Airbrush basics: Master G233 airbrush cleaning and assembly, plus my setup!

[@CosmicNeighbors]

I know this video is 4 years old, but it is still extremely helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to show us how its done :) Much appreciated!

[@myklobe]

I haven't touched my airbrush in years, so after a recent frustrating project, I took it all apart to clean but couldn't remember how the secondary lever guide was positioned... Your video got me back painting! Thank you!

[@shanehughes6610]

You’ve saved my life!! Foolishly disassembled my brush and could not get it back together.. Excellent video!!

[@jnanof]

I know this is an old video but THANK YOU!!! I just dug out my airbrush as I have a new hobby of painting minis and had no idea on how this went together and worked. Saved my $40 on buying a new one :)

[@browndoggyntnt4590]

Well I pulled mine apart completely for the first time after some model painting. Cleaned up nice and sparkly. Put it back together again and it didn't work. Scanned u tube and watched a couple of modellers and they didn't help. Stumbled across yours and saw your brush is exactly same as mine. Watched your tutorial and now it's working and adjusted as it should. Thanks for a very instructional vid. You saved me from embarrassment and asking my model outlet to put it back together. You get two Rambo thumbs up!!!

[@LomisPlayground]

Ahh, thank you!! I'm so glad to know it was what somebody needed! Sometimes when I make videos like this I'm not entirely sure how helpful they'll be, so that made me feel much better.

[@neoleomedia1676]

Lomi's Playground, don’t worry. This was very helpful! I just got the airbrush and saw needles and plastic containers, I was befuddled on how to take it apart! Now I know, and I feel like a pro!

[@xyonblade]

I've had the same problem as you, this brush seems close to mine so i thin this video will help me too

[@1bootliz]

I know this is an older video, but it was EXACTLY what I needed! I got my airbrush used from a friend, and after playing with it for awhile, I lightly cleaned it and packed it away. Fast-forward to a year later, I needed it for a project. Of course it didn't work properly because I hadn't cleaned it properly, but after pulling it apart and thoroughly cleaning it, I was baffled by the secondary lever guide, which fell out before I could see where it was. I also had the trigger in backwards. So, thank you SO MUCH for your clear, concise video on both cleaning and assembly! I'm definitely adding it to my favorites!

[@Coriii22]

Can I just say THANK YOU! I JUST got my first airbrush and needed to change to the 0.5mm needle & I took it apart and could not figure out how to get it back together. I was practically in tears trying to figure it out. I found your video & OMG… You made this SOOOOO EASY!!!! I changed my needle & just got my airbrush fully assembled, yeah!!! What a lifesaver!!

[@JuanGil221]

OH wow! Thank you SO MUCH! You were so cleaner than most. Most people casual skip steps or present parts in a way that are not visible on the camera. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you...

[@LomisPlayground]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@marcandcrystaloliviafranke9411]

WOW i'm extremely new to airbrushing and i took my brush apart a while back and even though I've been using it- it hadn't been working correctly this whole time. THANK YOU for making this video! I wish I had found it weeks ago!! For some reason these things don't come with manuals anymore!!

[@123thebasics]

Thank you 😊 great video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I'm new to airbrushing , have this same kit and couldn't figure out what was wrong with the trigger since I last cleaned it. While watching your video I discovered the trigger wasn't seated properly. I also learned the use of the other hose connector ....I've had this kit for several months and had no idea 🤔🤭. Thanks again .

[@ChrisWeston-u5s]

Thank try so much. A life saver!!! Took mine apart and when I went back to reassemble, the brain had gone blank.

[@codypool7335]

So I watch your show 300 more times the little tip piece I found you put your needle through the gun running through the tip piece then you can screw it on now that I figured out how to put the thing back together and got it working I'm happy that is one aggravating piece of equipment to try to put back together

[@dugan6056]

I took mine apart to clear the cobwebs (never used it much, inexperienced) and then was faced with a load of weird bits of metal to reassemble. Maybe I would have got there but then I found you. Thank you, you saved me from a world of pain!

