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17. SHould I SoAk MY AIRbRuSH wITH GuN clEANER?
Soaking the parts of the airbrush that have paint on them is ok. But soaking
the whole airbrush for too long might remove the lubrication that helps all the
parts move smoothly. Also, soaking dissolves paint and may allow it to settle in
to harder-to-reach areas. It is preferable to Clean the airbrush in pieces with the
appropriate solution before storing.
18. wHAT MAkES THE vFAN AIRbRuSH cloG?
Clogs in your vFan Airbrush are caused by old, dried bits of paint or by paint
that has bigger particles in it than the airbrush can spray. Always use a strainer.
To avoid clogging, you should strain all paints prior to putting into the product
container with a strainer, a paint sleeve, a stocking or whatever will extract
large particles or contaminators…and make sure that what you are spraying is
thinned correctly.
19. How do I SpRAY FINE lINES?
Use the standard aircap. Get close to what you’re going to spray and use less
paint. you can move faster as you spray.
20. How do I AcHIEvE AN EvEN coAT?
Use the fan aircap. Overlap your passes by 40% to 75%.
21. do I NEEd To lubRIcATE MY vFAN AIRbRuSH?
It’s a good idea to lubricant your airbrush regularly. Lubrication keeps the airbrush
parts working smoothly. Only use proper lubrication.
22. wHY ISN’T pAINT STIckING To METAl oR plASTIc?
Usually when paint isn’t sticking to a surface, it is because the paint has nothing
to “grab” onto. Scuffing up the glossy finish with suggested sandpaper or lightly
with an SOS pad will help. Adhesion promoter or primers will also help. After
scuffing, wipe the surface with a tack cloth and a degreaser.
23. IF I HAvE ANY quESTIoNS oR I NEEd REplAcEMENT pARTS, wHo
do I coNTAcT?
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us at [email protected]. We have everything you need or will direct you to a local
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