Apex help!

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I just deep cleaned my Apex airbrush and have an issue with the needle guard. I can't get the guard off so that when I use it, it is would be easier to clean the paint that collects at the tip. What should I do to correct the issue?
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Sounds like it has dried paint in it
Give it all a soak and see if it comes loose
Depends whatbpaint you have as to what solvent to use...I would do Laquer thinner though for 30 min and it should all come apart.
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Yep as above
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@Twokidsnosleep I mostly use model Masters acrylics and Tamiya.
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GMahaffey wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:44 pm @Twokidsnosleep I mostly use model Masters acrylics and Tamiya.
Did it help???
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Twokidsnosleep wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2019 4:19 am
GMahaffey wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:44 pm @Twokidsnosleep I mostly use model Masters acrylics and Tamiya.
Did it help???
I have not done it yet. Worked alot.
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@Twokidsnosleep I soaked it in Tamiya x20a and it worked perfectly.
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GMahaffey wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2019 3:21 am @Twokidsnosleep I soaked it in Tamiya x20a and it worked perfectly.
Ya, sweet good to hear, thanks for letting me know
You can PM me anytime if you have a question...I will direct you to the proper expert ;) :lol:
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