[@LomisPlayground]

Glad it was useful to you!

[@fenian_b]

I obtained a used G233 that was all gunked up with old paint. This video was invaluable in helping me reassemble it. Thank you so much!

[@jiahaoming5935]

Thanks ! I had just finished cleaning mine for the first time and have absolutely no clue how to put it back together.

[@davehuxley6689]

Thank you for your helpful video, the best I've seen on dismantling and rebuilding . I was puzzled how that little part just behind the trigger fitted. Thank you again.

[@MJs-85]

I ordered G233 and a separate hose with 1/8 inch fittings on both ends. My california compressor has a 1/4 inch female fitting, but after watching this video I think I can figure something out. Thanks for making it !

[@TREXRUN1]

I want to thank you for putting this up. I just started airbrushing and this helped. Thank you again.

[@willyzook]

Hi Lomi! Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I just got my Master G233 set, but it didn’t come with any instructions on how to properly break it down and clean it, or how to set it up/make adjustments. It did come with a small card that has a QR code for their website, but I didn’t find any instructions there, either, only a showcase of other products. Thanks again!!

[@peterhughes7099]

I was having a problem reassembling my airbrush after clearing out a blockage, and something wasn't fitting correctly, so I googled "assembling an airbrush" and voila not only did this work but it is the same type I have (mine doesn't have any company logo etc on it) and it worked perfectly after reassembling it!

[@SergeiMosin]

Easily the best tutorial video I've ever seen for the Master series airbrushes

[@mikloowl4899]

Very informative video thank you. Casual scale model builder here, I have the G22 dual action, gravity fed, basic air brush to get the job done. Your video is a 6 out of 5. i was experiencing a sticky trigger with drops in pressure and i do believe it was the piston as you mentioned. like i said i am casual builder and was looking into a second brush just to have it, I think i will give that a try simply for cost containment. subscribed to learn some more techniques.

[@c.d.scalemodels9198]

Hey Lomi, I just got the exact airbrush kit w. compressor from Amazon & I'm new to airbrushing. I've been practicing on plastic spoons this past week & I like your how to video very much.....very helpful on how to dismantle it, clean it & put it back together......thanks ever so much......Chris.

[@billyblake4291]

I’ve been watching videos for hours just trying to find one like this. Thank you for taking the time to make such a helpful video!

[@user-mg8gb8gm7i]

Thank you for this video! My secondary lever guide dropped out of my airbrush while I was disassembling in for the first time and I had no idea what it was. Good to know I didn't just break it lol

[@LomisPlayground]

Oh gosh, that sounds like me XD I called a friend with more experience, freaking out and going "I BROKE IT ON THE FIRST DAY!" She had a good laugh at me. I'm glad the video helped!

[@dolnick7]

Thanks for your help. Was looking for this exact info. The first tutorial I looked at from a different KZbinr didn't help at all; yours did the trick. Most appreciated.

[@imlegit3502]

Ty so much for this well done video. Not only was it informative but it helped me out more than the previous videos I looked toward to reconstruct my new airbrush.

[@ssnydess6787]

Thanks for the great tutorial on the 233. I am getting back into the art and this was my first new airbrush purchase. Super helpful!

[@gregc6278]

Awesome video, Truly made my day after I couldn't figure out how to reassemble my brush, many thanks.

[@Kyocera-ot6hb]

I got the same airbrush for Christmas . Your video has been added to liked videos for the future .

[@comp1249]

I just figured out how to assemble my Tamiya extra fine airbrush, Thank you!!!

[@titaniumhen]

Thank you for this video, it was very informative as i am new to airbrushing. I bought a master TC 40 compressor and the G22 and G223 airbrushes. I used them for the firs time today.

[@rebeccafleek864]

THANK YOU!!!! My airbrush would have started in pieces if it wasn’t for you and your video!!! You’re the best!!! Ty

[@Soulkreed]

This appears remarkable! Simply cannot hang on to observe the same as this. Great job.

