AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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nozzle leak?
paulo
Wales, United Kingdom
Joined: January 02, 2006
KitMaker: 72 posts
Armorama: 66 posts
Joined: January 02, 2006
KitMaker: 72 posts
Armorama: 66 posts
Posted: Monday, October 10, 2016 - 12:14 AM UTC
Just noticed that my airbrush is leaking from the nozzle - paint bubbles from tip even when trigger not depressed. I've had paint bubbling in cup before but not this. Any ideas? Thanks
PRH001
New Mexico, United States
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Posted: Monday, October 10, 2016 - 01:20 AM UTC
Sounds like the o-ring in your air valve is leaking. It may be dirty or it may be torn. You can break it down clean and inspect the o-ring and the seat. if needed replace it, but sometimes cleaning and a little airbrush lube will do the trick. Hope this helps.
PH
PH
paulo
Wales, United Kingdom
Joined: January 02, 2006
KitMaker: 72 posts
Armorama: 66 posts
Joined: January 02, 2006
KitMaker: 72 posts
Armorama: 66 posts
Posted: Monday, October 10, 2016 - 08:45 PM UTC
Many thanks - I have just ordered replacement seals and will give the old girl a make over!!
PRH001
New Mexico, United States
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Posted: Monday, October 10, 2016 - 10:54 PM UTC
Hope it works like new!
Cheers
PH
Cheers
PH