archybean Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Well, the title pretty much says it. I hooked up my airbrush tonight for the first time in...maybe 10 months...and when I try to use it, only air blows out. I thought I cleaned it really good, but maybe not? I have the airbrush/compressor combo kit from harbor freight. I would imagine it has something to do with it...but I don't think it would break after one use. I've only got about a week to get this kit done, and I'm really hoping I'm not SOL on it. Any help would be appreciated on a diagnosis. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Wheeler Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Are you sure your needle is moving when you pull back on the trigger? Sometimes if a needle is stuck, the needle chuck slips before the needle moves. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phasephantomphixer Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I assume that is the double action type? Been having a "Blast" using mine-not even a stumble. Best $20.00 i've spent. Enough of that, you try running Lacquer thinner through it after you make sure needle is moving as suggested? Worse case, get another one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mz826 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 There could be dried paint in the paint cup's spout, I had that problem last light. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archybean Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 It was the needle! Got it cleaned and its now working! I got the first coat of paint down on my model. Thanks for the tips! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Wheeler Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 It was the needle! Got it cleaned and its now working! I got the first coat of paint down on my model. Thanks for the tips! Thanks for getting back to us. The Harbor Freight should do a nice job for you if you take care of it. Check out my review. I always pull the needle and wipe it with solvent when I clean, and that helps prevent sticking. Also, if you are going to store the airbrush for some time, it might be a good idea to leave the needle a bit back from the nozzle. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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