Nozzle cap on airbrush

[PaulTRose]

. What do you guys think of the iwata neo?

great when it works, b$£*&%d when it dosnt!...spares very expensive.....not actually made BY iwata but made FOR iwata by a chinese company.......been told by an AB retailer (not the one i got my Neo from) that they have had manufacturing problems, if you get a good then you are lucky, if you get a bad one then return it.....im currently exchanging emails with the place i got mine from

had no problems at all with mine until a month ago, its now causing peoblems

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

I've had my Neo 2 years now and never failed me yet, except my poor cleaning that is

My skills aren't upto paying more for another airbrush just yet but do like what I hear about the H S range people talk about on here.

Adrian

[Guest]

Quite interesting Partick disagreeing 4 times.Interesting how you pick me out time and again. Have you some problem Partick.

Be interested to here !

Laurie

Laurie, I have no personal gripe with you at all. The duplicate posting was due to a problem with my phone, hence my post apologising for that. I was aware it looked as though I was trying to overemphasise may point.

With regard to this particular thread, I make no apologies for stating my point

of view. There are many other reasons for the problems that Saj encountered than a blockage. Removing the nozzle tip should always be the last option as it can lead to over tightening the delicate threads, resulting in irreparable damage. It's much better IMHO to look at other options first. Especially on what is an almost brand-new airbrush.

Saj, sorry for this to happen in your thread, but a public answer to a public question was required I think. I'm glad you resolved the problem - that's what counts.

[Guest]

Laurie, I have no personal gripe with you at all. The duplicate posting was due to a problem with my phone, hence my post apologising for that. I was aware it looked as though I was trying to overemphasise may point.With regard to this particular thread, I make no apologies for stating my point

of view. There are many other reasons for the problems that Saj encountered than a blockage. Removing the nozzle tip should always be the last option as it can lead to over tightening the delicate threads, resulting in irreparable damage. It's much better IMHO to look at other options first. Especially on what is an almost brand-new airbrush.

Saj, sorry for this to happen in your thread, but a public answer to a public question was required I think. I'm glad you resolved the problem - that's what counts.

No worries and thanks for the advice.

[Guest]

Not sure what airbrushes you have used Patrick. First for me is removing the nozzle. The nozzle in all ways is going to be the first port of call as it is the one that causes the problems 95%

With the couple of Harder and Steenbeck brushes I have I would have them them in pieces in 30secs. First call the nozzle drop into an egg cup of airbrush cleaner. The rest warm water. 4 minutes later all cleaned and put together.

iwata. HP BS. Best brush I have ever had. A beauty it does almost everything. Clean on the go plenty of airbrush cleaner through after an initial water flush through. Not as easy as an HS for dismantling as spanners are needed H&S 4 mnutes deep clean 10 minutes Iwata. Only once in 6 months had to dismantle to clean the nozzle.

Iwata HP BH nice brush for closer work. Clean immediately after use as HPBS.

Iwata Micron. Incredible brush but very difficult to use. A lot of starts and stops cleaning de blogging. But the detail and close ups (still learning) work is something else. 10mm from the subject but it needs a lot of practice and patience. Again the most delicate of nozzles. But place in an egg cup of cleaner. Tiddly little thing but superb enginnering and back together without problems.

In my experience do not be afraid of stripping down. With problems get at the nozzle straight away. If you have a good airbrush the well engineered parts will go together in perfect order no problems what so ever. Iwata nozzles are minute but the engineering is perfection.

If you have an airbrush which relies on the thickness of seals and how tight the seals have to be tightened up to work then you have an airbrush which is not well engineered. I have tried them and they were binned.

Tip with a nozzle. Dip in water when you think it is clean. Blow through the thick end of the nozzle into your palm and you will feel the blast of water if the nozzle is clear. Then look down the nozzle against a bright light. Clear. Spot on you are in action. Blockage. Steep in cleaner. Persistent. Use the needle to gently release naughty persistent paint (very gently to avoid needle damage).

Laurie

[Guest]

For anyone reading this, do not, I repeat DO NOT use your airbrush needle in the way Laurie suggests.

It is a precisely machined item & not for rooting paint out.

Further, don't use anything pointed, sharp or abrasive inside the nozzle. It will leave scratches & paint will grip there, thereby leading to possible blockages.

A fine brush dipped in airbrush cleaner will do the trick & not mar the surface.

[Guest]

Oh thanks Patrick.

I will pass your info to an acquaintance , a commercial artist, who gave me this with other tips..

He uses an an airbrush in his profession probably 50% of his working time . After all the years he has put in I am sure that the info will be gratefully received.

Laurie

[Guest]

Whatever you like Laurie! It's still a stupid idea no matter who suggested it!