My Airbrush Won't Spray - Let's Fix It!

[@Varnexx23]

The pushing the needle through the gun broad side first solved my entire problem. Thank you so much for the tip!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Glad I could help. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@mastafoo886]

seen a frickin LOT of airbrush cleaning videos, this is the first time ive ever seen anyone push the needle back thru square side forward to clean the body. From here, that looks like a damn solid tip, and is something im going to try when i next clean my cheapo neoeco that i use for priming. Thanks for the video, and you have earned a sub, mate.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

MF, I am glad you liked the video. I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment.

[@jamesjacobs4209]

Took mine apart and ran the brush through it from the back and dislodged quite a bit of dried paint in the body before the cup. Works fine now.

[@ProspectorsGhost]

WOW. I have seen many different KZbin videos on airbrush cleaning but I have never seen any of the other airbrush users use that particuler method of cleaning the inside of an airbrush by running the needle through the brush backwards and how well that method will work in helping clean the inside of the airbrush. Once again you have taught me some more very useful information. Thank You Sir.

[@joecosier22]

Wow! Thanks to this video my cheapo airbrush is spraying like new again! I was having issues with it spraying very sporadic and turns out that there was the tiniest speck of dried paint in the main nozzle outlet. I was ready to throw it in the trash and buy a new one. Running the needle blunt end first was what did it. Thanks again!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Joe, Nice! I love to hear when one of my videos help someone. It makes the effort worth it. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@CheezelsTV]

Watching the whole video was worth it just for the tip of taking the needle out through the front, and then using the blunt end to dislodge any stubborn paint residue!!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Thanks, Cheezels. I am glad you liked the video. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching

[@paulcolterman3087]

Paul from NB Canada Thanks for the great content!!! Now if I had only seen this video before I spent a few days fighting my Sotar 20/20¡!!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

I'm glad I could help Paul. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.

[@vipersniper843]

That is a lot of paint considering the size of brush. I have to pull back on my trigger just a bit to much to get the paint to start flowing.I'm using illustration colors by Createx .Thinking I better try this must be very small amount of paint in nozzle . I'm using iwata micron cmc plus. Thought I had it clean hope this works. Thanks

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

It only takes a tiny piece of paint to clogg things up. Especially with a brush as fine as a micron.

[@danielhinrichsen5923]

Thanks picked up a couple tips.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Daniel, glad I could help. Thanks for watching.

[@NalzEmpire]

Wow it's worked again, Thankyou so much!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Nalz, I am glad you liked the video. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.

[@thehungryhungarian84]

As a beginner this was very useful! Thank you!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Karibree, I am glad you liked the video and fond it helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@peternelson6167]

Great instruction. As a newbie this was brilliant help. Is there help on adjusting the airbrush?

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Peter, I am glad you found the video helpful. I am not sure what adjustments you are referring to. Paint is the biggest adjustment you can make. I have a video on how to get paint to flow. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

[@peternelson6167]

Thank you for the feedback. I have still to learn stain v paint - my aspiration is to airbrush via stencils on bowls, platters etc that I have turned on my lathe. I have now understood that the adjustment I was seeking was merely the pressure the spring applied to the trigger; I was under the impression that the adjustment of the spring adjusted the spray - sorry to be so dim.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

@@peternelson6167 Oh...I forgot about air pressure. I have mine set at 27 p.s.i and rarely ever change it.

[@MrNoUsername]

My airbrush is the portable type where the airbrush directly scews into the compressor I disassembled my previous airbrush to do a deep clean, reassembled it, only to find paint started to leak into the stem where the air goes in. I tried to take apart and assemble it again but the issue wasn't solved I bought a new airbrush. After a few rounds of painting which went fine, I disassembled it to do a clean, reassembled it and did a water test. And it now had the same leaking issue as the previous. AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHY!!!! 😭😭😭

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Wow! I have no idea. Your paint should be nowhere near your air valve. I would call the company.

[@texasmama4248]

I absolutely love airbrushing... But man are they a pain to clean sometimes. I neglected my Neo and I had to spend the good part of my afternoon cleaning it. I try to keep replacement nozzles on hand because they are no fun to clean 😂

[@robertmann7277]

Thank you for the backwards needle trick ( 1st I heard of it), subbed ÷ liked )

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Thanks Robert, I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for subscribing.

[@lyricvideos888]

Thank you sir

[@samuel-mj8ov]

Really effective for your video thanks for the information ❤

[@billysayers7941]

Graight video thanks I will be trying your methods of cleaning.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Billy, glad you liked the video. thanks for watching.

