Love Your Airbrush!

[kryptosdaddy]

Did you know that coffee makes enamel paint gump up on the brush? True.


To stay a little on topic, my Paache H is an external mix, the needle and the orfice cone are all that comes in contact with paint, though everything is chrome plated- I keep it clean, well mostly clean- but can I put a little grease on those threads with out messing up the paint? Anyone tried this let me know.

 

[phantom II]

On top of all that, I get done, and pull my hair out of my face and lay a blob of CA that was on one finger across my forehead and into my hair!

Don't worry. A few more years and you'll get over that too.


Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Paulw]

Did you know that coffee makes enamel paint gump up on the brush? True.


To stay a little on topic, my Paache H is an external mix, the needle and the orfice cone are all that comes in contact with paint, though everything is chrome plated- I keep it clean, well mostly clean- but can I put a little grease on those threads with out messing up the paint? Anyone tried this let me know.

Believe it or not I use the squeeze tube of Carmex on my threads and to lube my needle on my Badger 105. Non toxic and doesnt react with the acrylics I use either

 

[moon puppy]

Bumping this again, good info in Laura's original post way back in 2010.

This came out of the needle tube!

Look at the snot I pulled out the barrel, from the opposite side of where paint is supposed to be. I have no idea what that is but yuk...

 

[Iron Mike]

Boy, this forum sure could use more Laura again!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

The Patriot / Krome / Sotar brushes have a teflon tube gasket that is located just in front of the air/paint lever. To unscrew it without damage you need a 3mm wide flat blade screwdriver that "just" fits the slot. It also helps to soak it in solvents for your paint for a while before trying to remove it as it could be bonded in place by "snot".

Here is a thread I did on the Badger Krome quite a while back and it applies to most of the newer double action brushes they make. It has the info that you will need there.

Badger Krome disassembly

I have found that it is quite important to adjust that gasket when reassembling so that there is a little drag on the needle. The difference between too loose and too tight is just a fraction of a turn. I usually put the needle blunt end in from the front and slide it as I adjust the tension/position of that seal. If it isn't just right you will get a load of paint snot leak through. As it is the paint will slowly seep around the threads and through with use.

 

[moon puppy]

Yep, I also lube up the needle when replacing it so it'll get a good seal on the barring.

 

[Paulw]

what is that cleaning solution that you are using, Bob?

 

[moon puppy]

Lacquer, cleans most everything and doesn't attack the barring.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

That white seal is Teflon. I don't know of anything that will touch it or damage it outside of mechanical damage. You might need to snug the seal up

slightly

As Teflon has minimal resilience as opposed to a rubber o-ring it has to drag on the needle a bit in order to seal. The RegDab might lube it slightly but I have found it can cause Verdigris, or green corrosion on the brass parts. That is what happened with my Tube Shank in the body. The green crud locked it in place.

 

[sharkman]

These are some good tips!

Whatever happened to Laura? I saw that she was a regular when the forum first started.

 

[moon puppy]

Whatever happened to Laura?

Wish we knew, Hope she's doing well and just taking a long break. :zen

 

[phantom II]

Whatever happened to Laura?

Wish we knew, Hope she's doing well and just taking a long break. :zen

Have you tried rattling her door ? Maybe she just needs a little encouragement

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[moon puppy]

Bump for Barney

 

[Sharkmouth]

I hope Bob (Dad) tries contacting her. I started inserting music video links because of her... a nice touch not seen in many places.

Regards,

 

[moon puppy]

I think he has, I have as well but we get nothing back. Not even bounced email.