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Common problems
1. Grainy paint. This happens when the paint is too thick. Carefully thin the paint.
Make sure the needle and adjustment screw are free from dried paint. Also check
the air pressure.
2. Bubbles arise on the paper. The paint is probably too thin. Do not spray too long
over the same spot. Move the airbrush faster or weaken the stream.
3. Blotches at the end of the sweep. Begin spraying before beginning the sweep and end
the sweep before stopping the spray.
4. Flared ends. Caused by turning the wrist while sweeping. Your entire arm must
sweep horizontally across the paper.
5. Spidery splashes. You are spraying too much and too close. When you want to
spray fine lines, pull the lever back only slightly.
6. Splashing. This happens when the needle slides too quickly into the nozzle. Always
operate the nozzle slowly, feeling your way forward. Make sure there is no dried paint
on the needle or nozzle.
7. Curved line. This happens when making the sweep with your arm too close to the paper.
Always hold your arm the same distance from the work surface to avoid this.
8. No stream. The nozzle may be tightened too much. Loosen 1–2 turns.
9. Bubbles in the paint reservoir. The nozzle may be open too much. Tighten it
somewhat. Another cause may be a clogged siphon.
10. The stream will not shut off. The nozzle may be clogged. This is evident when
the needle feels spongy when moving it forward. Clean the nozzle carefully and
flush it with solvent (see
Cleaning and care
).
11. The airbrush spits. This is caused by deposits on the needle or in the paint
reservoir. Alternatively, the paint may be too thick.
Remarks from the manufacturer
Nozzle
Needle
O-ring
An O-ring on the back of the nozzle eliminates the need
to wax the thread there. Normal wear, solvents or other
damage may eventually allow air to leak in thus resulting
in a pulsating stream. Replace the packing.
Disposal
Follow local ordinances when disposing of this product.
If you are unsure about how to dispose of this product contact your municipality.