How To Clean Your Airbrush Between Colors - Acrylics - Lacquers - Easy !!

In todays video I show you how to clean your airbrush between colors when spraying multiple colors in one session. I show it using two different paint types, acrylic and lacquer, and two different airbrushes. I go through this process several times a day, every day. Once you get this down It should take you about 2 minutes to clean out your airbrush and be ready for the next color.
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[@lifeneedsmorechill]

That was so clean and fast. My cleanings involve tons of cursing and paint all over my hands and floor. Will definitely use these tips

[@claudenewbolt2659]

THIS GUY SHOWS US HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THE AIRBRUSHS THAT WE HAVE!

[@thomasgarner2522]

Your system worked perfectly! I've been dreading color changes for years until I stumbled on this video. The key is the preparation that you recommend -- having everything you need set before your paint session. I also used your homebrew cleaner, which worked incredibly well. Thanks for this valuable contribution to the hobby!

[@AlwaysDrawing2012]

Thank you for the cleaning tutorial!!

[@gsbufo47]

LOVE YOUR WORK.

[@3dpaintpouringbyjimanthony952]

Thank you so much, I really appreciated it. I'm just starting out airbrushing and your videos have been a great help in my learning process.

[@RoderickPommier]

Thanks for the cleaning video. Just bought a Badger and this was very timely.

[@danrussell3439]

Another very informative and helpful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@mobilegamersunite]

This is a big help! Thank you

[@Gundumb_guy]

I’ve been watching for videos for a while now but just got my first airbrush last month and this is very helpful!

[@njcivicwagon1]

Phenomenal video. Thanks a ton for this man!

[@vinny9708]

Thanks for posting great tips

[@shutterfish]

Very informative. Thanks 👍

[@BCcontentcreators]

Great cleaning tips, thanks for sharing. Love your videos!

[@robertthompson6707]

Thank you, Lessions learned!!

[@LCRRcreed]

Thanks for helping me so much on the journey it was to get started!

[@cdpgbc-mw2kz]

Canadian viewer. First off, thank you for sharing your time, effort and money in creating these videos. I thought to myself, what is there to learn about cleaning an airbrush? Until I watched this episode. On behalf of myself and my poor, half cleaned airbrushes, a big thank you.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Excellent information, thanks for sharing your expertise with this subject. I really need to change up my cleaning routine.

[@ArikGenerick]

Thank you so much for all your videos man, I just got done with my first airbrushing session and while I need to practice to not get pooling I didn't have any problems mixing the thinner or cleaning the airbrush. I got no clogs or anything because of your videos I really appreciate all the help you giving people with these videos.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thanks buddy 👍 glad I could help

[@williamfotiou7577]

Thank you for a great video. I ordered those swabs too, great product and the price is right. After 40 years, I just bought my first double action airbrush, this really helps.

[@HumancityJunction]

Thanks so much for all your videos. I find airbrushing overwhelming to learn and your videos help break it down in an understandable way.

[@slougo5909]

2nd that, Thank You

[@robertom.5734]

I like your 'How to...' tutorials for noobs. Thanks, you get my like and my subs.

[@williambaker673]

I am so glad I found your you tube channel! I just bought my first air brush outfit and have been “ feeding” on your videos. You explain so clearly I am so eager to get started. Keep up the good work!

[@13Dixiefried]

I've been on the fence about getting a airbrush for awhile now. An the cleaning of them was the only thing that kinda gave me a bit of anxiety lol. But your video definitely made it very understandable.

[@Daemonforce-Gaming]

awsum video just got my iwata smart jet pro for my iwata hi line, and a nice BARTSHARP Airbrush - Large Airbrush Spray Booth so looking forward to painting my miniatures and 3d prints. loving your videos there really helpful thank you

[@TheIcemanModdeler]

Cool thanks for sharing.

[@at1inoz]

first thank you for doing this very detailed as well as easy to follow

[@paulsmodels]

Thanks for the cleaning tips.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Any time my friend

[@MrCHEESEMANnn]

Thanks for this vid!!!

