldubouzet4211]

Love it! Been wondering how you guys are. Always looking forward for more content. Daebak!!

[@gwapotteok6966]

Yay another upload!

[@K.buildingthings]

Thank Sharon for making such a comprehensive video Cookie still da best!! I'm a fan for sure ~ don't take kughe off any video ..

[@richardanderson7412]

For lubricating the needle use glycerine from your pharmacy cheap and effective! Me and my wife are big fans!

[@BigAndTall666]

And glycerine is both water and solvent soluble so no risk of getting "fish eye" effect that might otherwise occur...

[@doublejstudio5950]

Wow was just watching episode 3 of the series 🙌 amazing contents keep up the good work !

[@frostedsnow]

Awesome! thank you :)

[@brandonpatterson6907]

Hi Kughee! Hi Sharon!

[@frostedsnow]

Hello Brandon!

[@HoangTran-yn4iw]

Thank your video it helps me so much. ❤️😘

[@andrewthielmann5342]

I love these videos. You're so well organized and go through each step so thoroughly! Thank you!

[@gunplabadly]

This tutorial series has been amazing! As always, thank you for putting so much energy into all you create. Thank you!!

[@andyxcie9590]

Love this series! Please keep creating the great content that you both do! Just got into airbrush so I will be waiting for the next episode :)

[@frostedsnow]

Thank you! Enjoy the new airbrush :)

[@Ragnarok043]

for the tiny crevices they make pipe cleaners specifically for airbrushes as well, alternatively you can use soft dental picks if you cant find the pipe cleaners

[@isamu714]

but they are still a metal wire brushing into another metal part, for my airbrush noozle i use paper dental points soaked in thinner

[@PersicModel]

Great video!

[@edanderson7473]

Great video, can't wait to see the kit painted. I use paasche air brush lube, Im sure its just glycerine, but it only $5 and I still have almost a full bottle 5 yrs later. I just put a drop on back of needle and spin it where the trigger sits.

[@Gunplahrazzi]

Amazing video 👍👍👍👍

[@frostedsnow]

Thanks always Chris!

[@hugochan2817]

Wonderful tutorial! You should also put it in your tutorial playlist :D it is somehow missing from it.

[@elmiraman]

I have heard it said that you should never pull a dirty needle out the back because it can leave paint inside the mechanism that can be very hard to get out. Pulling it out the front will prevent this. Have you heard this? Love your series and have watched them all!!!

[@ivahaolankre8260]

Hello frostedsnow :) I use same airbrush. I have Proconboy platinium 0.2mm, 0.3mm and 0.5 mm (trigger). It's a good choice. I never use a ultrasonic cleaner :p To buy spare parts, such as nozzles and needles, for this brand of airbrush gun, I found an American store : Spray Gunner. He also sell a set of tools to disassemble parts of these airbrushes. Good morning from a french Korean's child :p Best regards Ivah

[@Ryang1191]

In regards to paint order you said, "light to dark, opaque to metallic" where would flat/gloss be in that order? Thank you for this series and can't wait to see the process of preparing a kit for painting.

[@isamu714]

if anyone is having issues with the airbrush tip feeling clean but when using you notice that the airbrush spits, get paper dental points soaked in thinner or the solution of your preference. since it's paper it's not gonna damage what's already a delicate part but will absolutely help to clean the tip

[@TraverseTheGlobe]

Looks like you got a new camera and lighting equipment!

[@frostedsnow]

You noticed! Just new light :)

[@TraverseTheGlobe]

​@@frostedsnow Incremental equipment upgrades, nice kkkkk

[@machosalfa6402]

where is the next video :(

[@val6787]

I know this will help me out so much more then i already know, thank you so much for the tips and trics❤🙏🏽👑 Oh btw what airbrush is that, i use a harder & steenbeck silverline 2 in 1 now!

[@frostedsnow]

Listed in vid!

