This Brush Will Make Cleaning Your Airbrush Easy

In this video I showcase the Iwata Cleaning Brush which makes cleaning your Colour Cup so easy.
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0:00 - dirty airbrush colour cup
0:07 - iwata cleaning brush can help
0:22 - give your airbrush a clean
2:12 - using some airbrush cleaner
3:25 - cleaning with automotive reducer
4:25 - tarnishing in the colour cup
4:47 - taking a closer look at the brush
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[@AirbrushAsylum]

💥 How to Clean your Airbrush - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpXUpGqbgNKWac0

[@luisjose6274]

Hola , soy un admirador tuyo desde hace varios años y el responsable que use las pinturas de Trident a las que pido desde Australia con lo que significa en el precio que me supone la Aduana , que son muy muy buenas pero no tienen el color muy intenso son más bien escasas de intensidad de color si no serían perfectas,

[@davidstone-haigh4880]

Just about to receive my first airbrush and compressor for my 60th birthday. Glad I found your channel, very informative and helpful especially for a newbie like me.

[@urbannpa]

Great Video. Thank You for getting to the point.

[@jamesmclane2826]

Love your KZbin channel. Thank you for all that you do. Have a wonderful day.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thank you glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@clarktrainham5435]

For water based acrylics only, boil a pot of water in your coffee maker and flush that through your brush. Works every time.

[@StrikeEagle15E]

Wouldn’t pulling the needle covered with paint back thru the airbrush cause issues? I’ve always been taught never to pull a dirty needle back, but rather forward to prevent pulling dirt and paint back into the action areas of the airbrush.

[@ItsAYGIbaby]

Yes, you are right. Especially when you still have paint or dirty water in the cup like in the video, it can flow back in the airbrush. I always clean the airbrush as much as possible, while the needle is still in and then remove it. After I remove it I grab a different airbrush and spray air through the hole I removed my needle to get all that paint that I can't reach with a brush out in the cup. Then I reinsert my needle and give it a final flush. I do this when I stop painting of course, otherwise when changing paint I just do a quick flush, without removing a needle.

[@1776again7]

Yeah don't do that ,paint will get in the valve and screw it up eventually, lean as much paint out of the cup before you shoot cleaner through it .

[@ernestgalvan9037]

Yes, that’s why, @ 1:07, he shows cleaning the needle ….

[@crashingatom6755]

People act like airbrushes are nuclear bombs made of crystal. Lol. They are simple, durable and fixable. Calm down.

[@ItsAYGIbaby]

@@crashingatom6755 they are, but you still have to be careful. Parts are pricey, when you work with something like Iwata cm takumi.

[@battleartbrushworks]

Watching all of your videos right now. Having a few problems with my airbrush and cannot seem to resolve them. Going to do a big deep clean this weekend on both my airbrushes. Your videos are a huge help. Airbrushing can be great until things don't work right. Then it's a real pain lol.

[@LB67ful]

Thank you! Great tips!!!

[@Brazpastrop]

The brush is good with the exception that isn't solvant resistant. I've melted the hairs of the brush by using Tamiya's airbrush cleaner and thinner. Tamiya paints are solvant based acrylics.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Geez….sorry to hear that 🤦 I will look into this as I thought it may well have been , appreciate you sharing 🙏🏻

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

Great tips. Thanks 👍

[@davidhembree9451]

Thank you for helping me to learn how to clean a gun I appreciate it and I love your videos

[@AirbrushAsylum]

No probs happy you found it helpful 👍🏻

[@sean.chiarot]

Great video! A brush like that is also very handy to wipe away any dried paint on the tip while airbrushing without the nozzle on. There's less chance of bending the needle tip than when using your fingers.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Yes, it is honestly a lot better than I thought it would be hence why I made the video 👍🏻

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

I agree with Sean very thorough in presentation . 😎👍🏻

[@AirbrushAsylum]

@@PeterAgostiniJdcap26 thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@andrewnegri4678]

I use gp thinners for dried paint works great

[@gravelhead65]

I’ve never found water based paint easy to clean out of my airbrush. I used solvent based paint and clean my airbrush with naked gun cleaner in the aerosol can and it’s an absolute breeze to clean.