[@Gundumb_guy]

Also, can you do a video of your gunpla collection? I would love to check it out nd I’m sure a lot of people would as well!

[@davidharrington1133]

Great video, thank you so much

[@Wheatley101]

Informative and useful video thanks B!!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Anytime buddy 👌

[@Dana-xv9ru]

Literally starting my first ever model build today at 34, due to my other half’s encouragement as he is fantastic at model building. Going to be doing airbrushing etc. 🤞🏻 your videos have been so informative and helpful, I’m not expecting miracles but really excited about this new hobby! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise! Amazing stuff

[@barbatosrex9473]

Welcome to the hobby my friend, it's all fun from here on out

[@longju8305]

I've never used hot water to wash acrylic. That's a good idea! I use Gaianotes' or Creos' tool cleaner. Most of the colors can be washed clearly except for Citadel or Alclad chrome. But it isn't a big issue to paint a deepper color. But to paint clear coat or white, I have to separate it.Especially beofre and after Urethane clear

[@wilzdart]

I watched your hot water clean vid, it works great. On my last pass I use Fantastic and leave a little in the cup. It works great also. Thanks for sharing

[@barbatosrex9473]

You're welcome buddy 👍

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I've been using your home made acrylic airbrush cleaner and it works like a charm.

[@barbatosrex9473]

That's great, glad I could help

[@mfugaming3089]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, honestly saying i just hook up and airbrushing my gundam model for the first time and this video help out a lot no clogs no tip dry and at ease at airbrushing my model. thank you again sir.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thanks buddy, good luck, it only gets better from here 👍

[@rochat]

Great video. A cheaper and more readily available alternative to the Badger Needle Juice is mineral oil. One of its many uses is a lubricant for metal parts and works beautifully for airbrush parts.

[@ninodivinoperlas4511]

Nice very informative 😎👍

[@statoilbensin2190]

Barbatos nice!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid.............................. 👍👍👍

[@pattyc8942]

I would have never thought of hot water to clean it. Thank you!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Ah yes, hot water, the simple secret 😉

[@lovecchio420]

it depends on what kind of paint you spray though.

[@pattyc8942]

@@lovecchio420 I was commenting regarding the acrylic paint. I use Alclad Lacquers and Enamels. I pretty much stick to the cleaning instructions. So far knock on wood, no issues and the hot water is a game changer! ;) Thanks for commenting as I was kinda thinking of giving it a try on the Alcad but second thought, maybe I shouldn't. Barbatos Rex does have great videos.

[@kevinkerlin5603]

Good demonstration vid

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thank you

[@bigwoz78]

Great video

[@stephenbridges2791]

I tell you something I have found out the hard way. When you spray a metallic color, you had better make damn sure your airbrush is thoroughly cleaned before proceeding to the next color. Vallejo metallics seem to be the worst offenders, but; they all are to a certain extent. I used to think that Badger cheapened out using those rubber tip caps, but; I think that is more by design. They are very effective for back washing. Always enjoy you content. I seem to pick up something every time I watch.

[@crossbowhunter9118]

Please show how you break the full airbrush down and what parts to put in a sonic cleaner

[@donniem7979]

glorious

[@darrenezzell1010]

I'm a pro tshirt guy with 20+ guns.....been using acetone exclusively for 7-8 years and haven't had a problem with seals yet.

[@kevinkerlin5603]

Isn’t that a Testors or model master die cast the Ferrari ? I remember building one just like it late 80s or 90s and that would be cool to see it repainted.

[@super_xiaoxiao]

Question: Does the acrylic cleaning method work on Tamiya acrylic paint? Thanks :) Great tutorial.

[@peppadog6606]

I'm more interested how do you clean your airbrush after you spray Automotive Grade Top-coat. Those stuff is hard to clean if they're dry.

