How to clean an Airbrush

[@thomassanchez3202]

I just want to thank you for your videos , I am a beginner in the world of RC Vehicles and I am really glad I found your videos , I have learned a lot from you , I noticed that your video is 5 yrs old , I hope that your still painting , Thanks again .

[@michaelredmond1895]

Brilliant for me as a beginner. Would never have thought of flushing from the rear of the airbrush before I saw this video.

[@gunniemcphee4885]

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[@AirbrushAsylum]

Glad you liked it 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ManiMani-fk3rh]

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[@mwnciboo]

Same for me...

[@havocproltd]

ok. i've had an airbrush for less than 12 hours. I have learned more from the 3 or so Airbrush Assylum vids Ive watched than ANY other YT airbrush wannabes!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thank you SO much and welcome to airbrushing, glad that you enjoy our vids 😉

[@TheSeanBampton]

How to stop making a mess; remove the nozzle and pull the needle through the front of the airbrush. This prevents the needle dragging any paint backwards up through the airbrush (so you don't have to pour water or cleaner from the back end). Then all you have to do is clean the cup, replace the needle and nozzle, blow some cleaner through it and and you're good to go. Elapsed time, < 1 minute. Also, hot water works better than cold/room temp. Hope this is helpful to someone.

[@observer4322]

Thanks 👊

[@power_SERG]

I just want to swing by and say that you have completely saved my airbrushes. I can't even express how powerful this video alone has been to me... I am no longer destroying my airbrushes and this cleaning method has been hands down the best I've tried. Thank you so much!

[@christinehood3916]

Great instructions!😀 The instructor speaks in a clear, coherent voice with concise explanations; and the video shows sharp close-ups and straightforward demonstrations.

[@dkev0]

Of all the videos I've watched on how to clean your airbrush, this is the first time I've seen anyone run water through the back into the cup. That is an awesome tip.

[@richardclowes6123]

Hi, I model trains and make aircraft kits so I'm as a complete newbie to airbrushing I found your tutorials totally brilliant and I'm loving it; totally beats using a brush. Having an engineering background, I always turn a nut anti-clockwise till I feel the slight click and that way I know I've lined up the start point of both male and female thread: this significantly reduces the chances of 'cross-threading' when you start to tighten. (There are of course some threads that work the other way round, so that they are self tightening). I will be watching all of your tutorials because I like the way you present them. Thanks again and keep up the brilliant vids.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thank you for taking the time to comment and share what you are doing with the airbrush and really appreciate your kind words and glad you enjoy my videos all the best from down under 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@philshapiro9151]

I'm a newbie to airbrushing. I inherited an Iwata system from my brother and am excited to learn to use it. This series is AWESOME! Thanks for the great insight and lessons!!

[@peteranserin3708]

Don't watch youtube. just play with it. You'll learn it. It's easy. You may pick up some bad habits from these videos.

[@hhaste]

@@peteranserin3708 Eh, I'd still watch YT vids, just more than this one. Others will give better/more tips to add on to. That's how I personally learned, first, before taking mine apart and I'm glad I did. The only problem I see with this video is removing the needle through the back, rather than the front and not disassembling it to clean.

[@iamerror7392]

Oh man. I have been using the eclipse for a few years now and never realized you could clear blockages by pulling back on the nut! That's amazing!!!! And I know how to fix my sticky trigger now too! You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar :)

[@ixamraxi]

Just a note: On the HP-CS there is a packing o-ring behind the brass sleeve inside the air valve, this o-ring can get damaged from oils/lubricants/chemicals/reducer/airbrush cleaner/etc over time. If and when it get damaged (typically it gets slightly swollen) it constricts too tightly around the bottom of the trigger assembly and causes slow trigger movement or a failure for the trigger to rise back up. I found this out after cleaning the valve piston like you do in this video, and cleaning the air valve cavity and everything else and still having a slow/sticking trigger. I discovered the sleeve by accident when attempting to clean the cavity using a qtip that fit into the sleeve snugly, when pulling the qtip out, the sleeve slid out as well, granting access to the hidden packing oring. I found that Iwata sells these o-rings for around 8 dollars, but I also found that I could go to my local dart store and purchase tiny orings (they are meant to prevent the flight shaft from loosening) for ~25 cent each, and these fit perfectly, and solved my issue regarding a slow/sticking trigger. I doubt they are solvent resistant, but thus far I've yet to need to replace it. Just giving a heads up for those who find this method does not fix their trigger issues (as was the case for me). In the exploded view of the owners manual on page 15, the sleeve is #8 and called the "air valve guide body" and the oring is #7 and called the "air valve o-ring: www.iwata-airbrush.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/ECL101-IM.pdf

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks for the info 🙏🏻

[@Xray4858]

@@AirbrushAsylum thanks for sharing, I just found my an O ring at the bottom of my paint well, New at airbrushing and new owner of IWATA Eclipse. The location and info helped me fix the problem. But sounds like an expensive problem to fix. Have no clue about any dart place where I live.

