Fixing Common Airbrush Problems (Blockage, Bubbling) - HC 483

[@joerundell8197]

Those little dental fiber brushes work pretty well for cleaning too.

[@theanimaster]

underrated comment -- interdental brushes are so useful they're part of Iwata's cleaning kit. I laughed when I saw I paid an arm and leg for items I could have picked off the shelves in Walmart.

[@shawnp601]

After all these years, you still come out with great informative videos. You’ve done several airbrush vids but this one does a deep dive on the issues common to using the tool

[@VinceVenturella]

Glad you found it useful!

[@davidforrester303]

One more trick, Vince, on the Harder and Steinbeck. If the nozzle's little white seal is bad it will cause backflow. Replacement is easiest, but a little Vaseline will get it by too. Great video for airbrush users that have past the beginner only mistakes time.

[@B4MBI72]

I was having load of backflow issues with my old H&S, replaced the seals and o-rings and it was like new. I make sure these are nice and clean every time I do a breakdown. Its also worth noting not to over tighten the nozzle cap part as this can damage the o-ring which leads to problems

[@Leldoranwow]

You have no idea how timely and helpful this video was to me. Thank you Vince!

[@Ryotbh]

12:20 - A word of caution when screwing this part back in-it requires very little force to break it, as I learned the hard way! On my previous airbrush, I managed to snap the threading while trying to replace the piece. I tightened it until I felt the slightest resistance and, assuming it needed to be fully sealed, gave it just a little more pressure. Unfortunately, the piece snapped clean off, leaving its thread stuck in the airbrush.

[@davegilden6603]

I have managed to remove with a fine pointed file when this happened to me

[@TheKangatang]

This happened to me yesterday! Figured I'd ruined the airbrush but solved it by pushing the needle through the airbrush until it stopped, then gently twisted it while applying pressure, the thread came out as the needle moved slightly forward!

[@blastpop]

I often take a very small cup and put the nozzle in water/airbrush cleaner let it sit for a few minutes- then swoosh it carefully around. Amazing the added stuff it pulls out after a careful cleaning much as you've detailed. Vaseline is also an old plumbers trick as well... Good video and my ongoing thanks for your Hobby Cheating series.

[@chrism89129]

I have a Iwata and watched 100 cleaning videos and I've never seen anyone take the nozzle apart thanks Vince!!!

[@arlenneylon4755]

Filtering paint with filter cups is the main thing that has helped me avoid clogs and paint build up from chunks of dry and thick paint and I never hear anyone talk about using them. Also, I had no clue you could take the nozzle apart. Guess I know what I'm doing this weekend! Thanks for all the great videos.

[@danielweckwerth5687]

I do the same, but only with primer, never had this issue with regular paint (although I think it could happen w/ older pots).

[@johnrandecker8063]

Filtering the paint has been a game changer for me I don't think I've had a clog when I've filtered the paint. If I don't filter and the primer/paint isn't brand new it happens to me frequently, so I consider filtering to be a time saver. I've never had to take the nozzle of my Eclipse apart, I just treat it like a single piece nozzle like the H&S has and haven't had any problems.

[@TheRoamingbison]

I take the plastic mesh out of those paper cone paint filters and put it between the cap and bottle on my primer bottles. It drastically reduces clogging when I am spraying primer.

[@arlenneylon4755]

My older vallejo primer and airbrush paints are the worst. My newer army painter paints and primer are better but we'll see how they hold up as they age. Living in dry old Colorado may also be part of the 'issue'. 😅

[@Winterclaw42]

I've never even heard of a filter cup.

[@McVilla1N]

Vision aid are some of those magnifiers that just personally works for me just throwing that out there for anyone. There are a ton of different options out there. Thanks Vince!

[@MarkoSeldo]

Great advice! Super helpful. I still suck at airbrushing, but it's always reassuring to know that its a problem with me, not with the tool.

[@VinceVenturella]

It's ok, everyone starts somewhere. Just keep practicing and you will get there.

