TIP FOR CLEANING PAASCHE AIRBRUSH

[DavidChampagne]

I have a couple of dual action airbrushes, but the more I use my Paasche single action, the more I like it.

I like to tear it down after each use for cleaning. However, I kept dropping the small allen set screw that holds the needle assembly in place.

I have replaced it with a longer allen screw the same size. It is easily loosened and tightened with my fingers so I don't have to dig out the wrench each time and if I drop it, it is much easier to find. I also have several, just in case.

You would be surprised the difference it makes. Clean up is fast and easy now.

Give it a try.

 

 

Edited March 11, 2021 by DavidChampagne
correction

[R. Thorne]

Clear thinking.  I will try it.  Thanks, Ron.

[NOBLNG]

That is really my only complaint about the Paasche H. I replaced my set screw with a short robertson machine screw and keep a stubby screwdriver in my paint booth. I just flush the nozzle with the appropriate thinner from a squeeze bottle between colors. If I am done for a while I drop the needle and nozzle in a small jar of lacquer thinner till the next session.

Edited March 11, 2021 by NOBLNG

[Mile High Scale Modeler]

On 3/11/2021 at 11:37 AM, NOBLNG said:

That is really my only complaint about the Paasche H. I replaced my set screw with a short robertson machine screw and keep a stubby screwdriver in my paint booth. I just flush the nozzle with the appropriate thinner from a squeeze bottle between colors. If I am done for a while I drop the needle and nozzle in a small jar of lacquer thinner till the next session.

Do you take the rubber seals out so the lacquer thinner does not eat through them?

[NOBLNG]

52 minutes ago, Mile High Scale Modeler said:

Do you take the rubber seals out so the lacquer thinner does not eat through them?

Nope, never had a problem leaving them in there.

Edited May 20, 2021 by NOBLNG