[@statoilbensin2190]

I prefer to use Xylene, toluene or buty acetate for laqcuers and enamels. For acrylic like vallejo and Tamiya I use ethyl acetate (nail polish remover) I see you use acetone but I dont think it is 100% because I think that is too strong. I know a guy who got his airbrush destroyed with 100% acetone, but his airbrush might have been without solvent resistent seals and materials.

[@Gundumb_guy]

You should be VERY careful about coming contact with most of those chemicals, especially xylene!! Very bad and can absorb through your skin very easily and can quickly cause xylene poisoning!!

[@statoilbensin2190]

@@Gundumb_guy Thank you for telling me, I always use chemical gloves, mask, spray booth and even glasses in some cases. We only live once important to be on the safe side.

[@borgarborb1821]

Thank you so much for the tips barb. Also i have a question, can i do the color switching cleaning method shown in the video (the one using lacquer thinner and acetone) for tamiya acrylic paint? or is it only for lacquers?

[@Philtho]

What do you do to mitigate all the fumes from dumping into the rag? I spray into one of those sealed bottles, but it takes time compared to just dumping.

[@barryolson8428]

Barry Olson 3 weeks ago great product. can u put on a regulator and filter or does it not need one. keep up the great work. no name air compressor. tried to buy 1 . out of stock

[@KnightMyst6422]

i honestly dont recommend using acetone with cheap airbrushes just go with a shot of thinner and some slightly hot water because cheap brushes have terrible weak sealing rubbers that its not even a joke, in the past year ive ruined 4 airbrushes doing acetone washes they always dry out the rubber an they break appart.

[@edak482]

No, you're right. Not for CHEAP airbrushes. The rubber seals can't take that. But on the plus side a complete new rubber seal-set cost less than 1 dollar/euro ! So for $4 + shipping you could have 4 airbrushes like new and do the cleaning differently.

[@KnightMyst6422]

@@edak482 no mean really ruined. it melted the interior gaskets as well not just the the tip gasket i actually got to keep one of them but since the other 3 where all 8 dollar airbrushes they had gaskets on the inside of the back tip and one of them had a knob underneath that had a gasket inside as well.

[@williamfotiou7577]

Thanks, good advice.

[@acandnine12]

Love your videos as they are ALL so thorough in both explanation and demonstration. Can you tell me if you've ever used isopropyl alcohol to clean your airbrushes? I got that tip from another KZbinR and it works great but I would like your opinion if you don't mind. I would not want to damage my equipment.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Alcohol does work but not for Vallejo. It makes Vallejo turn into chunks and clogs the airbrush. Because many of my viewers use Vallejo I don't show using Alcohol. But you can asong as it's not Vallejo

[@donalexander4113]

Lately I’ve been trying out MCW enamel paints on my car and airliner models. Do you have any plans to review that paint? Thanks

[@3BeatSketcher]

Yes! This is something I've been curious about!...any chance you might be able to do a video on "top coats"/varnishes/clear coats with an airbrush in the future???

[@statoilbensin2190]

Its the same way as normal painting

[@barbatosrex9473]

@@statoilbensin2190 🙂 pretty much

[@vladtheimpaler3625]

@@barbatosrex9473 Really want to know which top coats are safe to metal colours. Protect them but don't kill the shine.

[@barbatosrex9473]

@@vladtheimpaler3625 did you watch my video on clears for Alclad Chrome? Every one I tested there would act the same over metal colors. They do however change the look of the metal flakes a bit

[@vladtheimpaler3625]

@@barbatosrex9473 Change a little bit is ok.

[@ralphmolinar7724]

Where do I go to school for airbrushing I was a painted for 23 years a I know how to paint with a airless and a air gun to I like to know the right way to airbrush and I know I can do it thank you for your video of airbrushing and how to clean the airbrush guns thank you for your video of you'll

[@barbatosrex9473]

I'm working on a walk thru video on that

[@davidkelly5459]

Where did you get your cleaning pot? Did you make it? Did I miss a video? I have the store bought pot and while it works, I like the way yours functions. Thanks.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Mine is a GSI Creos Mr Hobby brand. They seem to be hard to find right now. They redesigned it. I didn't want to put up a link to it knowing it's hard to find. I've never had a problem with the others on the market though

[@tennentssuppa]

Hot water, dries paint, I have always thought.