[@davidjones4112]

I just bought this airbrush. Thanks for showing me how to take care of it.

[@bransonford6282]

Pro tip: you can watch movies on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies lately.

[@gunnarvance4385]

@Branson Ford Yup, have been watching on flixzone for years myself :)

[@protocoldroid7388]

This video is GOLD. Taught me everything. Thank you.

[@DorisAndPeople]

Hey, great video thank you so much. My mom was frustrated when we weren't able to assemble her airbrush.

[@VA7ACG]

I just bought one of these airbrushes. Seem to work well. Great video to learn how to care for the brush. I too use a large compressor and have quick connects all around. One note though... The Teflon tape should be yellow not white for air/gas lines. White is for plumbing!

[@LomisPlayground]

Huh, I wonder if it varies by brand? The white teflon tape I got was stocked directly next to the air compressors to be used with them!

[@VA7ACG]

@@LomisPlayground Pink, Yellow, Green, and White tapes are color coded by density... hence their different application. Pink is for higher presser water lines, white for domestic water lines ie: shower, sink etc. Green is for oxygen and medical gases. Many lay people, including craft store staff, may not know that they are disseminating misinformation. If this happened in a hardware store...for shame ! :~)

[@LomisPlayground]

@@VA7ACG That's good information. Thanks for sharing! We got it from the compressor section at Home Depot, but I suppose the expertise of the staff there is hard to gauge... :s

[@VA7ACG]

@@LomisPlayground Home 'despot' often draws a facepalm from me. On a brighter note, I just last week put the airbrush to work on a 40 year old pinball play-field that was in need of some TLC. It worked very well and thanks to a product called "Frisket" the result was great. Not bad for an amateur! Lomi, I also thank you so much for this video that helped in so many ways to ensure I had a clue on cleaning and care of the Master airbrush.

[@glenmckelvey5952]

I wish I had found this vid before . I'm a newbie and I took my master airbrush completely a part after using it and broke the nozzle when reinstalling it . Live and learn . How often should you disassemble the gun completely to clean it everytime or occasionally . Thanks for the vid .

[@LomisPlayground]

Full disassembly isn't usually necessary--most of the time, I just run clean water or airbrush cleaner through after I'm done using it and then remove the needle so it can dry completely inside. I only do a full disassembly and cleaning like this every few months. Of course, if you're using your airbrush every day instead of just on weekends like me, you'd need to clean more often. And if any problems pop up along the way, cleaning never hurts!

[@glenmckelvey5952]

@@LomisPlayground Thank you now I just have to wait to get the new nozzle . Subscribe .

[@charleshenderson9578]

I have come across how too Clean, when buying my cheap airbrush. Reading others comments. One guy who said they had problems with there gun and he used gun oil to Lubricate his Airbrush ,works great. And you said A1 Sewing machine oil is ok. I was thinking about Linseed oil. That used for arts paints. I played with it seems that it might work. What you think??

[@DiceZer0]

a whole year later, and this is BY far the best instructional vid for this brush. THANK YOU!

[@aftershock2222]

I just bought the same air brush to do a little bit of spot painting on my car’s dash board. Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@LomisPlayground]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@Cairo5555]

Thanks. You saved me! :) Had no clue how to put back that little spring at the lever :) Thanks.

[@LomisPlayground]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jmi967]

One thing to mention, the knob for the quick release air valve does not have a stopper and will fly across the room if it's pressurized and you unscrew it too much!

[@ayebee1207]

Good video. Using the big compressor, you still need to have your external regulator and water trap vertical to trap water. I just got an airbrush same one as yours. I started out in 1981, with a full size siphon fed gun for painting cars. Now I have a gravity feed HVLP gun too. Some 0-rings need silicone oil. Your Badger oil is a safe bet. Polyurethane automotive primer, paint and clear coat only need 28-34psi. Your big compressor is overkill. And yeah, you need to use that regulator so you don't blow up your airbrush. Working psi

[@LomisPlayground]

Oh yeah, the big compressor is way more than anyone would ever need for this. But since we already had it and I have the separate regulator and a regulator on the tank itself, it makes sense to use it... Plus, it has the great benefit of being able to fill up the tank and then get an hour or two of airbrushing work done after kids are in bed. I am sure my neighbors also appreciate me not running a compressor in the small hours of the morning!