[@HookedOnFishing61]

You should use a spray bottle and fill it with cleaner, spray it into the cup on a wide spray and itll blow it out 10x quicker, then hit it with any paint brush and continue til clean, plus pulling it down but I only do that on the finishing clean. Great vid

[@woodybear8298]

I always wipe the cup out with a paper towel first, then start the rinse.

[@api3tairbrush]

Tq sir for sharing tips..

[@scottyturner88]

Awesome content as usual mate, great product review

[@rizendell]

I just spray out in a plastic box but there is always paint that sticks in the pore of the metal you cant get out after a while on the inside of the cup. I just rely on friction to keep the other parts relatively clean.

[@mrsaizo0000]

I can remove my cup (also replace it with a smaller one). Bought a cleaning/service kit for my H&S airbrush, but that seems to be a smart move - use a brush inside it. Thanks!

[@XeroCool420]

I prefer using a paint brush with a fine tip cut so that it can reach deeper inside and bunch up at the end and then I just roll it a couple times and it gets everything. It works exceptionally well for cleaning out tiny flecks if you're using a metallic type paint with those tiny specks of whatever it is in it. It really gets down in it and gets it moved around, add some water and continue until you don't see anymore floating in the water.

[@Lily_UA]

Hello, thank You so much for your wonderful Chanel and excellent video, especially for your lessons for beginners as me "from zero". It's my Dream and plan, to become a air brush painter too (after war of course..). With best wishes and many thanks, your subscriber L. from Ukraine

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thank you for your kind words and your comment really appreciate it and stay safe 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LemurKrazy]

Don't wait - start now. Many hobby related companies from there still operating and shipping.

[@Lily_UA]

@@AirbrushAsylum thank you very much for good words as answer. I am in safety place now, I came to Germany from war in March 2022 and now I work here as Truckdriver and I decided to change my profession step by step to become an air brush painter. That is why i am really very glad to meet Your wonderful high level professional channel. Thank you very much and I wish Your channel millions subscribers in future

[@Lily_UA]

@@LemurKrazy thank you for good advice, I came to Germany from war in my country and I hard working here in Germany to help my family. But your advice not to Dream but to start is really good

[@robmartin5414]

I see you borrowed my idea ..using the wife’s old baking trays to use for clean ups I use a rubber casserole top for a disassembly tray . Like they say ..what the wife doesn’t know doesn’t hurt you 😁

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Yes lol 😂 I have been using the trays for years under the cleaning stations to avoid the inevitable mess 🤦👍🏻

[@LemurKrazy]

The other brushes I use to clean tips with are those dental flossing brushes from coles/woolies.

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

What is automative reducer? Ty

[@larrycoleman38]

when I clean my air brush I have a syringe with a rubber tip on it that I ca fill it with water and flush it through the cup ad back flush it it does a very good job and quit.

[@kirstymartin2987]

I just received my Airbrush and Compressor a few days go! So I have been bindge watching your videos thanks so much for sharing ❤ I also got the new cleaning kit, and was wondering instead of buying the cleaning wipes do baby wipes work just as good? Is there any reason I should go buy instead. Baby wipes seem like a cheap option, expecially since I already have them.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks so much for binge watching my content glad you are enjoying it 🙏🏻 baby wipes are totally fine , I spray some windex on them and they work just as well as studio wipes 👍🏻

[@pacomacaw2456]

Where can I buy automotive reducer? Which brand?

[@hanfo420]

don’t use a lot of random chemicals! It will make your paint chunk up. Remove all chunks from the cup with a paper towel. Don’t clean it through your nozzle. Chunks will clog your nozzle up.

[@perfectly_unstable]

I have zero experience and I'm trying to get into using airbrush for hobby painting. Every one has some multi-product procedure. Why not just soak and wipe with acetone?

[@douglasperry1226]

Is it really necessary to remove the needle? I understand using reducer/ cleaner however I have never had any issues removing needle! And yes I clean out every time before introducing next color. Just a habit from my head I suppose.

