Problem with airbrush

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Apaleftos
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Problem with airbrush

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Hi all
I ve been having problems with my airbrush lately. Its hot and humid here in grèece these days and i can spray for a minute before the ab starts to clog. I also noticed that when done when i block the front so that air moves to the cup the cleaner wont make any bubbles so air doesnt flow back. I now dissmantle and clean the ab thoroughly after each paint session which is ok with me but i cant stand not being able to have a good painting session. Any advice? I use vallejo model air and metallic and ab cleaner window cleaner and Ultimate cleaner.
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add some flow enhancer / retarder to your paint . and have a sponge near you. Watch this ....
[youtube]iSxYfCB31Qg[/youtube]
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Do you have Ultimate thinner, that will help you a lot and has everything in it you require to stop the tip drying.
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barrythornton wrote: Sat May 05, 2018 5:55 pm add some flow enhancer / retarder to your paint . and have a sponge near you. Watch this ....
[youtube]iSxYfCB31Qg[/youtube]
Good tip :th: :th:
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