[@marilyntremblay9199]

Only video that explain everything 🙏👌thank you !

[@NecroMancer84]

Great video! I just broke the nozzle on a cheap airbrush and have been trying to figure out what to get next and from what I've seen I will probably pick one of these up and hopefully that will get me by until I can get a nicer Iwata or Badger. What kind of oil do you use to lubricate your brush?

[@LomisPlayground]

I've been using Badger's Regdab Needle Juice. It doesn't seem to gather as much dust as other options I've used.

[@4greenfieldseire654]

best air brush video on the tube,no bullshit ,straight to the point,thanks Lomi

[@MugenGlider82]

Very helpful. This is probably the best vid on here for us novices! Thanks so much!!

[@LomisPlayground]

I'm really glad it was helpful to you.

[@donremigio]

Thanks to you I was able to assemble my airbrush.

[@bartgrider6895]

I'm impressed with your mechanical knowledge! Great video and well done.

[@sqwishyyy7416]

Nobody: Darth Vader talkings to the prosthetics guy after the recovery of lava time: I am impressed with your mechanical knowledge.

[@fadytawfiq3750]

Amazing video, clear, simple and practical, thanks

[@HolyZest]

This video saved me! Youre the best!!

[@v7nf]

thanks for vid,i just bought one of these cheap airbrushes and was worried about cleaning it,I have a iwata hp and its way easy to clean,but i bought this one to paint model car bodies

[@LomisPlayground]

They're pretty great for basics and mine definitely earned itself with all the projects I completed with it. I do feel I've outgrown the Master airbrushes now though so I'll be upgrading to an Iwata soon. :)

[@anitalewis7663]

Brilliant! Also, I love the hands of an artisan. Mine are horribly overused lol, Beautiful perfect hands are “stupid” hands. Can I say that here?

[@LomisPlayground]

Haha, I'm for it! I'm sometimes jealous of ladies with pretty nails and such, but overall I'd much rather have scraped up fingers and lots of creative fun.

[@Sheltieist]

Thank you for the video, I just got my g233. What kind of oil do you lubricate the parts with?

[@LomisPlayground]

I got a bottle of Badger Regdab airbrush lubricant a couple years back, it works well, was cheap, and you pretty much only ever need one bottle :) It lasts forever.

[@chrissorlie6497]

Very helpful Lomi. Thank you.

[@leahpecoraro6851]

Thank you for posting this! So helpful.

[@joekhalill]

Thank you, this video was amazingly helpful!!!

[@BiGVern1958]

Excellent video, thanks for your help

[@kazuya1337]

Great video. Thanks for posting it. Saved my butt!

[@patrickreyes7228]

Question how do you open the Cup? Mine is too tight.

[@LomisPlayground]

Mine does occasionally get stuck--since the edges of the lid are ridged, I usually grab it with a silicone potholder to improve my grip and pry until it eventually pops off. If the vent hole on top of the lid gets clogged with paint, it can create a bit of a vacuum too which makes it really hard to remove, so I keep a sewing pin handy to poke through and make sure it's not suctioned on.

[@NoelleFrancisco]

Holy crap! I love you. This is the only video that helped me! Thanks so much

[@LomisPlayground]

So glad it helped!

