How to Troubleshoot Your Airbrush, Optimize Your Airbrush's Performance with Terry Hill

[@j.spiritwolfvega8258]

Hello Mr. Terry Hill. Wow. It has been quite a few years now. Yes. Back about 20 years. This is J. 'SpiritWolf'. I was one of your students at the Airbrush Action 'Get-Away' in New Jersey around 1994. Although it has been many years? I still owe you a huge 'Thank You' for spending the extra time with me then. I was able to support my daughters as a single father at the time and becoming the father I wanted to be. We have done it and they are now 25 and 27. So now I am a grand-father. Again. '"Thank You'. It is great that you are using the internet to share your talent. Please accept my offering of blessings for health, happiness and success for you and to those you love. Many Blessings, J. 'SpiritWolf' Vega.

[@alschwarz5658]

Being a novice, I was ready to give up on my "no paintflow" problem until I watched this video. I had healthy airflow, but couldn't get even thinner or water to flow. You did one little thing that made all the difference that I didn't try: moving the needle back and forth while depressing trigger. My needle/nozzle was clean, but it turns out I had the needle way too forward. The instructions say to insert needle until you encounter resistance; I guess my idea of "resistance" was a little more than was meant....thanks again!!!

[@mosspath2974]

THIS.

[@joustjonny8999]

Legend, glad I found this, made 7 years ago still a massive help

[@zhanosamuels9824]

Bro same !

[@angelR7133]

I tried all of this nothing has worked

[@zhanosamuels9824]

@@angelR7133 damn

[@angelR7133]

@@zhanosamuels9824 my airbrush was working very good and out of nowhere it started splattering and now The airbrush doesn’t even want to shoot out the water

[@JulieHallthewriter]

Coming from a newbie who just got an airbrush kit and getting frustrated with clogs - thank you!!!

[@Freecloud9]

Ditto. 👍

[@frankinpuss]

Just got back from the New York air brush get away. Spend four days learning from Terry what a class act! no egos just talent. Thanks again!

[@briankreie9579]

It is 3:00 am and found your most insightful video! You have the best troubleshooting tips. I sure appreciate you

[@lynnkjjones7066]

By far the best explanation of how to troubleshoot an airbrush, especially for a novice. Thank You!

[@carlossa4057]

this video was extremely helpful for me! Most airbrush videos are not helpful, people just talk without saying anything concrete that helps. In this video I used every advice and it was extremely helpful. I can't praise it enough!

[@AirTodd]

Terry rest In peace. You were a great artist. What a legend.What a sad day in the airbrush world.

[@cameronhill9267]

Oh wow I didn’t know he passed away! 😮

[@AirTodd]

He died of Covid. But he had some other issues also.

[@cameronhill9267]

@@AirTodd Got Damm!!! Covid was taking all of our greats!

[@abiromeroramirez]

I started airbrushing two months ago and Terry's amazing instructional DVDs were among the first ones I bought and work with. Also was checking on his vast amount of KZbin vids. And till 5 minutes ago I thought maybe I'd be lucky enough to meet him one day... What a terrible loss for the Art work. We already loss another giant, Mike Lavallee. I think in the Blues song lyrics "Why the good die young"!

[@Foleysrose]

I've been using an airbush for a few months now, found this rather insightful thanks!

[@coachh9976]

You just solved every problem ive had as a beginner. You earned a sub.

[@ianr94]

very helpful tutorial , i am 2 weeks into airbrushing & most advice i have been given so far is wrong but yours works great thanks ian.

[@hanjoweitzel5490]

Hello Mr. Hill Fantastic it open my eyes. I'm going back after 40 years to building models and never understand why I have so much trouble with acrylic paints that I havent with Humbrol 40 years ago. They dry very fast and clocking my airbrush, sometimes doesn't matter what I tried. . So Thank you!!!!

[@lightningbc1910]

I don’t know how I didn’t find your videos before now, especially since I was constantly searching for info on how to know if airbrush issues are because of the brush, the paint or user error. Awesome info and exactly what I needed to see. Thx!

[@diversq]

Thanks for the great video. Your very easy to listen to and come off as a great teacher!