[@cottydry]

Excellent video. I assume acetone won't hurt the o-rings and seals in these airbrushes?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Correct, most brand name airbrushes have quality solvent proof seals. Going on 5 years now with most of my airbrushes you see here and none of them have had a problem yet

[@FujisamaProductions]

hey barbatos I have a question. What do I need to get to prime photo etch. Mr. Metal Primer has been discontinued and I've never painted photo etch what do I use?

[@aljensen7779]

I also have a Badger 105 and a problem I've been having is friction in the trigger movement. I pull about halfway back, then it gets stiff. Pulling harder, the stiffness goes away, but then the rocker (behind the needle) stays in the back position until I nudge it forward, past the friction again. Everything is clean - I can't possibly clean it any further. I'm at a loss as to understand what is causing that friction. Do you have any thoughts on this?

[@xXlamikXx]

Would you use needle juice over CLP/Gun lube?

[@alanstclair8040]

Did you make an ultra sonic cleaner video?

[@TheIcemanModdeler]

Been told by several people never use acetone to clean airbrush, it eats away the chrome inside the airbrush and ruins the seals. Use airbrush cleaners designed for airbrush, alcohol.

[@Brent-Nelson68]

Seals in modern airbrushes are PTFE which is impervious to acetone. Acetone doesn’t harm nickel or chrome. Ammonia, which is in Windex will remove nickel.

[@TheIcemanModdeler]

@@Brent-Nelson68 Thx for the info heard different opinions of this, i don't really need acetone use mostly hot water, acrylic cleaner and IPA, got a bunch of it from 3d printing.

[@statoilbensin2190]

Always use paper towels that dont dust off hairs also use q tips that dont lay of hairs like Tamiya or Mr hobby q tips or gun cleaning q tips like he is using.

[@NicoleM04]

Do you know if the Gaalheri airbrushes are ok with lacquer thinners?

[@LawrenceValverde]

Super useful! I generally just use hot water then IPA to clean my acrylics.... Do you think that's insufficient?

[@barbatosrex9473]

That should be fine but don't use isopropyl alcohol with Vallejo. Turns the paint into globs that cloggs up the airbrush

[@digegr61]

Hi, new to airbrushing and found your tutorials helpful. on the cleaning pot how do you dispose of what is inside is it OK to go down household drain?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Drain or toilet flush

[@richardt1]

I appreciate your videos. very helpful. I have a question. How long can you keep premixed (thinned) Acrylics? If I mix a paint like Tamiya acrylic 50/50 what would be its shelf life? (hours, days, weeks?) Thanks for the help.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I get them indefinitely. I haven't had a problem with that at all. Only if hardener or an activator is involved like a 2K clear. But you wont have a problem with pre thinning your paints

[@mikeellis5347]

BR, would this stuff work for between color cleanings like this. From Hobby Lobby it's Gemini Master piece oderless mineral spirits. High quality thinner for all types of oil paints, enamels and varnishes. States a brush cleaner, degreaser and general purpose cleaner. I had originally got it to thin out enamel paints once I can get a spray booth( cardboard box doesn't cut it.) But this video got me to thinking about it being used for cleaning the airbrush. Plus as a thinner since it's a better price than Testors thinner. I have to watch what I spend do to being on a fixed income (disability) Thanks,Mike

[@chauffeurmarco]

Leaving in the parts in acetone over night just doesn't work for me, it doesn't get cleaned. Now I use a machine that trow steam by pressure. It is great.

