I'd like to point out the splatter along the edge of my brown; is this the result of my paint still being to thick? I've really thinned it down and have my adjustment set so that I can barely pull back my needle. If I set it below 10 PSI it barely squirts out, this is at around 18-19 PSI.
Thanks for your time guys.
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95bravo
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Posted: Sunday, September 10, 2006 - 08:13 AM UTC
Cob
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Posted: Sunday, September 10, 2006 - 09:25 AM UTC
Is it possible that the tip of the needle is bent or the needle shaft is not clean?
v/r,
Cob
v/r,
Cob
Red4
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Posted: Sunday, September 10, 2006 - 09:46 AM UTC
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Is it possible that the tip of the needle is bent or the needle shaft is not clean?
v/r,
Cob
This would be my guess as well. Also, try setting your psi to about 12 or so and see if this helps. "Q"
95bravo
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Posted: Sunday, September 10, 2006 - 11:24 AM UTC
Thanks guys, the needle did have a bur on the end of it that I removed and then sanded the tip. Another member suggested that I might have sanded too much. I guess maybe I should just purchase another needle.
scoccia
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Posted: Sunday, September 10, 2006 - 11:31 AM UTC
There are deveral possibilities:
- needle
- tip
- wrong paint diluition
- wrong pressure
- airbrush needing cleaning
Ciao
Fabio
- needle
- tip
- wrong paint diluition
- wrong pressure
- airbrush needing cleaning
Ciao
Fabio