[@craigstimpson8193]

I'm just starting with airbrushing and this video is a grate help as I can now look out for the problems pointed out when I get my kit.

[@Stashmanfpv]

Always go to the pro's first, when learning something new. Thanks for the help and the great info!

[@stephenfoster6398]

As an absolute novice in the U.K Id like to thank You fir this excellent , undertsandable & informative video ..Best Wishes, Steve .

[@farkastamas1982]

This video saved my airbrush and my nerves today. Thank you!

[@benjaminjhuynh]

thanks for this video, it helped me out of a pinch when i thought my brush was broken! you’re the best 5/5!

[@AlfonsoTheTraitor]

Thank you very much. This is a big help to me since I am new to airbrushing and I have only done this a few times and was having these problems already and was getting quite disenchanted with airbrushing. Thanks again !

[@lyndalanthony635]

So far, your video explains what I need to know better than others I have watched. Thank you.

[@jonathaneastman3d]

Thank you so much brother!!!! It's 4am, and getting this solved was of utmost importance!

[@1-shotslinger108]

Terry Hill is the utmost airbrush instructor !

[@willparsons32]

Really incredible in-depth explanation of how to trouble shoot and clean the airbrush!

[@randybourque3327]

Like anything on the internet it takes a lot of searching to find someone who actually knows what they are talking about but better yet enunciates it the way it really is rather than going off and blah blah blah - yaddie yaddie yaddie. Great video I subscribed because anyone who has that many air brushes knows what they are talking about. I am just getting into it, I bought an Iwata HP-CS and also a Ophir Compressor with a Tank and it came with a airbrush gun with three needles which I think will come in handy if I need to spray any large area projects. Thanks again for the wonderful and great info You are truly blessed with knowledge and thanks for sharing. Blessings Pastor Randy Bourque - The Evangelist

[@irieman442]

Thanks Terry for the great videos. It's nice to have the internet to help all of us that don't have proper schooling. Very impressive. Thanks again for all the help.

[@Hazmatter7]

I have watched a lot of airbrush videos and you pointed out some key solutions for my problems. Just subscribed! Thanks!

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Excellent vid' Your demo was very helpful and well done. Great camera work. Sam

[@negotiableaffections]

best troubleshoot video I've watched - now, back to my learning curve - thanks Terry

[@emilientherrien726]

Thank you very much Terry for a very well done video and most informative. You remind me also of my dear departed brother. He passed 2 years ago and looked a lot like you.

[@cornerofthemoon]

God I miss Airbrush Action....RIP. Fortunately due to the nature of the craft these videos will always be relevant.

[@pimenel]

Thank you for the tips buddy. Very helpful... the back and forward technique did it for my problem.

[@SoulSoundMuisc]

Thanks. I've been airbrushing for a couple of weeks and your information was very helpful.

[@lindafearrin4216]

Thanks Terry, well explained troubleshooting the PB. I am a newbie and your vids will help me a lot. TY.

[@ManuelGutierrez-bo1fb]

Man! what a bunch of good tips for a newby. It defenitely helps gain confidence in dealing with these temperamental and wicked little machines.! Youre great man! Salud !!

[@theGermanPrintingNerd]

Absolute Wonderful how you explained everything here Thank you so much for this great Video

[@GreekSpartan23]

Excellent information, probably one of the best airbrush videos on youtube.

[@kordichben]

Thanks a ton. Had a very specific issue and you addressed it beautifully. Finally getting into airbrushing and I'm looking forward to checking out your channel

[@razzyazevedo3841]

Finally a video that helps. I thank you very much. I was beginning to lose hope.

[@afrog2666]

Came back to this after a month or so of learning about airbrushing, and there`s quite a few tips mentioned by Terry here, that aren`t included in other videos :) Can`t wait to get enough saved up so I can start practicing with this awesome tool :D

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

I always come back to this video just very well done 👍🏻

[@ehaltom1]

Great information, thank you. You are very enjoyable to watch, you articulate very well. Keep em coming.

[@sedetweiler]

that was a really helpful, no non-sense video. thank ya man. well done.

[@jimbrumm6197]

i am always amazed at the number or brushes and colors at the ready?? One- how long can the paint in the bottles last without drying or causing problems?? you have to clean each brush that you use each day?? and you remember which one how???? I'm trying to buy 3 brushes and can't imagine what you did??

