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07-24-2016, 06:50 PM | #1 | |
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Airbrush airflow problem
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I am having a hard time getting to the bottom of a problem I am having with my dual action airbrush. I dismantled it down to as much as I could and cleaned everything thoroughly. The mechanisms don't feel like they are sticking, the needle is clean and straight, and the double action trigger seems to be working. It seems to be passing a much smaller amount of air than it used to (even on full blast with the trigger all the way down and back), and the paint now comes out in a weak but steady stream. I took it apart at the joint where it connects to the airhose, and when I depress the little nipple on the hose a full blast of air comes out. The PSI is reading at 40 and drops appropriately when pushing the nipple in. When the airbrush is put back together adn fully connected it seem so to send air ok, but put in anything thicker than water and the stream of paint is very weak. CONFESSION: I did leave it soaking in thinner for a couple of weeks. Did I permanently damage it? Thanks for any help |
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07-25-2016, 12:01 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Airbrush airflow problem
you may have damaged some o rings with the thinner sitting that long, depending on the type of o ring. If they start to break down, they can swell and block air passages. I had this type of issue in my Grex with acetone based lacquer thinner.
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07-25-2016, 02:01 AM | #3 | |
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Re: Airbrush airflow problem
Does sound like the seals/o rings may have become swollen due to being soaked in the thinner for too long. What airbrush is it?
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07-26-2016, 08:06 AM | #4 | ||
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Re: Airbrush airflow problem
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If this is a seal issue, is it repairable? |
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07-26-2016, 05:58 PM | #5 | |
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Re: Airbrush airflow problem
take a look at this site, it may give you some clues.
https://sites.google.com/site/donsairbrushtips/ |
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07-29-2016, 02:24 PM | #6 | ||
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I was able to find my exploded diagram of the airbrush parts, and after reviewing the above site and undergoing a cheek-clenching experience, I was able to take it apart down to parts I never even knew were in there. I was of the mistaken idea that the airbrush was all metal parts, but as I found out, there are some tiny rubber o-rings that could have been damaged by the soaking. I am going to see if if works to lube them up, or if I have to order a new rubber o-ring. thanks, all, for the tips, I will keep you updated. |
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Re: Airbrush airflow problem
glad to be some help to you.
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