[@aaronlangford5352]

Thank you! I actually just got a badger patriot. You did cleaning with acrylics, can I use laquers in that and clean it the same as the other brush?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Sure thing my friend. I love my Patriot, I use it every day and mostly lacquers too

[@stephicohu]

Barbatos Rex: how do you like your led light?

[@barbatosrex9473]

It's great, I use it every day. It's pretty subtle, not a mega bright light but I think that's its purpose

[@davidgusky2391]

Are you using just regular Mason jars for storing your solvents? Curious how the rubber seals on the jars hold up to the lacquer and acetone?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes, I've had this jars about a year now. Got them at Hobby Lobby. So far they look like the day I got them. Working out great

[@charlesfavano7424]

i am having an issue what to do if to thin it does not to be to seen to be spraying corectly? the thinner the paint the lower the pressure? maybe like 10 or 15 should i try?

[@AdjointGaming]

First method cannot be used with acrylics or you just use 2 methods because of different air brushes ? I got a bit confused :) If I could use the 1st method for my acrylics then it would be amazing. I find 1st method easier , but that is me :D

[@tchall6195]

Great video. Can I ask, is the first cleaning method you show on here also suitable for cleaning after using thinned nail varnish? Thanks.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes it will work perfectly for that. Sorry for the late reply

[@tchall6195]

@@barbatosrex9473 Not late at all. Many thanks for the reply. Now I'm just figuring out which materials I can spray nail varnish on. Sorry to hear about your parakeet, dude. It's always painful losing friends and family. Sending love.

[@J.D.Vision]

I'm new to airbrushing, which should I get if I were to buy one of the two, Badger 105 patriot, or the GSI Creos Mr. Airbrush Procon Boy PS-289 Platinum?.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Tough call. It might come down to price. The Patriot is around $80 and the Procon is about $130. The Procon is of superior quality in my opinion but I like them both equally. The Patriot can spray anything, primers, metallics and 2K clears but it's a bit tougher to spray very fine. The Procon can spray everything well, I do have a bit of trouble with thicker paints and heavy metallics but not too bad. It does however let you get finer details. I'd say overall the Patriot might serve most purposes unless you want super fine details

[@curtcassese1243]

Do you think those premium vallejo paints? I recently bought the premium red florescent and did some testing on vallejo black primer with vallejo thinner and vallejo flow improver but still came out plotchy like it didn't mix well ?

[@barbatosrex9473]

The Premium line is made for clear poly/lexan R/C car bodies. That said I tested one of the colors and it came out great. The Fluorescent Red should be sprayed over white. But you might have a bad bottle

[@AaronVgoat]

I would love to see a test of green stuff worlds color shift.

[@barbatosrex9473]

It's coming

[@dragoonoly3084]

What about cleaning enamel or is that the same as lacquer? Have you done a custom camouflage paint scheme on any of your models?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Clean the enamels the same as a lacquer, use the same process shown here for lacquer

[@crossbowhunter9118]

@barbatos Rex We’re do you buy your bins that you keep your eye droppers in?

[@barbatosrex9473]

The Container Store

[@crossbowhunter9118]

What is each container called like the one you use for acetone and q tips what are those called in the container store?

[@JSTRonline2]

Where'd you get the jars you hold the lacquer thinner and acetone in? I'm in the US.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I got them at Hobby Lobby

[@froudey5756]

Hi, when you use lacquer paints do you clean your pipettes with lacquer thinner? Also do you clean all mixing jars with lacquer thinner aswel? I’m new to mr hobby paints so I’m guessing If this is true I’m going to need a lot of thinner!! Thanks 🙏

[@barbatosrex9473]

I use lacquer thinner and acetone. I buy it by the gallon at my local Lowes or Home Depot stores. That will last you a very long time

[@ervinstankovic2462]

I have trouble back washing the air blows to strong

[@barbatosrex9473]

Pull back super slow, it takes a bit but you'll get it. Put the cap on the cup or cover with a paper towel, that helps too

[@shadowmo3]

Have you heard of stardust colors from the UK? I heard they have a nice chrome airbrush paint and one that can be easily brushed.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I had troubles ordering it,, it didn't show up in the cart. I'm thinking it's shipping to the US that's giving me trouble

[@yodasscrotum]

@@barbatosrex9473 I can help you out if you want? I live in the UK.

