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I am just a hobby pourer, so this is just how I do things, not necessarily the only or best way. I shoot some PAM cooking spray into my injector after each shot. That has kept the O rings in good shape for more than 5 years. Knock on wood. I shoot med fast, and hold pressure for a 5 to 10 count, depending on how thick the bait is. Good venting lets me shoot faster, since there is no trapped air to get rid of, but each mold is different, so I vary how fast I shoot accordingly.

just a mere flesh wound! my baits take a beating also....nothing I have seen will hold up to rocks and fish for long.

There are plenty of pro shops using siphon feed Badger and Paasche brushes to finish baits. I like a gravity feed Iwata because I use small amounts of paint as a hobby builder and it’s easier to clean between colors and after painting. I still keep my Badger with its 3 tips in case I need to paint something larger than a crankbait with paint that’s thicker than I’d use on a bait. Btw, the Neo is the only Iwata built in China, not Japan. You usually get only what you pay for in airbrushes, unfortunately.

If you buy in bulk (1K) you can get a better price from Worth. They have excellent blades.

You are one lucky person. Quick, buy a lottery ticket! Hahaha

Be patient (I know it’s hard) and accept that you’ll need to clean it everyday. It’s just the nature of the beast, it will get easier over time.