Use the blunt end of the needle to remove.ģa. Check inside the nozzle head cap if nozzle appears to be missing. To remove, press against body of nozzle at an angle. The nozzle is compression fit into the airbrush body. The nozzle (4) for the Eclipse BS, SBS and CS is a set and SHOULD NEVER BE SEPARATED.ĭO NOT USE the Iwata Nozzle Wrench on compression fit nozzles.ģa. For the Iwata Eclipse airbrushes, remove the nozzle head cap (3) with the nozzle head cap wrench (included with the airbrush).įor Iwata Eclipse airbrushes (compression fit nozzle): To reveal the nozzle (4), unscrew the needle cap (1) and nozzle cap (2) by hand. If not working properly, check assembly and go through all of the cleaning instructions. Tighten the needle chucking nut if no water sprays. Water should only spray when you pull the trigger back (turn the fluid adjustment knob if single-action airbrush). If water sprays out your needle is not fully seated. To make sure your needle is fully seated, fill the color cup or a bottle with water and push the main lever down only to test for air. Reassemble the airbrush and connect your air source. The needle is fully seated when it comes to a complete stop. Place the needle on a safe surface like the Iwata Airbrush Cleaning Mat and continue on to steps 3-8. If your airbrush is clogged, spraying unevenly or to prevent paint build-up: Only wipe the needle in a back to front direction so as not to puncture yourself. Clean the needle with a small amount of Medea Airbrush Cleaner by wiping only towards the sharp needle point. Be careful not to drop or damage your needle while cleaning.Ģd. Needles are extremely sharp and delicate. Loosen the needle chucking nut by hand.Ģc. Place your handle on a safe surface such as the Iwata Airbrush Cleaning Mat with its raised ridge which keeps parts from rolling away.Ģb. If ending an airbrush session, move on to step 2.ĭisconnect the airbrush from the air source.Ģa. Spray into a Spray Out Pot or paper towel.įor a quick paint flush use the Medea Airbrush Cleaner With 360 Nozzle (not included).Ĭontinue airbrushing with a new color. Spray the cleaner or water through the airbrush until it sprays clear. Fill a clean bottle (not included) with Medea Airbrush Cleaner (or appropriate cleaner) and attach it to the airbrush.ġc. Remove paint bottle from bottom of airbrush.ġb. Spray into a spray out pot or paper towel.ġa. Alternate between using the Iwata Washing Brush with Medea Airbrush Cleaner (or appropriate cleaner) and wipe the cup out.ġc. Remove cup lid (if present) and dump out excess paint from color cup.ġb. PAINT FLUSH - DO BETWEEN COLOR CHANGES AND AT THE END OF A PAINT SESSIONġa. Proceed with steps 3-8 if your airbrush is clogged, spraying unevenly or to prevent paint build-up.ġ. If you're ending a paint session complete steps 1 and 2. Have a great airbrush experience every time you spray by cleaning your airbrush regularly and before paint dries.ĭo a quick paint flush (step 1) between color changes. These areas must be kept clean for optimum performance of the airbrush. The airbrush needs to be cleaned only in areas which come in contact with paint The paint flows from the paint reservoir into the airbrush, around the tip of the needle and out through the head assembly. Prefer a step by step airbrush cleaning guide? Here's what you need to know… Check it out in our QuickTech Experience Playlist. If you are using the small spanner that was included with your airbrush or another tool, take extra care not to over-tighten as this can cause this delicate part to break.ĭo you have an Eclipse CS? We made a video just for this airbrush since it has an unique compression fit nozzle.
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We recommend using our Nozzle Wrench (available as part of the Iwata Airbrush Cleaning Kit and the Iwata Professional Maintenance Tools or sold separately as part CLNW1). Use caution when removing and reinserting your airbrush nozzle. This can cause more problems than it solves. But please do not soak, immerse or “wet dock” your entire airbrush in any liquid. This helps break up dried paint and makes it easier to scrub off. You’ll see in the video that we soak the nozzle, nozzle cap and needle cap in Medea Airbrush Cleaner.
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In this video you'll learn how to deep clean an airbrush so you can get back to spraying again. Luckily most airbrush problems can be resolved with a thorough cleaning session. You might see bubbles in the color cup, a diminished spray pattern or maybe your airbrush won’t spray at all.