Richard Prager Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 If you've got problems that are that severe you need to get some Createx Airbrush Restorer and soak the front of your brush in it for a few hours. It will dissolve the dried paint and allow you to get the gunk out of the nozzle. Ben That should do the trick. You also might want to roll the needle on a flat surface to make sure it isn't bent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankpaint Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Anybody used the Createx Airbrush Cleaner? I got a jug of it and thought I'd try it as a last resort for this major stoppage I have. I've already tried Acetone with no luck. Gun won't spray nothing but air and the needle is sticking in the open position when I let go of the trigger. I have an Iwata Hi-Line HP-CH. I am about to order something else. mine did that and the needle was bent straightened out the needle and it worked fine after that,unscrew the front crown and look at the needle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltshaker Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Thanks, guys, for your response. After phoning Ben, I think I have my problem fixed. After soaking the front of the brush in Acetone overnight with no results, I drove 55 miles (one way) this morning to buy some Createx Airbrush Restorer. After a two hour bath in that stuff....my airbrush started coughing up some of the first paint I shot through it (3 months ago). I am now a believer in thoroughly cleaning my brush after every use. Thanks, Ben, for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 No problem. Glad I could help. If you get mad at your airbrush and want to throw it away again just call me and I'll give you an address to throw it in. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltshaker Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Anybody know how to remove the packing nut, etc. inside an Iwata Hi-Line CH? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROWINGADUBAY Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I take my cup off put it in a little jar with lightly soap water put the top on and give it a shake or two then I put the on the brush with water and spray it into a half gallon milk jug with a small hole in the side until it comes clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnie3035 Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I don't know how to remove it, but just curious why would you? Maybe to replace the O-ring? If your still having problems I would remove the needle & nozzle and run a cleaning brush through it. Harbor Frieght sells them for about $5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Anybody know how to remove the packing nut, etc. inside an Iwata Hi-Line CH? Thanks If your still having cleaning issues get a set of the brushes pictured below. Soak the airbrush in the Createx Airbrush Restorer and then run the brush through the packing gland to clean it. No need to take the packing gland out of the brush. (not even sure you can) Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltshaker Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 If your still having cleaning issues get a set of the brushes pictured below. Soak the airbrush in the Createx Airbrush Restorer and then run the brush through the packing gland to clean it. No need to take the packing gland out of the brush. (not even sure you can) Ben Just ordered from HF. Thanks to you and Gunnie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks everyone for the advise. I have been practicing and have found a way that works for me! I start by painting the lightest colors first. After each color I dump the paint out. Backflush twice with water, backflush with Windex Anti Bacterial. And then use a syringe without a needle to shoot waterdown into the cup ad needle. Its been workng good so far. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks everyone for the advise. I have been practicing and have found a way that works for me! I start by painting the lightest colors first. After each color I dump the paint out. Backflush twice with water, backflush with Windex Anti Bacterial. And then use a syringe without a needle to shoot waterdown into the cup ad needle. Its been workng good so far. Rob That's what it's all about. Finding what works for YOU! Make sure it is ammonia free windex as it has been said the ammonia will take the finish off the brush. It's beyond me if you rinse it off with water but that's the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdL Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 @nedyarb - Are you having any problem with your finishing coats? I'm wondering if the Windex with Anti bacterial causes finishing coat problems. if not what type of finish do you use? Maybe the final clean water shoot you do removes any residual Windex from your cup. Just curious. If its working for you that's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ngerman195vs Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I use a shot of Windex multi-purpose cleaner. Water, backflush, Windex, water and my brush is usually good to go. x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted January 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 No problems but I flush it with a syringe full of water before filling with paint! I use etex for topcoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnie3035 Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Just ordered from HF. Thanks to you and Gunnie. The Hi-Line is a super nice brush, but it has a small needle. In my opinion it is best suited for detail with reduced paints. If your using it for all purpose work ya might want to consider getting a gun with a bigger needle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