[@uttinidakilrjawa6173]

Was watching this vid on an iPad and noticed at 10:09, during the needle cleaning, the video freezes up. The time is still advancing and sometimes there is the audio and sometimes not. This lasts somewhere til 10:30-10:40. Not sure if there is anything you can do to fix but thought you might like to know. Aside from that glitch loved the video and found it very helpful.

[@spuriusligustinus4509]

Thank you for the help, I'm having this problem for some time even after a deep clean. But people in the comments have advised about replacing the white seal in H&S so thank you too Vince fans

[@SarahRoseCO10]

My Iwata has been bubbling and spitting and I've cleaned every inch of it EXCEPT the nozzle, I didn't even know it needed cleaned, I always just rinsed it. I know what I'm doing tomorrow! Thank you!

[@adraxagatone8480]

Great video with a lot of advice I currently knew. You just left one advice for the H&S airbrush: relatively often I have ti replace the needle sealing. For just some bugs (about 5-10$) you get all varieites of sealing rings. They usually do the trick to stop every kind of bubbling.

[@jacobjennie2334]

"Big Strong Man" checking in, I've had to repair carburetors because of too much strength behind a screwdriver tore out the threads. Fellow strong men be careful it's a lot easier to permanently damage the housing by accident.

[@jamestarbet9608]

I'll pile on. There is someone who works the shift before me, and I often have to run the same machines. I have had to smash indexable tooling inserts to remove stripped screws. You/we don't need to go King Kong, Gorilla-man when screwing something in. Unless there is a specifically stated spec, firm finger tight is golden.

[@Serpsor]

On the other hand, I once had bubbling in my airbrush because I didn't tighten the nozzle housing enough

[@aroncheek5092]

Yh I'm with you on that I rebuilt a Stromberg carb , the brass is so much stronger than the carb metals it's easy to overtighten, same with many other nuts/bolts , snapped many a bolt trying to remove them because of rust too

[@aroncheek5092]

I use interdental brushes for cleaning ,pipe cleaners and brushes can be worse as they leave hairs and fibre's in after the cleaning

[@DrParka]

I learned this the bad way, I broke 3 nuzzles to learn this, I wish i had seen this video 4 years ago. Great video as always Vincent.

[@stankshop]

Great video. I'm happy to see I've adopted some of the same habits. Definitely a few new takeaways including the Vaseline use to create a better seal. Great warnings on tightening the nozzle, and a few others. Ive snapped a nozzle in half before.

[@DomesticWithAnMD]

It doesn't matter how many airbrush maintenance videos you make, I will keep watching (& washing) them. I had always thought that my HP-CS 0.3 nozzle was pressure fit, not a screw fit - great learning moment. I've been a fan of the soft rubber interdental brushes for my nozzle cleaning (with isopropyl alcohol), and an ultrasonic machine afterwards. I also cry while I spray urethane-acrylic primers, I'm not sure if this helps prevent clogging but it makes me feel better. I haven't been able to find Mr Surfacer 1500 for over a year.

[@Ryan30z]

I cannot find Mr Surfacer 1500 anywhere in Australia, it's a pain

[@geofflloyd421]

The Vaseline on the screw threads fixed the issue I was having. More importantly, this video made the problem feel solvable. Thank you!

[@VinceVenturella]

Glad I could help!

[@ltGargoyle]

best video i have seen on airbrush maintenance. I have never had anyone say use vasiline. I will be using this on my airbrush.

[@milesf9920]

Watched this, bought the cleaning tools you used, just realized how an airbrush is supposed to function.. amazing. Great video and thank you!

[@VinceVenturella]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@artycharr]

using this guide I figured out it was the nozzle being distorted that was the issue not dried paint, swapped the nozzle and good to go! thanks!

[@danielwaters6235]

my H&S can be over-tightened and leak air. I have found there is a sweet spot of pressure and just a reminder that these tools aren't strength test machines. I have always had a spare needle on hand and that has saved me so many times when little fingers have been a little rough with their learning of the painting tools.

