Airbrushes

ToolInfoBox Airbrushes
Synonyms:	DE: Airbrush-Pistolen, Airbrush-Geräte
Material:	airbrush paint
Used with:	airbrush compressor
Location:	airbrush area
Access Requirements:	read this page

Airbrushes are precision tools to apply airbrush paint, with very fine nozzle diameters ranging between 0.2 and 0.5 mm.

They are "powered" with air from a suitable airbrush compressor.

Cleaning

Cleaning is mandatory after every session. Even during a session, be aware that paint can dry quickly and clog the airbrush. If you interrupt your airbrush session even for as little as 5 minutes: please remove any remaining paint AND rinse the airbrush with water and a few drops of cleaning agent, using the dedicated cleaning jar.

At the end of the session (if no one else wants to continue using the airbrush area): please clean the airbrush thoroughly, following these instructions: (This should take around 15 minutes, so don't leave it too late.)

• remove any remaining color from the compartment
• fill the compartment with water and run it through the airbrush (Please use the rinsing jar for this, so to collect all coloured water and residue)
• disconnect airbrush from compressor
• disassemble the entire airbrush on a large enough and clean surface; make sure no parts fall down, particularly the needle (€15 replacement cost!) – see animated GIF below
• clean all parts, removing ALL visible paint. Please do not use any metal brushes for cleaning.
• reassemble the airbrush and put it back into its case – see animated GIF below

Assembly/Disassembly

Animated GIFs (24 seconds each) that show the disassembly and reassembly of our Iwata Neo CN airbrush:

airbrush disassembly for cleaning

airbrush reassembly