Advice/ FAQ
Dear reader,
here we will publish tips and will answer some of the most commonly asked questions. This site will be updated frequently, so visit often. We hope that we will be able to help you out with our answers.
Airbrush sprays paint intermittantly
| Problem |
| Airbrush sprays paint intermittantly |
| Paint is too thick or lumpy |
| Insufficient air pressure |
| Solution |
| Clean airbrush thoroughly |
| Dillute paint or get new/different paint |
| Increase air pressure |
Bubbling in paint cup
| Problem |
| Air cap is not tight |
| Nozzle seal is missing, dirty or defectiv |
| Defective, frayed nozzle |
| Solution |
| Tighten air cap |
| Replace or clean seal |
| Replace nozzle |
"Spider legs while air brushing"
| Problem |
| Paint consistancy is too thin |
| Too much air pressure |
| Air brush is too close to the object |
| Paint coat is too thick |
| Solution |
| Adjust paint consistency |
| Reduce pressure |
| Hold air brush further away from object |
| Reduce paint coat with even sweeping motions across object |
No air
| Problem |
| Compressor is not "on" or defective |
| Air hose is kinked |
| Air hose connector is loose |
| Solution |
| Turn compressor on or repair |
| Straighten out air hose |
| Correct connection |
Air pressure can't be regulated
| problem |
| Air valve sticks |
| Solution |
| Unscrew air valve and put a drop of oil on the small o-ring |