[@petesignit]

Very well explained, it is easy to tell you have a wealth of experience. Many thanks.

[@murdock349]

thank you sir! this one is really helpful for me as a newbie. thank you!

[@vintagsneakermasterclass]

This was a great video! Thanks for your expertise.

[@arturoortiz3540]

Thanks!! I am using an airbrush to prepare samples for my research and I was having all those symptoms thank you!

[@larryelliott149]

Thank you. Just starting out and looking everywhere and you just added to my list of things to know Will look for more of your words of experience.

[@missylee5]

Great video! This taught me a few basic things as a beginner

[@palomino13]

my hero for about 2 decades

[@andreripoll]

This video is AMAZING. So much info explained in such a clear way! And very well produced!

[@mbwildlife]

You are the best teacher! Thank you!!!

[@Marauder623]

A thing that may help with tip dry is using paint retarders, i have some for water based acrylic and for alcohol based as well. Dude, this video is extremely helpful to me as i am starting airbrushing for scale models soon. I can't wait.

[@JimboStyleQc]

I tough I add a bigger problem, and found because of your video that i was the problem! hahaha! I'm using automotive solvent base paint on car models. I did one with water base colors and add trubles with my air brush and you solved that! Thank tou for the tips!

[@jekyle1980]

Omg I learned SOO much from this video! Thank you for this!!!

[@Train-Sim-Drives-UK]

Thank u for taking the time to show us.

[@BADALICE]

Thank you for getting me out of trouble before I get onto it.

[@Thisisnttravis]

Nice video! Mine was spraying at air only setting. Thanks

[@snickdesnick]

Great video, very informative. I just bought a floureon dual action gravity fed brush. Had no end of trouble with it. Had paint bubble back, paint blowing out the pot, i'm covered in paint, station is covered in paint. Infact everything bar the damn models i'm trying to paint is covered. I understand more how the brush works now. Thanks!

[@Godz3839]

I have absolutely no reason to know this info, but I must compliment your clarity in explanation. edit: hahha at the end I thought you were gonna say "so, in the the middle of the night, when you have a deadline, and you have no reason to be watching an airbrushing maintenance video..."

[@MrTripletts]

Wonderful video ma brotha!! Clear, concise, and to the point thank you

[@SolRC]

this was awesome , thanks for making this excellent tutorial

[@matthewbrown6628]

I like your setup. You really have 24 airbrushes with individual hoses? WOW! Are they all hooked up to work at the same time? That would be so cool not to have to worry about switching colors and cleaning in between all the time.

[@afreemanreigns]

Basically Terry got this idea from Scott Wilson, who worked in the area, and later on Terry worked for Scott in the first ever two story airbrush hut inside a Walmart store. I was around when Scott got the place in fact I helped him build some of it one night just handing out really late. I believe Scott is still there. Scott setup could fold up out of the way even, I believe he tried to patent it too but it was like 40k so he just patented the drawings, not sure?

[@shaun7057]

I polished my fluid needle and man oh man what a different world it's made as far as fluid flowing off the tip and atomizing

[@MrMaul80]

Awesome video quick question my needle takes quite a bit of force to get it back into the airbrush. I came that way and I have clean it well.

[@robsylvia9593]

Hey great video for a newbie like me. Thank you!

[@AlexBabcock-hw9iz]

Thank you Terry very good advice. People might want to check out Josh Seaman attaboy airbrushing tips also. He keeps a small sponge damp with windex (ammonia free) in his hand to gently clean his tip while painting.

[@intheair4819]

Thank you Terry for this video.

[@fishingwithhoffman7365]

Great video sir i use a sponge for my tip with tip dry. Wet sponge

[@timjerome8942]

Great instruction Terry, thank so much!

[@atsf-3415]

Excellent! I think dry tip is my problem on my airbrush.

[@fernandomolano7712]

I really enjoy your video. Great tips and advises. Tks fou sharing it.