[@medic27503]

I am strongly entertaining the idea of airbrushing.I swayed away from it for some time think I had to be an artist( able to draw) to airbrush. Guessing that's not completely true. I have been been watching your videos for a while and I like what I see so far. Keep sharing Please. Now for a question, Is it good idea to have a water trap at both the compressor unit and the spray gun or what? Thanks in advance

[@ryanbarkley5437]

Hey bud. If you get a thankless compressor, definitely want a moisture filter. You probably want a compressor with a tank then won't need moisture filter on airbrush. The tank less compressors get lot of moisture. Probably best to avoid

[@ryanbarkley5437]

You should try it if you're interested. It's a bit of learning curve. But there's groups in Facebook, like post Anything Airbrush. Or these videos are pretty good. So there's help.out there if you want to get into.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

AP, I only have a water trap at my gun. I am running a Fortress 2 gallon tank and I never get water. But if you have a tankless, I totally agree with Ryan, they run hot and produce a lot of moisture. I would avoid thankless compressors. I have a video on both the 1 gallon and 2 gallon Fortress.I use the 2 gallon in my shop. Can't beat It for the money. As far as needing to be an artist...it helps to have some artistic ability but not totally necessary. I transfer or trace my designs most of the time. As you learn techniques your artistic ability will increase as well. Hope this helps. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching

[@eagleeye9549]

Thank you.

[@chalkdemon8019]

I have two airbrushes, a Tamiya and a wireless airbrush I bought from hobby lobby, when I turn the compressors on, air is coming out of the nozzle already. I haven’t really even used either one of them.

[@eagleeye9549]

This reminds me of cleaning the M16. No matter how many times you cleaned it, and thought you were done, there was ALWAYS something left. Lol

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Eagle Eye, sounds like your are military. If so, thank you for your service.

[@eagleeye9549]

@@TheAirbrushGarage Your welcome sir.

[@sahhull]

@@eagleeye9549 The M designation was the military clue. Civilians dont have access to M16s Im a Brit and know that.

[@sahhull]

Its not difficult. Ive had my cheap airbrush for 6 years. It still works. I take the time to take it apart and clean it. Every time. The problem is... People always looking for the 'that will do' shortcut and the easy fix. The shortcut and the easy fix will result in a clogged airbrush

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Northy, I agree that is a problem. But the other problem most people have is that their paint is too thick and not flowing properly. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.

[@charlescastell4638]

I like to use pipe cleaners when cleaning the interior of the air brush body, instead of running the needle in backwards; I'm afraid of damaging the Teflon seal at the rear of the cavity. Seems to work really well, and can be used over, rinsed and again until it comes out clean. Just my 2 cents worth!

[@dancuccurullo8453]

Charles, thanks for sharing. I have pipe cleaners in my box as well. There are many ways to accomplish the same task, and it is not only helpful for other viewers to hear what others are doing it is helpful for me as well. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.

[@dannymorgan2061]

Hello, love your channel. So I have a Badger Sotar and I’m trying to get fine lines and I’ll start out fine but when I get to the end of my line and let off I get a spurt of paint . I’m wondering if it’s the needle not seating well in the nozzle or what. Thanks in advance.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Danny, that is exactly what it is. Needle not seating. Get a needle reamer and GENTLY clear the nozzle. It the gold tool. amzn.to/3QD0SIo. Hope this helps and thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

[@dannymorgan2061]

@@TheAirbrushGarage ok well I guess I have a fairly decent grip on the gun then lol . Thanks so much for the reply.

[@mattmanchip9419]

Im having an issue where ive cleaned my airbrush, but now the tip of the needle is going through and just past the guard, do u know what ive broken?

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Matt, Check to see if you have a cracked nozzle. I can't imagine you crack it that bad that the needle is moving that far forward. But its worth checking.

[@mattmanchip9419]

@@TheAirbrushGarage THANK YOU!!!

[@jeffbyrd2803]

Question brother.. my paint room is air conditioned around 72 degrees. My masters airbrush compressor with trap. I seem to get alot of moisture in my trap. Do I need to use a small moisture trap under my gun. And pointers will help. Thanks again brother

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Jeff, I have a trap at everyone one of my brushes. Are you running a tankless compressor? If your compressor is running hot the air will still be hot after it passes the trap at the compressor and the hot air in the hose with the cool temperature in the room will create condensation so it is essential to have a trap at the brush. Hope this helps.