[@whofreakincares1000]

Thanks Vince for the no nonsense guide with nomenclature. I use a cheap 40$ airbrush just so I can set a few base layers and do simple highlights. But I find my equipment clogs regularly after long periods without use.

[@anastialagarez3148]

Excellent video. I love how you explain the information. You break it down easily to understand as well as said with a supportive voice. You cover all aspects that others glaze over or just leave out. Thank you for everything you do ❤

[@VinceVenturella]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Zwenguard]

Perfect timing boss, just got my first airbrush for christmas!

[@benjaminelkington2562]

My airbrush arrived today! What lucky timing for me. Thankyou Vince for continuing to provide some of the best educational content on KZbin (for free!) with miniatures.

[@VinceVenturella]

You are most welcome!

[@sstinger0137]

The brass nozzle fragility cannot be overstated. First time I was putting mine back together, I was going for a tool tight feel like I was used to on cars. Stripped WAY before I ever got there. Go for snug but not tight. I have since switched to H&S so it happens to be mostly a non issue, but still a good learning lesson.

[@kit_race]

I don't think you mentioned this Vince but another thing that can cause backflow with the Harder and Steenbeck's nozzle is a defect in the little white PTFE seal that sits on the back of the nozzle. I had bubbling and backflow into a brand new Infinity and fixed it by replacing that little bit back there.

[@dahoppa069]

I had a problem with backflow in my Infinity caused by a leakage in the seal around the needle in the back of the main housing. There is a tiny slit for a tiny screwdriver that you can reach from the back to replace the seal.

[@godofdefeat]

Im just about to start to learn how to airbrush. Talk about on point :)

[@Mikey__R]

Yeah, Vince does tend to do that. I think he's psychically tethered to the needs of his audience via the medium of the warp and the power of Tzeench.

[@bluenine85]

I have definitely flared a few nozzles by pushing too hard, great video! Happy new year to you and your family :)

[@makoajohnson2341]

I have found that thinning my paint more, and a lower pressure, has almost eliminated most dry tip for me

[@VinceVenturella]

It definitely helps for sure!

[@Misterfairweather]

Great timing, I gave an airbrush to a friend for Christmas and was directing him towards some airbrush resources to help him out with it. I'll add I have had good luck with the "interdental brushes" instead of the hard pipe cleaners. The bristles are softer so less likely to score the softer metals and oddly the construction seems to be sturdier. Plus if they do start to wear out they're pretty disposable. I also own an ultrasonic cleaner and for when I really can't figure out how I screwed up my airbrush (usually varnish or primer is the culprit) I huck it in there with some cleaning fluid and all the parts come out shiny again. Even the outside of my brush which is also usually dirty.

[@emmetmehmet4887]

Interdental brushes and isopropyl alcohol is an alternative to pipe cleaners and whatnot

[@JesseRiley]

Get yourself some tiny tooth brush picks they are awesome for cleaning up he nozzle along with the nozzle toCotton buds are also great for cleaning. With really stubborn paint I use Windsor and newton brush cleaner which takes anything off!

[@joshbecka6110]

Yay an airbrush video. All those anti-airbrush Luddites can kick rocks

[@gamer7138]

A cheap ultrasonic cleaner for glasses can also work quite well for large clogs

[@rickj6348]

Something to watch for with the Iwata is to be careful not to cross thread the front cone when reinstalling it. I cross threaded mine and eventually had to give up trying to repair the brass threads and buy a new airbrush.

[@LegionaireSiggi]

Thanks for the tips! I've got a sticky trigger and an occasional air leak at the hose so I'm going to try another deep clean first and see if that helps.

[@SpecialPaintingHelmet]

Thanks for covering this Vince. Much appreciated!

[@Bluecho4]

Very helpful resource, as always.

[@VinceVenturella]

I'm glad it helps!