[@FormerlyKnownAsAndrew]

When you say automotive cleaner...what are you referring to?

[@soody69]

Can the brush be used with all types of paint? Solvent, laquer etc?

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Most quality brands run Teflon seals so therefore yes, however cheaper brushes generally have rubber seals which will deteriorate if cleaned with gunwash or automotive thinners 👍🏻

[@nheather]

Looks good - unfortunately it doesn't seem to be available as a separate part in the UK, just of the cleaning kit - and since I have the original style cleaning kit I won't be getting one of those. Checked the UK distributer for Iwata and they don't even carry it as a separate part.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Sorry to hear, the cleaning kit is a great kit but perhaps try coast airbrush they may sell the washing brush separately 👍🏻🤞🏻

[@nheather]

@@AirbrushAsylum Unfortunately, by the time I pay for shipping from the US to the UK, import taxes, courier admin fees the brush would be more expensive than the complete cleaning kit.

[@alpachino468]

When I've finished for the day, I can't rest until I've dismantled the entire brush and put it through the sonic cleaner.

[@TheBattleRabbit860]

I build scale models and I just bought my first airbrush. I plan on spraying an acrylic based gloss and matte coats over the models; do you know if regular cleaning methods are effective with gloss and matte coats? I also have an enamel-based set of matte and gloss (from Testors) and I am concerned about protentional damage to the brush with fast drying mediums like these.

[@Dakahrii]

I make scale models as well. It's important to use the appropriate thinner for what paint you are using. If its water based used water or airbrush cleaner, if it's enamel then use turpinoid, mineral spirits, etc. If using laquer then use laquer thinner. Some airbrushes can't take lacquer paint but if you have an Iwata Eclipse you should be ok. As long as you clean after every session you will be OK. If you let the paint dry then it is really difficult to get clean. These airbrushes are really sensitive so it is extremely important to make sure they are clean. Whether it's gloss, Matt, clear coat, etc. doesnt change anything. It's what the paint is based on, i.e. oil based alcohol based, water based, etc. Also, there are reddit forums that are really helpful such as model builders and airbrush. They are both a good source of info.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks for your comment and questions , in regards to the cleaning methods shown in this video you can use them just adjust the cleaner you use ie …for enamel paints you will use turps or another form of cleaner advised for enamel paints. As shown in this video I used automotive reducer and the brush is fine, how it will hold up over time is another question 🤔👍🏻

[@dracoQuest]

If that last little bit of paint that I'd find in my airbrush use a q tip get to that return

[@mrb2917]

wipe the cup out first with some isopropyl on a paper towel then skip right to the acetone for brushing and flushing. done in 20 seconds and clean as the day you bought it.

[@5Inked]

Hi, whats is airbrush model?

[@AirbrushAsylum]

It’s the iwata Hp.CS eclipse 👍🏻🤩

[@JWAM]

I have a question. I have watched plenty of videos but never really got a clear answer on what is a reasonable consumption of paint, pressures and mixes aside. "A couple of drops of paint" etc. When me and my daughter tried to prime a thing the size of a Rubik's cube, we ended up filling the cup multiple times and emptying in what felt like seconds. I have literally zero reference on what is "normal" or how much paint is expected to cover an object with black primer.

[@robmartin5414]

Double check your needle size if you have a .7 needle it will run through paint quicker with paint loss to the area than a .3 . The air paint mix is a trial by error to each airbrush

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Different paints will perform differently and some cover faster than others, I usually always overfill my cup and then have to tip half of it back 🤦 generally for decent coverage I would use a .35 with a 1:1 paint mixing ratio at about 30psi 👍🏻

[@JWAM]

@@AirbrushAsylum that's the thing that confuses me, all the talk about "two drops" as to "not having to pour back", when all disappears way faster than one has time to worry about having any paint over after one is done. There's zero coverage if one hasn't blasted away like a madman. Seems like it both requires way more paint that what is being said, and Every cup is gone quickly. Something's not right. It has been a few months since I tried my Iwata. Saw this in my feed and came to think of it. I gave up when I felt like even after watching a million videos, I have zero feel about the ball-park.

