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24-12-2014
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Care of a new airbrush
Just treated myself to a new iwata brush and wondered what the best care programme for it would be? Usually with my current cheap brushes I run water through after every colour change, but I've found that paint still builds up inside and I stripped it down yesterday to clean - want to try to avoid this build up on the new one.
I only use water based (createx and fascolor) paint. I've been trawling threads on here and found differing advice about whether to use specific cleaner, window cleaner etc. Ive also heard differing advice about using nylon brush sets - any advice on this? So. To look after a lovely new airbrush, what do you chaps do with your pride and joys? Merry Christmas to all of you, and thanks
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I've got Araldite and a Swiss Army Knife - what more do I need? Yokomo YZ-2 No 4WD because nothing lives up to my original Optima. Until now maybe?... 
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24-12-2014
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Health to enjoy! I use my good brush the same as you, only for water based, I flush the worst of the color out with water then run come createx cleaner through it, blowing some back pressure to dislodge anything that's left. I do this after every color and it keeps it nice and clean
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24-12-2014
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I've been using the same Iwata SBS since 2006. In that time it's had one new nozzle and two needles, and is about to get some fresh packing o-rings, and a nice fresh needle/nozzle just for the hell of it.
I reckon it's fine to soak the nozzle in a proprietary cleaning solution, but probably not for more than an hour or so. I finish up with a fine artists sable brush and fresh cleaner, then blow clean water through it and dry thoroughly. Clean the rest of the airbrush with the same and an aerosol based foaming cleaner, rinsing with fresh water again. Stay away from the air valve - cleaning solutions can damage the packing, the result being poor or 'sticky' air control. Personally I shy away from the bristle brush cleaning sets, it's very easy to damage the fitted surfaces of the brush with the twisted wire handles. The only thing that should penetrate the body of the brush is the needle. Most issues are down to clogged nozzles and bent needles. If you encounter problems, have a fresh nozzle/needle to test. Make it a habit to ensure your brush is clinically clean at the end of each session. The merest dot of lube as per manufacturers recommendations upon re-assembly should be more than enough. and you'll both have a happy and productive relationship! cheers Joo's Paint
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27-12-2014
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Thanks both - very helpful.
What is the "foaming cleaner" you mention? I've not come across that before?
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I've got Araldite and a Swiss Army Knife - what more do I need? Yokomo YZ-2 No 4WD because nothing lives up to my original Optima. Until now maybe?...
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29-12-2014
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Here you go...
https://airbrushes.com/product_info.php?products_id=572
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13-01-2015
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I'm looking for an airbrush for just general uses, like t-shirts, walls, or whatever I feel like painting. I'm not too strapped for cash, but cheaper is better. Any ideas or help? And what all do I need for an airbrush?
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13-01-2015
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Most important thing with an airbrush is cleanliness..... you think its clean enough? clean it again just to be sure.
At the end of each cleaning session I give mine a few mins in one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-60...item2c7ad3b26f Also great for cleaning car parts 
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