[@carmelabaay8548]

thank u so much this video is very helpful❤

[@chriscallen6897]

How do you twist that lever guide back in? I’ve been trying for 3 days and I can’t get it stay put

[@Cakerific]

Thank you so much for your help

[@Riverrockphotos]

Yeah its attached to the new ones but it keeps falling off peace of crap. The air brush is awesome other than that part right there at 2:45

[@acciodatbooty8955]

Thanks for sharing! Very helpful, I’ve been thinking of getting an airbrush for like 5 years but I’m just a broke boi lol 😂

[@LomisPlayground]

Oh yeah, they're pretty pricey... Ironically, a week after filming this, mine broke -_- So I'll be getting a replacement soon. I hope.

[@sourlito]

I see this video is old, but when connecting the quick release to the airbrush use teflon tape as it gives a more sucre air connection, as well when connecting the quick release to the air hose. If you have a g76 or g79 which allows you to switch cups of different sizes, use teflon tape also.

[@LomisPlayground]

I do use teflon tape, actually, where needed. :) The rubber seals in the hoses I bought have been plenty for an airtight seal on the quick release and the smaller air hose--I use teflon tape to seal around the connections to my regulator, which is a leaky piece of junk I probably need to replace at some point.

[@sourlito]

@@LomisPlayground I was just sharing friendly advice, that's all.

[@LomisPlayground]

I appreciate it!! It's been a long time since I made this video so I realize I probably didn't mention anything about connections or seals. :)

[@sourlito]

@@LomisPlayground Exactly I believe I stated that the video was old and I am sure you have learned much more since then. Again I wasn't trying to act is I knew more. I am a newby. I just got the G233, through amazon. So I will be looking at more of your videos.

[@neoleomedia1676]

You know, I use a 30 gallon professional compressor. It works as well but I have to use a male fitting. So all of you looking to get an airbrush to use with your compressor, BUY AN EXTRA HOSE THAT COMES WITH IT. The brass piece is 7 bucks on its own, so get the harbor freight hose. It comes with the adapter.

[@snot183]

do you know where to get nozzle O rings ? Thanks !

[@sqwishyyy7416]

Your help is very helpful

[@MaciejSzydlowski]

This helped me a lot!

[@Wrongtulirgalpo1]

Lote of thanx

[@ValNaquin0930]

I can’t figure out how you are placing the lever guide?

[@lupusincidus]

Great video! But now I'm totally intimidated to ever get one, they seem so complicated... XD

[@LomisPlayground]

Haha XD They really aren't that bad. You usually won't have them this disassembled. Most of the time just cleaning the needle and nozzle and running cleaner through it is enough to keep it ship-shape :)

[@Knyght100]

Are the male threads on the air inlet for the brush BSP or NPT?

[@jbkunk9611]

Great Job..

[@TheHelado36]

Wait a moment , oil will create fish eye on paint and clear coats ! Were you using an specific oil?

[@LomisPlayground]

It's airbrush lubricant, so it's made specifically for this :) Never had any problems!

[@joycelatondress2090]

Thank you, I have thought about getting one to do face-ups and such but never thought of looking up how to clean and care for one....awesome idea to know before getting one. Kinda like taking a riffle apart and knowing all your parts to be sure it is going to work when you need it to.....I hate climbing tree to get away from a bear...mind you I would hate being bear poop more....lolol

[@LomisPlayground]

I'm pretty sure my husband can reassemble a rifle a lot faster than I can reassemble an airbrush, though XD But yeah, I wish I'd known how to clean and maintenance mine before I got it! It was a bumpy learning process.

[@Jarhead1313]

In the long run is the Master G233 a good brush? I'm about to buy my first airbrush along with a compressor w/ tank,and going to be primarily using it for painting Lexan/Polycarbonate RC Car & Truck bodies. I was told since RC paint is thicker to get a good compressor with tank and an airbrush with a 0.5 mm nozzle and this has I believe 0.2,0.3, and 0.5. So my question is more along the lines of is this a good brush for what I plan on using it for and a good brush for a beginner?

