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snake2k · Joined: 04 Mar 2007 Posts: 49 Location: New Jersey

Hello everyone,I could use some advice with an airbrush I just bought.This is the one I went with [url]

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as soon as I got it I was having trouble with it when I push the trigger sometimes I get air and sometimes I don't.I called the company and they sent me a new one which they said they would test before shipping it,well it arrived today and I'm having the same problem.I've taken this thing apart cleaned it checked everything just won't work right.I'm wondering if someone may have an idea why this happening?Can't help but think it's something I'm doing wrong,I'm at my wits end.Thanks in advance for any input.

Sam

Jim C · Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 2788 Location: new jersey

hey sam, i am really not sure on that one. its hard to figure out or diagnose without it in my hands.

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snake2k · Joined: 04 Mar 2007 Posts: 49 Location: New Jersey

I'm new to airbrushing so I know nothing about these things.Could too much air pressure cause this?

sik_kreations · Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 334

snake2k wrote:

I'm new to airbrushing so I know nothing about these things.Could too much air pressure cause this?

no.. but how much pressure u putting to it? try and get some airbrush lube and lube the trigger and the plunger assembly.

but honestly that brush is a cheap knock off. i wouldnt waste my time with it. plus.. they have fine nozzle and needles that are not really good for a beginner.

in my opinion the best beginner brush is an iwata hpcs eclipse. about 120 bucks.

when u get better u can upgrade to a detail brush with a finer tip. like a micron. but for now u need something that isnt finiky, because the finer tips need precise reduction or they will spit and spray shitty lines. but u need the experience to be able to adjust.

if u have anymore questions feel free to pm me.

and try coastairbrush.com for ur next airbrush purchase. they have big name painters that are in and out of there working part time to answer questions. guys like ryno from trick my truck and mark remling from blasted.

snake2k · Joined: 04 Mar 2007 Posts: 49 Location: New Jersey

I found the problem, the Needle Chucking Guide was too tight putting tension on the trigger causing it to bind.I realize this a cheap knock off but I wanted to see if I'll like airbrushing before shelling out the coin for a good brush.Thanks for the advice on coastairbrush.com will check them out if I stay with it.

sik_kreations · Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 334

snake2k wrote:

I found the problem, the Needle Chucking Guide was too tight putting tension on the trigger causing it to bind.I realize this a cheap knock off but I wanted to see if I'll like airbrushing before shelling out the coin for a good brush.Thanks for the advice on coastairbrush.com will check them out if I stay with it.

having a finiky airbrush might hurt ur chances for keeping at it. the iwatas are nice as in u can put paint in and go..