[@workerdrone970]

So glad I found your videos. I was having nothing but trouble with my first steps into airbrushing. If I had seen these two years ago, I wouldn't have so much white hair today.

[@kevindrummond5207]

This is why this channel is invaluable as a resource. This one subject can be infuriating without having help!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Many thanks I am really happy that you found this video helpful and that you enjoy the channel 👌🏻👍🏻

[@CharlesNolanArt]

Based on your great advice, I purchased the Iwata Eclipse Hp and instantly I understood why one would spend the money on this airbrush. It works at a higher level than the $30 ones. The needle is of a higher quality metal. Also, the Eclipse is perfectly weighted so it is very comfortable in your hand. Finally, it is a lot easier to clean in my opinion. Thanks, Now, let's airbrush!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks for sharing and SO happy that you are enjoying your eclipse, it will be a brush that you will have in your collection for years as it's such a versatile, quality airbrush .

[@tladrt48]

I have NEVER seen flushing the AB from the rear!! That makes so much sense !!!-thanks !!!

[@plastickhero]

Wow, I've been airbrushing for years and didn't know about flushing through the back. When I got paint behind the cup I would just do a full tear-down. This is going to save me so much time!

[@mwnciboo]

Yup this was a revelation...I bought a cheap water bottle to do this.

[@jasonc9194]

Thank you for this, I was having a lot of problems with what I thought was a clean airbrush. This is the only video I have seen which mentions flushing from the rear of the brush, I have tried it and it has completely changed my experience. Great video. Please keep up the great work :)

[@tinmanandoliveoylsadventur7129]

I just want to thank you for your wonderful videos. I've been doing leather work for many years and have never used an airbrush for it. I'm moving from California to Texas, I know TMI, but I plan to start a business there and using an airbrush for the majority of dying and finishing. All kinds of questions have come into my mind and your videos have answered most of them. It would take me approximately an hour between dying and finishing with something like acrylic resolene. I would need to clean in between. There are paints, oil dyes, alcohol dyes, water dyes. The paints have me more concerned but nonetheless, when I start again, it will be a learning process which I believe your videos will be my main go to. Thank you.

[@Ilovetobuild-wc1ck]

Trying to use airbrush right now so watching all your tutorials to get me started as a beginner. Because oh boy aren’t I scared. ❤😂

[@carbonunit6573]

You have reignited my love for airbrushing. I get so excited when I pull out my gear with a new project in mind. I however usually pull back on the needle lever when installing the front cap so I don’t hit the needle. Also I clean the cup out in the sink first to get the bulk of the paint before using the porta potty. Love your show and thanks. Oh and if you need to lube any o-rings you have to use silicone oil. Maybe pass some water through after in case it gets in the paint path.

[@kellyfrancis4087]

I find your videos to be incredibly helpful! Thank you for taking time to make them and for fully explaining everything!

[@alejandrosilvestre5244]

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[@TheFatcat502]

That was a really helpful video -- I used the techniques you demonstrated and was surprised at how much crap came out of my Iwata

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks glad you found it helpful ☺️

[@Lunatheia]

Thanks for throwing in the sticky trigger bit! Never would’ve thought about this. Mine didn’t work out of the box so now I know where to look

[@sandrajohnson2489]

I like your channel because you give great advise about airbrushing AND because I love to hear you speak.

[@LiNo10472]

Thank you so much for your videos! I have figured out my issue and now my machine is working thanks to you! Thank you!!!!❤

[@georgereed3109]

That's some very useful knowledge thank you for sharing it with us. And like others I too am a beginner at 60 years old LOL but you have taught me so much since I subscribed to your Channel and I am deeply in your debt my friend. I'm glad I found you. Your friend George Reed from Ohio in the USA.