[@patnoon5477]

I somehow needed exactly this video today, working on my badger patriot hehe

[@DuskTilDawnPaintingTutorials]

Thanks for the tips as always Vince :) looking forward to becoming better at airbrushing.

[@TorrentKatten]

Thank you! Was wondering if I would need new o-rings or a new nozzle since I couldnt figure out how to fix my random sputtering. When I tried your tip for cleaing the nozzle using the needed tool I think I removed half a bottle of primer from it. Hopefully that solves that problem!

[@ginolospazzino5261]

Right on time, an amazing video in time of need thanks Vince! I received an airbrush for christmas and after 2 sessions i was starting to get a little of backflow, I screwed off the nozzle and found a lot of gunk inside, little issue: the thread of the nozzle stayed inside the airbrush...😢 I've ordered a replacement set 😅

[@NavarreOnline]

Great video. I've been having back flow issues lately with my hp-cs, Cleaned and recleaned it. I'm going to try the Vaseline trick, because that looks like it could remedy the issue I'm having.

[@myabi]

Thanks for making this Vince, I needed this pretty badly!

[@krzysztofmathews738]

This is a great and helpful tutorial. Thank you!

[@VinceVenturella]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fizberry8705]

Is there a way to tell which specific needle you have by looking at it? I think I keep mixing up the two needles I have.

[@VinceVenturella]

I don't know of any way sadly.

[@lamicrobio...engros5427]

thanks for this video ! Happy new year ! (ooooh, this nozzle...)

[@VinceVenturella]

You are very welcome!

[@MarcGibson-xb1xr]

I use lip balm to seal the threads on my airbrush when I assemble it after a deep clean.

[@tabletoppdx]

Perfect stuff Vince!

[@BoldAndSpicy]

I just got an airbrush for christmas so this is perfect timing.

[@noahwilson422]

I've had trigger issues occasionally, and had work through the inner workings from the air hose on up to the trigger, very informative. Does anyone use the airbrush cleaner fluid from Vallejo? It works well, but not sure if it's taking the chrome off of my Iwata... just random thoughts..

[@Spfgal-q5myuggfd]

Thanks Vince. Def pull needle from the back and H&S is one fine tuned and well machined tool. Any chance you could do a tutorial on aircompressors?

[@VinceVenturella]

FOr sure, I will add it to the list.

[@FinanceMan]

I need work on spraying in shorter strokes. I keep getting a dry tip and it messes up my spray because it doesn’t let it flow and spray after a few passes.

[@thelonepainter4760]

Amazing content! I have an issue with my airbrush, which it will not back flow no matter what I use to cover the front of it. It works fine for painting just doesn’t back flow. Its design is similar to the harder a steenbeck air brushes. Great content as always Vince.😀

[@VinceVenturella]

You could try a pinch with a rubber glove. That being said, you can always just mix outside the cup and you're fine, and then when cleaning, just swish, dump, spray and so on.

[@DarthVZ]

If I'm not mistaken even the old HS aribrushes had a manual showing the needle being put out through the back. Plus I don't fell comfortable getting it through the front considering the notches at the end of HS needles.

[@MrSJPowell]

Not seeing the affiliate links for the airbrush supplies in the description. Also, the thing I got most from this is I need to get and use one of those Needle Wash tools. Also the Vaseline trick seems clever. Thanks for sharing!

[@VinceVenturella]

I added them to the description, glad the video was helpful!

[@Havok448]

I’m still using the same Iwata after almost 10 years of hobby. Same needle and everything. I’ve never separated the needle tip in my cleaning but I can see that would make things MUCH easier.

[@s.w.4409]

Same, still use my Iwata Neo almost daily for around 5 years now.

[@aaronbono4688]

I didn't realize I could take that tiny little tip off the end, this will make it easier for me to clean my airbrush ... and possibly lose parts :)

[@VinceVenturella]

It makes it easier, but you want to be really, really careful.