[@jeffbyrd2803]

It will brother. I was using a regulator value under my airbrush. For air control. But I will change our to trap and just regulate at value on compressor. Yes tankless. I got a new 3 gal craftsman. If this don't fix it. I change over to it.. but I rather use the little masters . Will it help if I put a small fan blowing on the masters to help keep it cooler.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

@@jeffbyrd2803 Jeff, I don't think the fan will help. I would use the tank. If it's to loud. I would consider the 1 or 2 gallon Fortress. I have video’s on both. Very reasonably priced.

[@jeffbyrd2803]

@@TheAirbrushGarage its not that loud at all. Actually I bought it to airbrush with. Then I saw everyone using the little small one so I thought I would. I think I take your suggestion and set up my new craftsman 3 gal. And run a hose to a regulator on my paint bench. Man I really do appreciate you. Your a big help.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

@@jeffbyrd2803 No problem Jeff. Thanks for supporting the channel.

[@gregmiller7204]

What are the reducers referenced in this video?

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Hi Greg, I use Createx 4011. And I have a bottle left of 4012 that I only use for cleaning. Once that is gone. I will just use the 4011.

[@gregmiller7204]

@@TheAirbrushGarage Thanks

[@johnson6048]

What PSI do you recommend running the Iwata Eclipse? I'm having no luck spraying the Createx Wicked standard paint even with 4011 reducer. It just seems way too thick of a paint. Thinking maybe I'm not using the correct PSI. I'm new to airbrushing and this Wicked paint has been a nightmare.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Sorry to hear you are having problems. I spray at 27PSI. Start with 10 drops of reducer and 2 drops of paint. If that is going good then add a drop or two more of paint until you get to fifty fifty. Try that and let me know I hope this helps.

[@johnson6048]

@@TheAirbrushGarage Thank you! I've watched many videos on airbrush paint especially the Createx brand and your the first to advise that mix. I've heard "spray it right out of the bottle or add 5 to 10% of 4011 reducer" which was a clog recipe. Thank you again! I'll give it a trt as it makes sense given my experience this far. I imagine this will help others too. Subscribed.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

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[@TheAirbrushGarage]

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[@gfoog3911]

My airbrush got stashed for six months after I had not completely cleaned it, all I had done at the time was gurgling some cleaner through it. I pulled it out of storage finally, but the intake (siphon feed) was fully clogged with extremely dry paint. I'm been soaking it, and scrubbing what I could for days now, and I got all the paint I can see out. The air sprays fine, all individual components are clean, but there is no suction in the intake. I would deeply appreciate any help you can offer. thanks!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Eishaaya, check the air hole on your bottle cap. If it is clogged, this will cause paint not to flow (siphon). Run a pipe cleaner through the siphon tube and clean the needle nozzle with a needle reamer. Use reducer for a cleaning agent. Let me know if this helps.

[@gfoog3911]

@@TheAirbrushGarage first off, thanks for the response! I checked my bottle, and it was clogged. Unclogged the thing, but still no dice. As I mentioned, there's absolutely no suction in the intake, I put my finger there to feel for it previously, and felt nothing. Nozzle seems fine, I've run the needle through it quite a few times, and it has already soaked in cleaner for hours. I've been using iwata cleaner for all of my cleaning so far, is reducer/extender really superior to that? I have used extender to re-activate mostly dry paint mixes before, but I'd prefer to use cleaner for monetary reasons if it's not inferior.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

@eishaaya3943 I would reach out to the manufacturer. Good luck, and don't give up. You will get it and learn from it.

[@wesfos]

I need help....I am new to using an air brush, I purchased a brush in order to practice, only a cheaper one but it is dual action....After I cleaned the brush I noticed that when I push the trigger down for air I am also getting paint spraying from the cup....any assistance is appreciated...is it an adjustment issue ?

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Wes, so you mean when you press down for air, you are getting paint? If so, your needle is not seated in your nozzle. Make sure there is no dried paint stuck in there, then make sure the needle is pushed althea way forward and lock the needle nut.

[@wesfos]

@@TheAirbrushGarage... thanks....I will try that

[@welding128]

thank u

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

You're welcome, Ken. I am glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching.

[@1GonzalezAR1]

A couple of comments to help the algorithm

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Thanks!

[@giantlobsterboy644]

Airbrushes are amazing when they work. However, they are annoying as heck when you realize how much maintenance they need to work properly. I love and hate airbrushes.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

GLB, It gets better the longer you do it. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@kevinhall8555]

What is 4011?!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

It is the preferred reducer for Createx paints. Here is a link to the 4011 data sheet. creatextech.com/assets/html/pages/4011-TDS.html I hope you find this helpful. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

[@thungpangyanchu6636]

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[@c.l.ledford2501]

Ive tried all of this and still cant get my brush to spray