[@joshm8661]

Great video. I have watched many cleaning videos and not one has mentioned cleaning from the back. Great tips and thanks for the informative videos.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Many thanks glad you found it helpful 👌🏻

[@loaded68mustang]

I've watched numerous videos on cleaning your airbrush and none of them have mentioned washing thru the back like that. I was actually airbrushing your video of painting a lightening storm and this came up next so I pulled my needle and flushed it thru the back and gobs of junk came out!! Thank you thank you!!!!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

No probs I am SO glad that it has helped and I am really surprised that this has never been mentioned as I was thought this back in 97 when I got started , glad it helped you out 👌🏻

[@phildaniels6117]

lol I never knew about back cleaning like that! wow, you learn something everyday :) I always take my airbrushes apart after every use, especially the front end and brush through the openings etc. But I had never done that back cleaning. I need to sort out a bottle to do that :) Thank you mate, awesome, regards Phil

[@AirbrushAsylum]

No probs mate glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful 👍🏻👌🏻

[@adamcarreras-neal4697]

me neither, I got rid of my old airbrush as it took forever to clean and get ready for the next colour. Turns out I had 2 problems, a poor compressor that came as a kit and not watching this video first.

[@garyjones4321]

i just use a syringe to flush it from the rear.

[@Penelope1959]

Großartige Beschreibung für einen Anfänger. Vielen Dank und viele Grüße aus Hamburg

[@cardzscaledreams3917]

Great to see you joining in...have fun!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks! You too!

[@nunya7065]

Thanks for sharing. Just bought an airbrush and am learning. Your video was very helpful. Thank you very much.

[@damesydneyleatherworksprie9136]

I’m so glad I found your channel i have already learned why my air brush hasn’t been working correctly. Recently i have been wanting to take my leatherwork up to the next level but my air brush skills are lacking. Hopefully by watching the rest of your videos that will change.

[@L.J.MoBaTrains]

God blessa ya ! I stumbled upon your chanel and I have been watching your videos all b. weekend , you have got something to show without any inuendos .I like your simplicity , and down to earth honesty .\which I suppose is a result of australian education . Keep up the good work and I will knock that bell

[@TheLlamaWithIn]

You single headedly saved me from tossing my Airbrush. I'd over tightened the nut and just couldn't work out what was going wrong!

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Thank you for the awesome video ❤

[@alainnoel_tourneur]

New to air brushing! Wonderful vidéos. Thank you.

[@brandonpfister]

You are an aMaZiNg teacher! Thank you for all you do!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

No probs thank you for your comment much appreciated 👍🏻

[@nhayler76]

I’m new to airbrushing and your videos have been so very helpful. Thanks so much for the great content.

[@catlady8324]

0:30 I love that surprised “Oh, I didn’t realize I was recording myself” shtick! 😹👍

[@rodrigoloyolaarmijo1515]

Thanks for the tips. One note: Needle must be removed to the front way after removing nozzle, in that way the remainig paint on the needle will not penetrate in the internal mechanism of the airbrush.

[@garyjones4321]

shouldn't need to remove the nozzle unless it is damaged.

[@Rooster2201]

Awesome. Been air brushing on and off for years and I finally learned some cool tips. Thanks a mil.

[@kevingarlick4617]

Omg thank you I didn't know what was wrong with my trigger. Great channel!

[@impendingdoom385]

Thanks for the advice on sticking triggers and the plunger assembly. This really helps with issues I've had recently. Thanks Carsten!🤘

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks mate glad it was helpful for you 🤘🏻

[@aaronhobart9613]

Thank for this I am new to airbrushing this helps a lot

[@angelwings8815]

Thank you soooo much! Your teaching is wonderful! I appreciate it!

[@artistbyknight4476]

I have Iwata cleaning tool kit envy! Lol that kit is bad ass!!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Lol, yep they are awesome 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Valkelek]

Thanks for the detailed instructions. Many of those techniques will come in handy ... and now I know how to fix the sticky trigger.

[@ryanleng11]

Extremely helpful thank you..

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Glad it was helpful!

[@colinbergsten]

Thanks for making videos like these, it's really helpful learning from someone whos got a lot of experience. Got my first airbrush to paint miniatures, but I'm really looking forward now to trying some canvas pieces after watching many of your videos.

[@ShaffCloud81]

This is a great video for cleaning an airbrush, thanks mate!

[@chopyouraxx9627]

Your awesome I needed to see this as a newbie.

[@pinchopaxtonsgreatestminds9591]

Thanks! I had that cleaning pot, but didn't know how to use it.

[@evann2938]

Great video.👌 Very helpful for novices and old hands.

