Nicely done James, that's the way I clean my airbrush too. Only times I take it fully apart is when I use 2K Primer or 2K Clear. Because of the hardener, I like to be sure it's fully cleaned using the appropriate brushes and needle. Thanks for sharing.
I built my own 500cfm spray booth so I see no need for the little bottle cleaners all the fumes are vented very well..... My go too is backflushing the airbrush, this also works with full size automotive gravity feed spray guns... I also like to use 3m spray gun cleaner available at harbor freight $8.99 for the backflushing it is a much better cleaner that lacquer thinner or acetone....but even with backflushing you still every few months need to give the airbrush a good strip cleaning and lube with paint safe spray gun lube...not hard at all .....the control and accuracy the airbrush gives you while painting is well worth the time to maintain it..and it will last you a life time I have air brushes and spray guns that are over 30yrs old still work like new.
Thank you for watching and leaving your comment. I wanted to show the community that you don’t have to field strip the gun after every use. Backwash, wipe and final flush. Done!
it is nice to know my methods are similar to the greats out there! I do tend to use cotton swabs instead of paper towel but I believe the premise is the same. Nice, short and sweet with real solid info! Thanks.
I started air-brushing about 9 months ago. I've been cleaning my gun similarly, however, I've never thought of backwashing.....I will be doing from now on!!
Whew, glad to know I've been doing it right. Don't want to embarass myself by doing it wrong. I have been criticized for being able to clean my airbrush quickly.
Thanks James and 100% correct about excuses. One tip I started using from MCV Matthew said he did a shot of carb cleaner then thinner; I did my last 4 panit jobs that way. Brush shot perfect its the same one you used. Quite pleased with it.
I’ve heard that backwashing, as demonstrated in the video, will cause the seal inside the airbrush to deteriorate (or blow out) after time. Is that true? I don’t use that practice for that reason. I’m curious what your thoughts are. Thanks.
I remember how long it took me to build up the courage to try airbrushing. I forgot that the only way to get good at something is to do it, whether you fail or not. That's part of learning.
Nice tips but i have another "procedure" of airbrush cleaning and it can be good tips,when i'm finish with sprayin i also same as you cleanin airbrush but after cup cleaning i remove top crown then nozzle and nozzle clean up in detail,after nozzle,i remove needle in opposite direction of you,so if you push needle in direction forward,you will with needle pull more paint(less cleaning of airbrush body) and after needle is clean i put it back in airbrush in front side,first dully part in airbrush,with that move you will prevent damaging sharp part of needle.I hope everybody can understand what i want to explane,English is not my 1st. language 😊
Thank you so watching and explaining your procedure. Whatever works for you is best. I wanted to show the new guys and gals that you don’t have to strip the whole gun every time you use it.
@@ScaleModelExperiment sure and i agree with you 🙂 as you said they do not need to strip off whole gun and clean it if they'll use another paint,just little bit to clean is enough but when i using black or darker shade of colors and after that i'll use bright one such as white etc.than im cleaning airbrush in detail 🙂
Thanks for this, this is what I do and I didn't even understand I was doing it right! What thinner are you using to clean for acrylics? I am using rubbing alcohol for cleaning then a final spray with mr. color leveler 400.
Hi John, I use cheap hardware store lacquer thinner for cleaning every type of paint from the airbrush. The only problem I have is AK primer which is an alcohol based so it’s a little tougher to clear the brush.
Nicely done James, that's the way I clean my airbrush too. Only times I take it fully apart is when I use 2K Primer or 2K Clear. Because of the hardener, I like to be sure it's fully cleaned using the appropriate brushes and needle. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for checking out the video Karl, I think that most experienced air brushers do it this way. This video was pointed at beginners.
I built my own 500cfm spray booth so I see no need for the little bottle cleaners all the fumes are vented very well..... My go too is backflushing the airbrush, this also works with full size automotive gravity feed spray guns... I also like to use 3m spray gun cleaner available at harbor freight $8.99 for the backflushing it is a much better cleaner that lacquer thinner or acetone....but even with backflushing you still every few months need to give the airbrush a good strip cleaning and lube with paint safe spray gun lube...not hard at all .....the control and accuracy the airbrush gives you while painting is well worth the time to maintain it..and it will last you a life time I have air brushes and spray guns that are over 30yrs old still work like new.