[@Deihr]

I had issue with my airbrush when backflowing paint, it would go to the trigger chamber. Had to replace the needle seal which was pretty much stuck due to the paint drying around it. After replacing it, I didnt really have any issues with clogging, Also using more heavy duty cleaners after the session, like tamiya airbrush cleaner helped a lot.

[@goatforcemcgoat8233]

I have already broken 2 of those nozzle bits, think I screwed them in too tightly, so expensive to replace...

[@christopherroy2817]

Fun fact: My Grex XG airbrush (the company who is now providing the airbrushes for Monument Hobby) doesn't like the needle coming out the front at all. The knurling they use to indicate the needle size will actually wear down the packing seal over time if you try to pull it out the front. Happy hobbying!

[@Rich-in6ds]

This was interesting, thanks for sharing! What if you have that spluttering problem but with a brand new airbrush (literally first time using)? I can’t find any blockage at all and have ensured the drop in nozzle is fit properly and the screw tightened

[@VinceVenturella]

Had to say, could be a defect in the brush, something cracked or ill-fitting. It's possible that something isn't seated quite right, it's possible an o-ring is bad, when these common items don't work, it's gets tricky to find the exact cause.

[@MrDavs1985]

Will be cleaning my airbrush based on this tomorrow. Will check back in and confirm if this fixes the extract issues I have.

[@MrDavs1985]

Well, it’s not fixed, still some bubbles coming out. I just purchased the cleaning needle/pin and will clean better again. But can confirm that the magnifying glass trick works!!!

[@MrDavs1985]

Ok, so the pin things came in. GAME CHANGING! cleaned out the nozzle - clean as a whistle… no more bubbles! I imagine this was causing most of my problems! Will be doing airbrushing tonight and see how it goes!

[@Mikey__R]

I think the actual schnozzle is made of a softer tin alloy. It's soft so it can deform around the hardened steel needle and for a complete seal. I suspect a hardened steel schnoz would eventually wear down the needle. In engineering, we often bear a soft, slick material on a hard material.

[@jorinevers2912]

Great video once again! Will have to buy the nozzle cleaner for sure. I problem I recently had was a lot of dried up paint between the part of the airbrush between the trigger and the part where the cup meets the mainbody of the airbrush. Any clue on how this happens, how to clean it and how to prevent it?

[@VinceVenturella]

It can happen with some airbrushes that aren't designed as tightly, the key is after each usage to really get in there with a tool, brush or little cleaning swab to get that paint out, some 99% iso alcohol can help.

[@mikesackmary]

Superb video Vince

[@VinceVenturella]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@s.w.4409]

Buying an airbrush was the best hobby related decision I've ever made.

[@bopaintsminis]

I have fought with my airbrush for years, changing tips and needles, cleaning it with the ultrasonic cleaner, and it seems that I get tons of blockages, spatters, and bubbles back through the cup (like on of those old bubble pipe kids' toys). I am afraid to use it for anything other than priming lest some spattering ruin the paint job to that point (not that I am such a great painter anyway...). Saving this one. Thanks.

[@reflexdogtraining1337]

Omg been staring at my bubbling Grex for a year... saddened. Gonna try some of this

[@TheRoamingbison]

One warning to people who worry about dried paint inside the cup. Don’t soak your chrome parts in alkaline household cleaner like simple green. It will eat the chrome off. I have several paint cups that are missing the chrome on the inside because I left them soaking in Simple Green. Isopropyl alcohol won’t hurt it whatsoever even if you leave it in there for months.

[@mrmaxime]

I didn't know there was a specific nozzle cleaning tool. I always just shaved down a tooth pick and dipped it in isopropyl then scraped inside. Ive had my first eclipse since 2010 and even not being super careful, it hardly caused issues except for a sticky trigger. I replaced the trigger not too long ago, but recently it started clogging more frequently especially with Vallejo primer. I just got a new eclipse and the old one is now dedicated for primer.

[@adrianwikipedia]

Thanks for the video. I tried varnishing with citadel's varnishes through the airbrush and it clogged all the time. Other colors or primer seems to work fine but the varnishing just didn't. Do I need higher PSI for varnish? Using a H&S Ultra with a 0.2mm needle.