[@robertlee8400]

I’ve had bleed over just using water , so after I clean out the air brush with water first I always go back over the Needle & the airbrush with airbrush cleaner then run water back through it & if I need it really clean I,ll take the whole airbrush apart , clean it as much as I can with brushes then throw all the small parts in my ultrasonic basket & throw them as well as the gun into a hot ultrasonic bath using Magic Green soft soap for 2 cycles , it’s very clean after like right off the show room floor clean .

[@Fishbone4u]

Excellent advice and very detailed! Thanks!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@jamesfleming1710]

Great videos. Helped me a lot since getting back into using an ab during lockdown. I've just got a brush out and it's not spraying paint. There's air coming through the nozzle and it goes back into the pot if I cover the nozzle for a backwash but nothing when I try to paint. I've stripped it and cleaned it and put it back together but no paint. Any maintenance ideas would be great. Maybe a video on common issues?

[@aartadventure]

Airbrush manufacturers really should include a link to this video when they sell their product.

[@NandawarPerformance]

Wow I discovered your videos today. Brilliant, soLoved loads of my problems. Never knew about spraying technique and loads of the other stuff you covered. Thanks soooooo much.

[@Slatanicmushroom]

Just got my first airbrush and recently discovered your channel. What a great info! These cotton sticks are also sold by Tamiya in many different sizes and shapes, just saying.

[@palomino13]

in a bind i use Klean-Strip GSG14 Naked Gun Spray Gun Paint Remover. just run some laquer thinner after to remove the oils. this stuff is a life saver and is like a full dissassembly .

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks for your comment I personally have never used the product / method which you mentioned but I am sure it’ll be helpful to some viewers here 🙏🏻

[@GarlandLym]

Great video. Very thorough

[@o2bsam]

Textbook instruction. Thanks Carsten

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Many thanks glad you found the video helpful.

[@helir00]

This is where possible, I won’t draw the needle backwards, u less is mint clean. If I must fully flush the brush - I’ll take the needle forwards, and reduces the need for backend flushing. Kool video tho chap, it will help others.

[@KnitWitNY]

I am a newbie and very happy to have your wonderful videos available! I see you are just using water and not special airbrush cleaner. What are your thoughts on the differences. Thanks

[@Michael_k_DK]

Thank you so so much that is really time saving metode to clean an air brush

[@AirbrushAsylum]

No probs at all thanks for the comment and glad you found the video helpful 👌🏻

[@tristramnguyen712]

Just fixed my sticky plunger, much thanks!

[@2150dalek]

Great video..To the point and attention to details.

[@borischivapallottole]

Great video, thanks a lot! Could you please make a video in which you explain how to clean the creos ps 771? I know thst you enjoy that brush and i have noticed that there are not that many video that talk about the cleaning process of tjat particular airbrush.. What I'd like to understand in general is which parts I should disassembly/clean regularly (at the end of each painting session) and which ones just once in a while.. 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks again for your grest content

[@martinthwaites2432]

Interesting and very helpful, thank you.

[@Passageredenotes]

Merci, je viens d'en acheter un et cette vidéo est très utile aux débutants 👍

[@sandrajohnson2489]

I have that same cleaning pot but I prefer to clean out the airbrush gun cup by spraying water in it and dumping it out into a large plastic container. When the water runs clear I will add more water then spray it out. It takes too long to spray into the cleaning pot. Sometimes I even clean the airbrush cup out in my bathroom sink. I only use acrylics so I don't think it's a big deal. The real hassle for me is trying to place the trigger back into the little hole. It's such a pain.

[@orsonincharge4879]

cheers bro , I was lost but now I am found .... you

[@eribertoacedo9505]

Hey Oz thank you for your demonstration also the look on your face when you knew the camera was on that was funny🕶

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Lol, thank you appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the vid 👍🏻

[@Xray4858]

How can I join in the classes by internet ?@@AirbrushAsylum

[@AirbrushAsylum]

@@Xray4858 you can visit airbrushasylum.thinkific.com you will find all the details there 👌🏻

[@paulbowkunowicz6960]

thanks for the sticky trigger fix...I thought the needle needed lube

[@thewalkingmiracle8410]

Just bought my first airbrush compressor and eclipse gun today. Where do you get your stencils? Thanks for sharing this video.

[@snaggletooth4933]

THANK YOU! ...I'LL FOLLOW YOUR ADVICE!