[@barbatosrex9473]

@@yodasscrotum sounds good. Let me check out there site and I'll get back to you. Send me an email or direct message from Instagram

[@yodasscrotum]

@@barbatosrex9473 just checked it's £87 for 250ml including shipping posted to me in the UK😦 I've emailed you by the way !

[@crossbowhunter9118]

@ barbatos Rex Can you link me what cart you use that you put your airbrush cleaning stuff on that fits under your table? Where can I buy them at? What is that kind of cart called

[@barbatosrex9473]

Here you go, here's the one I use amzn.to/2ZEF4aa

[@Cziczaki]

Something similar for enamel paints?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Just go with what I show for the lacquers 👍

[@darren990]

can you use a ultrasonic cleaner

[@kevbee8325]

You can and it will be shown in a separate video (1:28).

[@yakkyuu12]

I took my airbrush apart and the TRIGGER will not go back into place, any suggestions in easy, better way to get the trigger stem to stay in place so I can get the needle back in?

[@barbatosrex9473]

What brand airbrush, they're all a bit different

[@richardbennett8678]

I have a Paasche Talon. Do you know if it has the type of seals that your Crios?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes it does. You'll be safe using solvent paints

[@richardbennett8678]

@@barbatosrex9473 thanks so much. As I have said before, I'm learning so much from you

[@sergio_grez]

One question, what should I use for cleaning my airbrush if I mainly use Mig acrylic paints?

[@barbatosrex9473]

With Mig I use super hot water brewed from my coffee maker. Then a shot of Windex at the end. I did a video on how to clean Vallejo from your airbrush where I show the hot water technic

[@sergio_grez]

@@barbatosrex9473 thank you! I will search for the video!!

[@slougo5909]

I squirt a little water with a pipette back in needle & nozzle, just a little. Is that OK?

[@robngraves3941]

do you use 1 airbrush for acrylic and a different one for lacquer paints?

[@barbatosrex9473]

I don't but I'll usually will use my airbrushes with larger needles and nozzles when spraying acrylics. 0.3mm or larger

[@1996starter]

This was a real informative video. Hey i wanted to ask do you have any plastic model starter painting kits i wanted to start simple and was searching for a kit rather than buying supplies seperately and came across this acrysion paint set from mr. Hobby. Do you have any idea how they compare against aqueous paints and do you know about any other painting starter sets for models

[@barbatosrex9473]

Acrysion brushes good but I had troubles airbrushing it. You can also get a Testors stsrting set too. As far as cost, see what a starter set comes with and then compare it by putting similar paints, a brush and a few other supplies in a cart and see the difference in price. Sometimes for just $5 to $10 difference you could end up with better supplies

[@1996starter]

@@barbatosrex9473 anything else you would like to recommend as beginner supplies that are japan based and how to decide on indiavidual paints

[@barbatosrex9473]

@@1996starter start with a kit. Pick out a kit. A HG is a good start. Then the manual will list paint colors recommend for the kit. Those colors will usually be useful for all kits. The paints listed in a Gundam manual are Mr Color. So just match the numbers. You can usually find Mr Color for $3. Then buy a Gundam Starter Kit on Amazon. Should be about $9 and it comes with everything else you'll need to start, nippers, files, hobby knife... And that should get you started. With a Gundam you wont need glue but be sure to get paint thinner.

[@1996starter]

@@barbatosrex9473 wow thanks this was the most useful info i got all week

[@barbatosrex9473]

@@1996starter I'm here to help 👍

[@godfather1116]

So I assume if you use acrylic paints you use acrylic thinner?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes. Also check out my video on cleaning out Vallejo from your airbrush. I use super hot water brewed from my coffee maker.