[@VinceVenturella]

Varnish is very susceptible to getting chunks in it and .2 is small to shoot varnish, so basically, you have a challenging combination. Straining your varnish through something like panty hose can make sure you get those little chunks that cause blockages out of there. That should let you use the .2 without issue.

[@adrianwikipedia]

@@VinceVenturella Thanks alot, I may try a 0.4mm needle for the ultra for varnishing as well

[@nikroth]

I was sooo in need of this ! Thank you !

[@Cordeneaux87]

Are there any o-rings or long-term maintenance that needs to be done to an H&S style brush?

[@VinceVenturella]

The small white o-ring on the back of the nozzle is the likely culprit needing replacement.

[@DHYohko]

I needed this video 1 week ago 😅

[@oleww50]

But Vince, you said in your previous cleaning your airbrush video it wasn’t a sisyphean task 😉🤣❤️ Great video thanks. Always good to shed some light on the mysteries of the airbrush and how to keep it functioning well.

[@Mallsoleum]

7:00 i have both lost one of these, and snapped one in half while I was reassembling 😮‍💨

[@mattrounce2090]

I've got a harder and steenback ultra 24 had a issue while priming and had to take apart to clean the trigger came out ,put it all back together but now no air seems to be coming through ? I've had it less than a year but forgot where I bought it from and no paperwork so can't return

[@VinceVenturella]

CHallenging without seeing, but when you say no air is coming out, do you mean you depress the trigger and nothing happens? It could be that you need to get everything seated correctly, the trigger might not be fully depressing the plunger.

[@angelod4]

Hi Vince, I've been looking into getting an airbrush but living in apartment with limited desk space it seems tricky with overspray and such. Is it possible to one day to make a video about the logistics of using an airbrush relative to living / work space? Using a ventilator mask, airflow and so on

[@s.w.4409]

I used to live in a small apartment. Overspray isn't a huge issue. The airbrush is much more precise than you would think. Regarding ventilation: I just open a window and wear a mask for longer airbrush sessions.

[@VinceVenturella]

Agreed with the above and a small portable airbrush booth and you're good to go!

[@robyounce644]

Great info shared in this one!

[@VinceVenturella]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@robyounce644]

@ always do!!!

[@wimvanackooij2594]

With my much cheaper airbrush that came with the compressor station, I have to clean the back of the cup where the primer seems to accumulate somehow. Do you ever take out the trigger and the whole back and clean that with pipecleaners?

[@oliverp3545]

The most likely cause of that which isn't just spilling paint into it is if you pull the needle back and it leaks in through the gap. Its best to use a cotton bud as you don't want to let the pin under the trigger get clogged.

[@VinceVenturella]

Yes, this is a challenge with cheaper airbrushes, you can prevent that some with alcohol cleaning after you complete a session. That can help prevent anything from drying in there. I have done that deep cleaning with some of my brushes before, nothing wrong with that.

[@erichwithanh]

Do you have to clean like this after every airbrush session or only if you are having the backflow/sputtering issues? I was also told I should vasoline the needle, but that was by someone that was airbrushing makeup. Should I not do that for paint?

[@VinceVenturella]

Generally just if you have issues, I have other videos on regular cleaning.

[@zramirez5471]

Omg Vince, THANK YOU!!!

[@heidijugovic6342]

this was so helpful - thank you!

[@VinceVenturella]

Glad to help!

[@krzysztofkurdziel6742]

My problem with bubbling was degraded rubber seal at the tip of the nozzle. I'm quite surprised you didn't mention seals at all. Some new designs dropped the idea of screwed nozzles, sure, but even your iwata has some weird floating/screwed nozzle combo. Cheap models have equivalent of that big brass part integratet into the body, and just that tiny nozzle tip removable. So that thread there without any rubber seal (or with broken seal) is most likely the cause of bubbling. And you can't really brute force tighten it into submission without breaking that part. But now I wonder if some vaseline on the thread could've helped me, instead of buying whole o-ring set for my airbrush. Will test that next time I face that issue. Thx for the idea and keep those vids coming

[@VinceVenturella]

Yes, the o-rings is probably worthy of its own conversation for sure.