[@MusicMinisterJP7]

So, one needs to make this cleaning after Every paint used? It's my first time using an airbrush to paint cars and planes after 40yrs, and having used a can back then.

[@chancemcclendon3906]

honestly... for mini painters that use water based paint like Vallejo I just disconnect the airbrush and put it under the tap with the water set to (technical term) Fucking hot, and I just pull back the plunger over and over. No air needed just gets 99% out. Then I pray some airbrush cleaner through just in case and bing badda boom. clean.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Fantastic , I have seen many students do that and if that works for you then stick with it 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mackyd955]

i was taught never to put the needle in the rear cause it could damage needle

[@luisjose6274]

Lo mejor para limpiar un aerografo es con un irrigador de encías…😊

[@AirbrushAsylum]

👍🏻👍🏻🤩🤩

[@luisjose6274]

Desde España un admirador de hace muchos años al que considero mi maestro y responsable del uso de las pinturas Trident muy buenas pero con poca intensidad de color son muy apagados por lo que convendría comunicárselo a Trident para que lo corrija y que tenga un proveedor en Europa , Gracias por tu trabajo divulgativo de la aerografia

[@bullitt773]

Do you backwash while cleaning?

[@jamesfleming1710]

I do. Lets me see if there's any paint still inside the brush as you'll get some colour in the water which might not show spraying through.

[@MrSlartybartfast42]

BTW Sparmax is owned by Iwata

[@aterxter3437]

I am asking there because I don't understand : Why would you buy airbrush paints when an acrylic paint from seller like valeho sells for the same price, if not cheaper, and the easy mix to make airbrush paint is (I used it several times in my rc airplane making club ) 1 part acrylic paint or maybe a little bit less if the paint is thin, like valeho ones 1 part, or maybe 1 half of water depending if your paint is thick or not you ad alcohol, like rubbing alcohol or ethanol to make the final paint really thin, like milk, as the general saying. (back in the club, we used the cheap acrylic paints from the craft store, cheap and easy to use, just mix a little bit to get the right color)

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Yes I have heard great things about Vallejo however I have never personally used them. I like trident paints as they can be used on paper, canvas, tshirts, plastics as well as automotive surfaces where they can be clearcoated with acrylic or two pack clear so for me the versatility is what is important , that said if you are happy with Vallejo or mixing up cheaper paints then by all means keep doing it 👍🏻

[@pdxwildchildroberts5586]

🇺🇸💚recently subscribed with bell set to ALL..Getting no alerts..oh well😥

[@makettezzunk]

Never push back the pin from back of airbrush!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

You actually should remove the needle and flush through the back otherwise over time paint can get back there and you will find your needle will jam and you will have all sorts of issues trying to get it out if it ever needs replacing 👍🏻😉

[@jerrybigrig9475]

👍😉👍

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@newqlar]

Rarely seen such a messy way to clean an airbrush. 😂

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Lol 😂 maybe so but it works 😉

[@BennyCFD]

Nice video........Any small tip brush will work equally well, you don't have to pay extra just because of the brand name. The same goes for the airbrush cleaning solution. You're paying a premium for the brand name. Just get a spay bottle of Fantastic, or simple green that you can spray into the cup. By buying manufacturer named products you're paying much, much much, much more. than you need to to get the same results. Spend the money you're going to save on more models and have fun.............

[@Kay_Drechsler]

Can't find this brush nowhere. Neither amazon or ebay.. 🤔

[@AirbrushAsylum]

I know I couldn’t find them on Amazon either , I’m sure they will come out soon , just go to the iwata website and search for distributors in your area and they will be able to get one if they don’t already have it in stock 👍🏻

[@LemurKrazy]

Amazingly most hairy sticks work - can confirm. Iwata logo is nice though.

[@jackb7281]

Hobby Lobby has them at the same price as Amazon.

[@Kay_Drechsler]

@@AirbrushAsylum Iwata is just listing US distributors. Importing these to Europe would be quite a pricy thing. But thanks.