[@afreemanreigns]

Terry Hill was part of HOT AIR, a small biz in a clothing store in Fort Walton beach right on the main drag, Hot Air was Don Ashwood & Terry Hill. How do I know this b/c I was a local sign painter and used to visit them before airbrushing took off in the Florida Panhandle. We would throw ideas back and forth at one another as artist respectfully, it was then 1986 maybe not sure when they opened their place inside the T-shirt store in Fort Walton bch, but I lived there in town and operated my own sign biz, called Boyd's Signs. It was really cool to go in there and hang out, they would always want to know what I was painting on as they did not do the type of work I did and I wanted to learn some of their trade skills and vise versa so it was great for the art scene. Like when they painted large murals which they had never done but I had or when I painted a 1962 Harley with a side car called "Dead Sled" for David Curshank, I needed a few tips on airbrushing although most everything I did was by hand, mixing the lettering enamels to shoot from a airbrush was something I hadn't done so again we helped one another. Those were great times. And now here I am again still painting only this time it is my own cars. I have two 1968 Firebirds which I am working on each will have a unique theme and I will remember those times as I do my finest work.

[@jdwright4948]

Fantastic tutorial on trouble shooting. Wonderful information and well stated. Thank you

[@pabaril1995]

WOW!! Thank you for those beautiful tips!!!

[@kevinlowe4845]

Thank you so much for the lesson

[@reubenvargas2824]

thank you Terry I hope I can get mine working good again

[@BungeeRooster]

Thanks Terry. These issue have been driving me mad for so long. Peace out

[@theoversouls]

Just getting started and this is super helful. Thank you!

[@69buckandball]

Great troubleshooting advice. Thank you.

[@oldpanamacitybeach]

A loose pilot bushing inside the airbrush is often the source of a skipping spray pattern. I think most most manufacturers today don't allow the user to adjust the pilot bushing...with the old school Paasche VL (and others) you could tighten the packing nut on the pilot bushing and stop the skipping.

[@parkertownsend5688]

Dude is awesome! Thanks, AirBrush Action...

[@waynevyner6231]

Brilliant video. Thanks .

[@sebuteo]

Excellent video. Thanks for the helpful tips.

[@benbenavides5636]

Thanks a bunch homie! Had to up my pressure, works like a charm now. :)

[@horinkabalo]

Absolutely great.. Very detailed and very understandable explanations. Thanks a lot

[@PastaDNA]

Nice video Terry, thanks

[@eddmtz4028]

this kind of explanation is what an eirbrush beginner like me needs, I have a question I only have two airbrushes one is a gravity feed and one suction feed(master airbrush), but I want to be painting shirts like yours, do you give classs or any course at least for one week??

[@MRHOTROD396]

Great tips there bud. Thanks

[@ricksmith5696]

Terry has been eating good, put on a few pounds. I suggest switching to Michelob Ultra, it tastes like beer, contains alcohol, less carbs, and it does a fine job of washing down that Aquaflow. Glad to see you are also hooked on the Iwata Eclipse, some folks think I'm crazy, paying eleven dollars for a nozzle. Now, I can say, Terry does, too, lmao~Rick in Gatlinburg

[@jackzu6483]

Great info but I'm still having trouble atamizing water in a new inexpensive top feed brush. Have some experience in bottom feed beginning brush. Any ideas appreciated. Thanks

[@fishingwithhoffman7365]

Do you have to keep the lid on a gravity feed gun? Or can you leave it off? Or is there a difference besides paint drying out and or spilling?

[@washakie1961]

Great video! Thank you, Terry.

[@dbsa58]

Great video, very informative.

[@bkebradley]

It was the air hole, thanks for the help!

[@MrSnoopydupy]

You explain stuff so well. Subscribed. I love your style of videos! I almost threw my eye balls out of my eye sockets when I saw your collection of your brushes -.-

[@Killakee111]

MrSnoopydupy hahaha thats the main reason i clicked the video, all those airbrushes 👍👍

[@ericashmusic8889]

I see you are using -'Iwata Eclipse' is this your favoured tool, I love mine owing to the big nozzle & so easy to take apart & clean..or do you also use finer ones? Thankyou in anticipation ..

[@dankavanaugh6535]

Terry... This is an excellent video. Great information and easy to understand for an air brush rookie like me. I am now a subscriber