[@danielkaras90]

Glad it's working for you, but most people (including the manufacturer) would highly advise against taking Iwata's self-centering/press-fit nozzle apart (disassembling the brass "housing" from the "tip"). That's just asking for another point of leakage. You are supposed to treat it just like the one in H&S, as a single part. If you absolutely must do this, then at least seal it back with thread sealer or beeswax. I've never had a blockage that would warrant this and couldn't be taken out with just dental brushes, even after spraying primers and varnishes. Love your videos, but this particular tip can backfire really easily, especially for new people.

[@DanielCarel]

I'm running into an issue where the needle sometimes gets stuck when I pull the trigger. It's quickly remedied by pulling the needle slightly from the back of the air brush, but what could be causing this? It's on a Badger Patriot

[@VinceVenturella]

There is likely dried paint behind the cup, something built up that is getting attached to the needle.

[@billdefranza4927]

I don't know if this is "dry tip" but I always get paint accumulated in the nozzle protector thing at the very front. Is there a dipping or wiping sponge or brush or something to help mitigate this? Can I just dip the tip in water every so often to prevent this?

[@VinceVenturella]

It will always happen with a full tip protector. You can simply unscrew it and wipe it out after the paint job, or you can go for an alternative needle guard if its available such as one with two teeth instead of the full thing.

[@dirtyhandskev]

few things - you call also send your airbrush in to be serviced. Iwata is here in portland and they offer those service directly if you think your airbrush is broken. local airbrush suppliers usually offer this service too. I'd be curious about your thoughts on ultrasonic cleaners, I usually just drop my tips in one with simple green, scrape then we are off to the races. much less scraping and fiddling around.

[@VinceVenturella]

Yep, also great, I just didn't want people to think they needed to get an ultra sonic or similar.

[@JesseRiley]

Great video thanks vince

[@VinceVenturella]

No problem 👍

[@JWbrasser]

For what its worth, i have never once disassembled my iwata nozzle into 2 parts... cant really think of anything it lets you do you wouldn't be able to do with it attached to the brass bit (well i skipped the pipecleaner step and just scrape it out with the needle tool directly) so you could consider that one if you dont wanna futz with tiny nozzle parts

[@VinceVenturella]

Yeah, I find it lets me get the really nice clean, but you're right, it's a risk

[@chucklamb3496]

Thanks Vince

[@zahnfeeha255]

Thanks for the video! I was getting mental with my new airbrush because it just stoped letting paint through :D A question I still have and maybe you can help me out with is, how bad is condensation in the hose, and how can I stop it? my compressor seems to get quite hot with time and after 20 minutes I start to get sputters because of small amounts of water coming through with the airflow.

[@VinceVenturella]

Get yourself a humidity/water trap for between the compressor and the hose, that will mostly stop the problem.

[@caseyrogers7538]

A problem I run into is bubbles and leaning out the front around the nozzle guard, what’s the root problem there?

[@VinceVenturella]

It means things aren't properly air tight in that area. So either there is a crack, or the machining isn't very precise. You can always use a trick like you see here with with the vaseline or beeswax to seal everything up.

[@maverickman6486]

A wood toothpick works great instead of a metal needle. Another bonus is that the wood toothpick has zero chance of scratching the inside of the nozzle.

[@Cha1k]

I have been told by a mate that using a ultrasonic cleaner is the way to go, is there a reason you wouldnt use one?

[@antochaotica]

I use one, and haven't ever had trouble post cleaning. Would be interested in Vinces take.

[@VinceVenturella]

No issue at all, just not required. You don't generally need to do the whole brush, the needle and nozzle are your target areas most of the time.