[@Kay_Drechsler]

@@jackb7281 Hobby Lobby also seems to be an US exclusive distributor who doesn't even seem to allow to their website from Europe. At least this is what I get to see when visiting their website currently.

[@marcelpinkster]

Cleaning completely wrong pulling the needle out like this☺️

[@randywilson6869]

After u remove the needle can u use it to poke around those tight spots

[@AirbrushAsylum]

I wouldn’t use your good needle as you could damage it , if you prefer to use a needle then an old one will do 👍🏻

[@dr.zacharysmith1207]

I use a cheap stiff paint brush that I cut the bristles short anything marked iwata is overpriced .

[@TheDarkArtist66]

Lol wow, some of the comments here are just ridiculous. Damn. Idk, just kinda made me laugh at a few of them. How is everything going carsten? Any big events happening anytime soon in the land down under? See ya on the next one man. Have a good one

[@theblytonian3906]

What are your thoughts on Windex as an ersatz airbrush cleaning solution?

[@IshanDeston]

So.... why use this brush and not use any other painting brush? I failed to see why i would need to go out and buy this brush when i have already regular brushes at home.

[@robertbeckmann3355]

Difference is type of bristles and pattern they're in.

[@LemurKrazy]

You can buy a big brush and cut the bristles the same length but you're still missing that iwata logo.

[@IshanDeston]

@@robertbeckmann3355 They look like white nylon bristles to me. And it would be nice it that had been in the video, to explain why you'd buy this over a regular brush.

[@power_SERG]

Automobile remover?

[@CFster]

“Reducer”. Another word for thinner.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Automotive reducer or thinner depending on what paint you are using 👍🏻

[@sametdemirel708]

Easy ?

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Easy enough 👍🏻🤩

[@equals-kl9hm]

A paint brush . . .

[@BigAndTall666]

Pure advertising: "iwata this and that'', brainwashing....

[@CFster]

It does seem like he makes the same videos over and over, usually peddling Iwata products.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

I honestly made the video as I found this brush super helpful when cleaning , I was not paid for the video I marked it as sponsored as I received 1 x brush for free…iwata make great products and I only recommend what I use I also love GSI Creos and have used Paasche and badger in the past but don’t anymore hence why my videos don’t showcase their products 👍🏻

[@PolarizedBrothers]

Noob

[@paulstone472]

Never, ever pull a needle out of an airbrush with paint, or anything else in it. You are simply allowing the paint, or whatever, to flow into places it shouldn't be. And never pull a paint covered needle out the back of the airbrush. Again, you are introducing paint into places it shouldn't be.

[@ColonelSandersLite]

I'm just gonna put this out there - This product is BS. Seriously. The core idea is fine enough I guess. The issue though, is that they want 10 bucks for a cheap white synthetic brush. Really guys? Really? I can pluck a white bristle round out of any variety brush pack and clip the tip off with a knife and have the same product for under a buck.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Fair enough ….and you know what your idea is actually a pretty good one , I have no issues with anyone wanting to give it a go whatever works 👍🏻👍🏻

[@pacmanfpv273]

Iwata is worst quality not worth penny

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Fair enough ….I don’t 100% agree , however I do think that the quality of my 15 year old micron is better than my recent ones , but that said there are many other brands that are also fantastic and for a cheaper price . My recommendation is to go whatever you are used to and what feels comfortable in your hands 👍🏻

[@Hellspawnxxx]

WOW i cant even explain how many things you did wrong in this video. first never remove the needle like that during a cleaning secondly use a squirt bottle with some water and a little empty cup quicky mix with brush and then dump into the cup and bam most of clean up is done then you put some water in the pot and rinse the little remaining through spraying into the paint jar. shouldnt take any longer then 20 seconds. your way takes to long and is insanely messy.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks for your comment and for sharing your method ….but, I would urge you to flush through the back ie…remove your needle, otherwise over time the needle will build up with paint and you will have all sorts of trouble, trying to remove it once your trigger movement gets sticky over time, due to not flushing through the back 🤔 my method may well take longer, however over my 20+ years of doing it, all my airbrushes even the ones 10-20 years old still work as new and I hardly replace needles and nozzles 👍🏻🤩