[@LomisPlayground]

I haven't used a whole lot of airbrushes so I can't speak from a standpoint of a ton of experience, but I found it to be an excellent brush for the price. No airbrush is necessarily beginner-friendly just because there are so many parts and so many things can go wrong, but this one was my first and once I figured out the correct ratio for thinning paints to work with each needle the brush came with, I never had difficulty doing anything except super-fine detail work... which is probably more my lack of finesse than anything. A friend with a lot more experience was the one who recommended this brush to me, and I'm sure she wouldn't have told me to buy it if it wasn't going to be a good option, you know? That aside, though, you're totally correct that a 0.5 needle both handles thicker paints better and gives broader spray patterns, so that makes it ideal for laying down large amounts of color. If you're curious, you can see me using this airbrush on a project in the first half of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2PWiJx3ebVohcU Since I was using acrylics, it took longer to get coverage than you'd have with lacquer or enamel paints, and I also was using the 0.3mm needle so it wasn't as broad a spray pattern as you'd get with the 0.5, but it's a good start. :)

[@Jarhead1313]

@@LomisPlayground Thanks a bunch,I ordered the G233 from Amazon and it arrived today and plan on using it on a new body tomorrow. I saved this video to my favorites to help me along the way. I appreciate the info and this video. Cheers

[@ast-og-losta]

She is good. Thank-you!

[@codypool7335]

Love the love the video by the way

[@smokinjopoliticallyincorre1313]

Can you put the paint in the cylinder? Or do I need to buy a separate container? I'm using latex paint for a Michael Myers mask I'm making

[@LomisPlayground]

Since this is a gravity feed brush, the paint goes in the cylindrical cup on the top ^^ Just make sure the paint is thin enough!

[@Kat-cx9sw]

Thank you ❤

[@JudysRevenge]

Great video! Thank you!

[@Arcademan09]

THANK YOU

[@FoxyFatePresents]

Very helpful vid.thanks

[@kennedysingh3916]

Thank you.

[@brianlane3193]

If you check this? I followed this video, put back together but in paint cup, it blows back not out??

[@LomisPlayground]

Blowback in the paint cup usually means a blockage in the nozzle, but it can also mean a seal isn't tight enough or the needle isn't pushed all the way in. It's hard to diagnose the issue without seeing it myself in person, but I'd take the nozzle apart and check carefully for blockages--it's okay to clean the metal parts of the nozzle with acetone if you don't see anything but suspect a blockage, just don't get it on the rubber gaskets or they'll turn brittle :)

[@patrickbernabe2465]

Jeez thank you bigtime...this solve the biggest puzzle lol

[@patrickbernabe2465]

Easy and simple instruction..very helpful

[@danrussell3439]

Thank you very helpful

[@Xile611]

May I please have the name of song playing in the background of the entire video it's so soothing

[@LomisPlayground]

I'm glad you like it! My musician brother actually composed it exclusively for my videos. He titled the track "Distant" but I don't think he has it on Soundcloud since he made it specifically for me.

[@Xile611]

Can I have a copy of it I'd love to paint to it it's so relaxing

[@future_projects_workshop464]

Thanks so much!!🔥

[@evanlarsen224]

What air pressure do you paint with?

[@LomisPlayground]

Usually about 30 PSI, but a little lower if I'm using especially thin paint.

[@makasouleater1383]

I love your vids

[@LomisPlayground]

Thank you :)

[@MusicMinisterJP7]

Nice..

[@oliversolis6369]

Hi how often i have to disassemble my airbrush?

[@LomisPlayground]

That depends on how well you clean it after you use it. I run water and a bit of cleaner through my airbrush after every use, before the paint dries.Then I remove the needle to prevent it from rusting as it dries. I only have to do a full disassembly like this a few times each year, as long as no paint gets dried inside my brush. Everyone's needs will be different. If it's not performing well, it's a good idea to give it a good cleaning. :)

[@Deking24]

Lomi's Playground the cover of my airbrush fell down the drain . Any things I could use as substitutes to cover the top ?

[@malikiosalausa9940]

So I just bought one,I cleaned it,but no paint goes comes out.

[@Tinochan7]

Good