| Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
| Airbrush sprays paint intermittantly | Airbrush is clogged, dirty | Clean airbrush thoroughly |
| Paint is too thick or lumpy | Dillute paint or get new/different paint/td> |
| Insufficient air pressure | Increase air pressure |
| Bubbling in paint cup | Air cap is not tight | Tighten air cap |
| Nozzle seal is missing, dirty or defective/td> | Replace or clean seal |
| Defective, frayed nozzle | Replace nozzle |
| "spider legs while air brushing" | Paint consistancy is too thin | Adjust paint consistency |
| Too much air pressure | Reduce pressure |
| Air brush is too close to the object | Hold air brush further away from object |
| Paint coat is too thick | Reduce paint coat with even sweeping motions across object |
| No air | Compressor is not "on" or defective | Turn compressor on or repair |
| Air hose is kinked | Straighten out air hose |
| Air hose connector is loose | Correct connection |
| Air pressure can't be regulated | Air valve sticks | Unscrew air valve and put a drop of oil on the small o-ring. |