Thank you for watching and leaving your comment. I wanted to show the community that you don’t have to field strip the gun after every use. Backwash, wipe and final flush. Done!
That's simply an efficient, straight forward way to clean your airbrush!
Thank you for watching DVDW👍
Nice Airbrush tip! Thanks for sharing and have a great week.
-David
Thanks for watching David, I appreciate your support!
it is nice to know my methods are similar to the greats out there! I do tend to use cotton swabs instead of paper towel but I believe the premise is the same. Nice, short and sweet with real solid info! Thanks.
I can see how a cotton swab would work well too Spencer. Thanks for your input.
I started air-brushing about 9 months ago. I've been cleaning my gun similarly, however, I've never thought of backwashing.....I will be doing from now on!!
Hi Johnny, yes backwashing is a good way to agitate the paint out of the crevices inside the airbrush and flush it out. Try it!
James thank you for sharing. My father showed me how he clean the guns we used when he paint pretty much the same technique.
Cool Horton, thanks for watching the video anyways 👍
Whew, glad to know I've been doing it right. Don't want to embarass myself by doing it wrong. I have been criticized for being able to clean my airbrush quickly.
Thanks for watching Laurencio, I guess there are some people out there that don’t know this trick and spend unneeded time cleaning.
Thanks James and 100% correct about excuses. One tip I started using from MCV Matthew said he did a shot of carb cleaner then thinner; I did my last 4 panit jobs that way. Brush shot perfect its the same one you used. Quite pleased with it.
Interesting! I wonder what’s in carb cleaner? I may have to look into that.
I’ve heard that backwashing, as demonstrated in the video, will cause the seal inside the airbrush to deteriorate (or blow out) after time. Is that true? I don’t use that practice for that reason. I’m curious what your thoughts are. Thanks.
I don’t think that is true. I’ve been using the backwash for at least 10 years and still use the same airbrush. Thanks for watching 👍
Great tutorial.you have some very insightful videos
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel Carl👍
Thanks for the tutorial, James. I'll try doing that when I start airbrushing.👍
Anything I can do to help get you started airbrushing? Besides buying equipment of course 😁
Absolutely right! Been doing it that way for years and never had a problem
Thanks for watching Scott, I wish someone showed this to me a long time ago. 😁 I used to scrub my airbrush and cause havoc on the seals inside.
I remember how long it took me to build up the courage to try airbrushing. I forgot that the only way to get good at something is to do it, whether you fail or not. That's part of learning.
I can’t imagine building without an airbrush now. I think I’ve lost the touch using a rattle can. Thanks for watching JD👍
Nice tips but i have another "procedure" of airbrush cleaning and it can be good tips,when i'm finish with sprayin i also same as you cleanin airbrush but after cup cleaning i remove top crown then nozzle and nozzle clean up in detail,after nozzle,i remove needle in opposite direction of you,so if you push needle in direction forward,you will with needle pull more paint(less cleaning of airbrush body) and after needle is clean i put it back in airbrush in front side,first dully part in airbrush,with that move you will prevent damaging sharp part of needle.I hope everybody can understand what i want to explane,English is not my 1st. language 😊
Thank you so watching and explaining your procedure. Whatever works for you is best. I wanted to show the new guys and gals that you don’t have to strip the whole gun every time you use it.
@@ScaleModelExperiment sure and i agree with you 🙂 as you said they do not need to strip off whole gun and clean it if they'll use another paint,just little bit to clean is enough but when i using black or darker shade of colors and after that i'll use bright one such as white etc.than im cleaning airbrush in detail 🙂
Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for watching Samuel👍
Thanks for this, this is what I do and I didn't even understand I was doing it right! What thinner are you using to clean for acrylics? I am using rubbing alcohol for cleaning then a final spray with mr. color leveler 400.
Hi John, I use cheap hardware store lacquer thinner for cleaning every type of paint from the airbrush. The only problem I have is AK primer which is an alcohol based so it’s a little tougher to clear the brush.
Thanks
That works with the acrylics?
@@johnmajane3731 I both thin acrylics and clean out the gun with lacquer thinner.
@@ScaleModelExperiment thanks
Thanks for the nice tutorial!
Love your name! Thanks for watching 👍
@@ScaleModelExperiment It's pretty spot on accurate!😅🤣
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Thanks for watching bud👍