[@davesmilingcoyote]

I wonder if “3 in 1 Oil” would work well.. 🤔

[@MobiusGT]

I always push out my needle out of the front, this way if there is any paint on the needle it doesnt get dragged inside the the air brush.

[@Aliana1028]

Where do you order your dust resistant/free tissues?

[@Thetoyman1775]

Have you tried CLP

[@uhmamama]

초음파 세척기로 에어브러쉬를 청소할때 딱 저정도만 담그면 고무링이 삭지는 않나요? 프로콘보이 메뉴얼을 읽어봐도 고무링이 들어가는 부분이 어디에 있는지 잘 확인이 어렵습니다.

[@ejc116]

Where’s the next part?

[@brotheralaric7177]

i wanted to ask, what's the best kit to start gunpla? Something that i can paint and customise a bit if possible but not too hard to build? I had some Gundam Wings kit a few years ago, so i know how to build them, thanks in advance.

[@frostedsnow]

I recommend any HG gunpla kits!

[@nicopleyto966]

hi @frostedsnow, how do you feel about IPP paints vs gaianotes? Especially the surfacer, I'm looking to pick some up.

[@frostedsnow]

Gaia is slightly more stable overall and better quality but IPP is good for price

[@nicopleyto966]

@@frostedsnow thank you for the response!! love the new haircut btw

[@davidvaldiviezo9599]

I have a Tamiya airbrush, so its recommended to use a thinner to clean it instead of the airbrush cleaner solution??? I use acrylic paint. Thank you.

[@BigAndTall666]

Both, airbrush cleaner for acrylics first, then lacquer/cellulose thinner, finally destilled water... That procedure leaves the airbrush spotless! 😉

[@jasoncutrone]

I use a ultrasonic cleaner after every project. Any advise with that?

[@ghostrangerp.8819]

You really don't need a ultrasonic cleaner...it's only for people who are sloppy and don't do maintenance, I do my own maintenance on my airbrushes...I clean them more thoroughly then they do on this video...and yes you don't need to tighten the parts by tightening the parts you wear can wear out it out in turn making it useless in time....

[@davidkoloc1313]

@@ghostrangerp.8819 I Tighten parts to the positions and tensions they were set to when manufactured, especially when reinserting/seating the needle into the nozzle. Too much pressure here can flare the thin metal of the nozzle. Just enough so no liquid passes through when there's airflow is enough.

[@ghostrangerp.8819]

That depends on the manufacturer airbrush that your using not all airbrush are the same....I guess you haven't been around the block....you must be using about just 2 airbrush....that's the problem.....when you use a multitude that rule goes out the window....

[@davidkoloc1313]

@@ghostrangerp.8819Hey big shooter...Yeah, other than my forty-eight years of airbrushing experience and work for folks like Universal Studios, Bates Motel, Walking Dead, Brooklyn 9-9, NBC, The Smithsonian and NYC’s Department of Tourism, I’ve not really been around the block.

[@ghostrangerp.8819]

So yeah...I can tell your full of it...people who work in the business don't go around flaunting like big shots...generally this means you didn't work for this people...but hey keep dreaming....it's nice to dream....

[@TamTam-wl5sh]

So i use water based acrylics, can i clean my airbrush woth factory thinner?

[@frostedsnow]

you could if you feel it's not clean enough

[@TamTam-wl5sh]

I see, i m afraid if the thinner will make the paint worse... many thanks

[@Harren20]

Let's say you mess up your first time painting. Do you just paint over the mistake or is there a way to remove the paint?

[@kristophermercado3284]

Hi Frostedsnow. I'm a new collector. What is the best paint to repaint McDonald toys that will not chip and strong?

[@frostedsnow]

lacquer paints are pretty strong

[@kristophermercado3284]

@@frostedsnow Thank you, anyway please stay safe and continue to grow 😊

[@Kitzkrieg]

WD40 is a great ab lube