[@katherineward9086]

Even makes his sample looks nice wow

[@chickenscratchking6540]

say can I ask if you know if Iwata airbrush cleaner ever expires?? please let me know if you know thanks great videos by the way thanks

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Hey there no as far as I know it does not expire. Glad you like the videos. ☺️

[@SuperBetonico]

I congratulate you for being so easy and simple.. I have a "slight " problem, Somehow, I just can`t pain as you do, thin and gross.. what can be my mistake

[@rickmiles2381]

Well done, well explained

[@RastenSchleifer95]

Do you just use normal water? Sorry for this absolutely dumb question. Greetings from Germany :)

[@logibear9361]

Can you do this the same way after using enamels?

[@ronniecb112868]

How do you replace the needle packing?

[@AirbrushAsylum]

I may need to make another ‘follow up’ video to showcase more cleaning and re assembly tips 👌🏻👌🏻

[@K.buildingthings]

Very useful tip... I have one with trigger keep sticking down ..

[@palomino13]

clean the area where the trigger sits first then just a tiny droplet of oil product to the bottom of the trigger. that will get you going . ill let the master tell you, i just cant help myself. 30 years spraying so i have to help

[@nimofy6336]

@@palomino13 spraying Modells too? Cause I've got some problems with closs coats.

[@palomino13]

@@nimofy6336 if you are talking about the final clear coat , those tend to need to be thicker . reduce them more but that requires careful and more coats but worth it. you can use a bigger needle and tip setup if you have it

[@nimofy6336]

@@palomino13 my paint texture does not dry to a closs finish. Rather a ruff and more semi gloss finish. Maybe the paint is to thick?

[@palomino13]

@@nimofy6336 exacty. your clear has to be pretty thin.reduce it, go a bit higher on air pressure if possible. test on something even a glossy magazine page

[@michaelgiddens4118]

I was wondering how to do this properly, I guess I lucked out, I have the same airbrush, how would one know what size needle is in your gun, is it written on the needle some where, thanks for what you do

[@AirbrushAsylum]

No probs, glad you enjoyed the video it depends on your airbrush iwata airbrushes have one needle / nozzle setup which cannot be altered, other brands like paasche for example have notches or numbers to identify needle sizes usually found on the back of the needle , hope that helps 👍🏻

[@michaelgiddens4118]

@@AirbrushAsylum I have an eclipse hp cs, what size needle/nozzle comes with this brush

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Michael Giddens the eclipse runs a 0.35mm needle nozzle setup 👌🏻👍🏻

[@IronBalls007]

Sir, do you need to use destilled water to clean the brush or is regular tapwater also fine for the cleaning? Thx

[@AirbrushAsylum]

I use regular tap water and or airbrush cleaner 👍🏻👍🏻

[@IronBalls007]

@@AirbrushAsylum Perfect, thx!

[@darkfent]

I should get those cleaning stations...I deep clean and brush my airbrush due to the different types of paint I'm using, one day I might be using acrylics, next week maybe enamel or lacquer...and it's really time consuming to slowly one by one wiping the parts.

[@andreaernestoreani9599]

I'm startingh to use a Iwata revolution and .... i clean it every single time i used it. I disassemble everything , clean it and re assembilng it. I think thet is not a waste of time so, i did it every time.

[@Salvolama]

Hi I am learning to use airbrush and I am realizing that it is really interesting and fun I would like to know what tips for final paint on plastics. Thank you very much

[@dingydate]

CHEERS MY Friend , some good tips there. Thanks

[@Oxizee]

Can i use IPA for cleaning?

[@borischivapallottole]

Thanks a lot for this great video! Do you ever use an ultrasonic cleaning machine to clean your airbrush's parts? Best

[@chibiquinn4128]

can you fit the other airbrush in the cleaning pot as well? because of the little screw right under the paint bucket

[@frankligas2249]

Thanks for the video.

[@guilhermevigano]

Did you ever use cerakote with this airbrush?

[@Chrisstanberry420]

Totally off subject I bought a master airbrush that for some reason won’t spray paint I pull back on lever and nothing when letting off the air it will spirt a little paint what would cause that?

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Check that the needle locking nut is tight so that when you pull back on the trigger it retracts the needle and allows paint to flow through the air cap. Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@georgewilliamssr5230]

Do you have a cleaning video for shooting enamels or laquer?

[@chrisbrezzy707]

What type of cleaner do you use ? Or is that just water?

[@kkleung903]

4:30 is it water or paint remover?