Airbrush needle repair

Those of us that use an airbrush regularly have all done this at one point or another. You set your needle down too hard or even worse, you drop it right on the tip.
When this happens you immediately go into freak out mode because now you have to do 1 of 2 things, buy a needle repair tool (actually not a bad idea) and/or buy a replacement needle for said airbrush (also not a bad idea to have on hand.)
There is a third less expensive option however, and that is fixing the needle yourself using a very very simple tool....a piece of cardboard!!!
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[@ninjasqurl4383]

This is exactly the type of video I was looking for. Thanks for the tip with the cardboard

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

You’re welcome my friend I’m glad it helped you!

[@Okina_Oka]

Definitely going to use this to fix my inexperienced mistake

[@danjacobs88]

I get the feeling that once I start airbrushing imma need this video a helluva lot haha. Technique seems nice and simple which is good for me ^^ thanks for the tips

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

You know you might be surprised how resilient they are. I have been airbrushing for just over a year or so and this is the first time I have had something like this happen lol

[@icarusonice2350]

Glad you were able to recover the needle, thanks for the information!

[@JGrove303]

Alright, imma give this a shot. Thanks for the video!

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

You’re welcome man! It just takes a little patience is all.

[@louisliguore7199]

Helpful video, thanks! Where did you purchase the polishing pads?

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

I honestly don’t remember. I think I got them from spraygunner if I’m not mistaken.

[@louisliguore7199]

Thanks!

[@someguyvii]

Nicely done my dude! How well did it spray once the needle was fixed and polished up?

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

I honestly hadn’t had the chance to use it, but it seems a heck of a lot smoother than it did so I’m really hoping it drastically helps out!

[@tewzaku2535]

Oh man super easy!!

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

Yup just takes a little time and patience lol

[@Abomb1987]

Awesome info as always. What are some signs that your is needle bent while spraying ? Spatter, frequent clogs. Ect?

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

You actually hit the nail on the head. One of the easiest ways to see if your needle is bent or you have some other issues around the nozzle/needle tip is to remove the cap and spray using just the needle/nozzle area and go close. If you get a lot of globs and side spray then chances are the needle isn’t going in the smooth direction it’s supposed to.

[@thebigbient8736]

My needle has that little spot too.

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

Once I polished it up using the micro mesh it went away! So there is hope lol