Cleaning a Gravity Feed Airbrush - End of Spray Session

Thanks for clicking on QuickTech. To have a great airbrush experience every time, its important to clean your airbrush at the end of each spray session. In this video we show you step by step how to clean a gravity feed airbrush using our Iwata Airbrush Cleaning Kit. Follow this cleaning routine and your airbrush will be ready to use the next time you pick it up to paint.
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Before disconnecting your airbrush from the air hose:
1. Make sure your compressor is off.
2. Then hold down the main lever to release any stored air.
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Products used in the video:
Neo for Iwata CN Gravity Feed Dual Action Airbrush (N4500)
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Iwata Airbrush Cleaning Kit (CL100)
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Iwata Universal Spray Out Pot (CL300)
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Downloadable Cleaning Instructions:
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[@IamKnucks]

A little audio accompaniment would go a long way

[@elliotgregory3356]

Agreed 💯

[@fabfran4104]

Why? It's obvious what is happening and it means that any nationality can easily follow it.

[@sock2070]

Thank you, that was exactly what I was looking for :)

[@donaldvermeulen4309]

Whenever I take the needle out, I like to clean off the paint that sticks to the front of the airbrush around the nozzle assembly.

[@peterboyes1113]

A real shame there is no commentary. It would have kept me watching this.

[@iwatamedea1]

Hello, we understand your comment, however based on feedback that we receive, Iwata Quick Tech videos were made to get right to the point, addressing common topics quickly with no language barriers.

[@eefm99]

It's a simple 3 minute video, no audio required. If you can't get to pay attention, the problem is not on the video...

[@CMTechnica]

Audio goes a long way to add further understanding - which this doesn’t do

[@MasterUxi]

At first I thought my audio might be having problems but pleasantly surprised and didn't need it.

[@fabfran4104]

​@CMTechnica why? Isn't it obvious what's going on?

[@abdielrodriguez8197]

You can use water to clean it, right?

[@iwatamedea1]

Using an airbrush cleaner is the most effective approach but water can also be used if you are spraying a water soluble paint.

[@abdielrodriguez8197]

Thanks

[@BellaZuikaku4785]

Since I’m saving for a Iwata Compressor, is it okay to use the Tamiya Airbrush cleaner in any Iwata Airbrush, since I’ll be using Tamiya paints mostly

[@flyingphotography5770]

@ IJ Zuikaku For Tamiya acrylics, I’ve been using Lysol All Purpose Cleaner for years. Credit for this tip goes out to Andy’s Hobby Headquarters. However, once the brush is clean, I place a few drops of distilled water in the cup and blow it out under pressure from the compressor. Allow a few seconds of air to continue thru the brush to dry it out. Additional tip: Never remove the needle out the back end of the brush nor never reinsert the needle from the back. Always, always, removal and reinsertion should be done from the front. This method helps preserve the integrity of the point on your needle. I know a lot of videos will show from the back. They are wrong! Think about it!

[@iwatamedea1]

Yes, any airbrush cleaner is fine and its best to use the cleaner that is designed for the paint you are using. When cleaning, do not soak the entire airbrush body in any cleaning fluid as it can cause harm.

[@andresecuuio]

This cleaning methop applies for laquer paints and solvent base paints?

[@idkzero]

my trigger tends to get stuck while spraying, is there a proper way of fixing this? i have iwata eclipse hp-bcs.. thanks

[@iwatamedea1]

Try using some of the Iwata Lube. Step #8 on this PDF shows you how to apply it: www.iwata-airbrush.com/manuals/iwata_airbrush_cleaning_guide.pdf

[@bigredc222]

Doing just what he did doesn't get it all out in my gun, I have to keep putting the needle in, take it out clean it, put it back in, take it out clean it, it takes four or five times before it comes out clean.

[@iwatamedea1]

This sounds like a paint / cleaner issue. Couple of things to think about...Some paints are more difficult to clean out of airbrushes than others. What type / formula of paint are you using? Secondly, the cleaning fluid that you use must be suitable at breaking down the specific paint that you are using. If you are using multiple formulas, these may not be compatible or you may need more that one cleaning solvent. (Ask the paint manufacturer). If you are using craft paint instead of airbrush paint, those will be very difficult to clean (the particles are too large) and will cause a lot of clogs. If you are using thinners, are you using the manufacturer recommended thinning agent? Give these variables some thought as this is likely a paint issue, not an airbrush issue

[@bigredc222]

@@iwatamedea1 I probably need a stronger. I bought a starter pack of paint and it came with cleaner. The air brush is also a cheap starter model. I have some commercial thinners and cleaners I'll try, I was just using what came with the kit.

[@marcodambrogi]

Complimenti ottimo video......io sono in possesso dello stesso aerografo, vi volevo fare una domanda a tutto lo staff IWATA.....è possibile montare la coda con regolatore di corsa grilletto su IWATA NEO CN? Se la risposta è si......quale del modello Iwata devo prendere, quello che ha lo stesso diametro della filettatura.....Vi ringrazio anticipatamente e vi auguro buon lavoro

[@iwatamedea1]

Grazie per il tuo commento e domanda. Se stai cercando una maniglia preimpostata per il Neo CN, l'I1556 si adatta a questo modello. Verificare con il proprio rivenditore o affiliato Iwata locale disponibilità e prezzi. www.iwata-airbrush.com/preset-handle-hphp-h.html - tramite Google Translate

[@dejectioninc]

No siphon feed video?

[@iwatamedea1]

Not yet. For siphon feed styles, remove the paint bottle and attach a bottle full of cleaning fluid (the kind that is appropriate for the specific type of paint you are using). Flush a generous amount through the airbrush until it runs clear. Clean the front caps (as shown in the gravity feed videos). Check the needle for any dried paint and make sure the area where the bottle attaches is clean

[@francesmcmahon]

So you don't need to take out the nozzle cap and nozzle to clean after a session? My old airbrush would clog horribly if I didn't do that! How often should you do a deep clean, where you need to clean the nozzle? Thanks!

[@iwatamedea1]

If you perform a good end of spray session every time you are done spraying you shouldn't have to remove the nozzle each time. The goal is to clean out the paint so it does not dry and cause problems. We recommend a deep clean whenever your airbrush's spray performance begins to decline. How often will depend on how frequently you spray with it and what type of paint you use. Make sure to watch our Deep Clean video as well!

[@luv2flyV65]

I'm new at this, and I already know you didn't get the inside of that clean.

[@tetsatou2815]

There's a video that deals with deep cleaning the airbrush.