how the %$&$# did that happen.. wait for big boys to answer that one .. if you wax it good temp fix but no prem fix will stick ..best guess.. go to (air brush forum) ask same Question they are crazy smart.. my badger 150 i got off ebay for $10.00 ..fixed for 3.00. now ive got 1 ex that works and one for parts it aways quits when your in the middle of some thing..jr