TexasBrit

Kurt, the inserting of the needle isn't issue. Most airbrushes have a mechanism under the trigger that fits into the body of the airbrush and if I remember correctly has a linkage that allows the needle to react to the motion, backward, forward, up or down of the trigger in addition to a spring mechanism - not sure where but it's inside the body -. It's that part of the re assembly that I can't get right, despite I don't know how many YouTube videos, and countless wasted and thrown away airbrushes (over $1000 worth in 3 years), which is why I'm still using my Aztek. But they aren't made anymo

This may sound silly, but I have to ask anyway. I've watched countless videos online about breaking down this airbrush for a "deep clean". The problem is, when you put the needle back into the body, how far should the needle be sticking out from the front before you put the nozzle and cap back on? I've always used the Testors A470 series and they don't need the breakdown cleaning, but they aren't made anymore so I'm going to have to get into using a "real" airbrush. What scares me is breaking the thing down and then, after cleaning, putting it back together correctly again - especially the put

I've seen recommendations for using an ultrasonic cleaner here on Aztek airbrushes. However, these are made of a plastic(?), or composite material. These cleaners generate heat up to 100 degrees F, so are they safe for all components of the Aztek A470 for example, just the nozzles etc.?

Most ultrasonic cleaners I have seen online (Amazon for example) generate temps of about 100 degrees F. Are they safe for all the components of the Aztek A470, or just the nozzles? Do I have to remove the needle and spring? etc.