How to disassemble and clean your airbrush easy step by step

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  • Опубліковано 18 бер 2018
  • Hi everyone one of the most requested questions I get is on cleaning your airbrush, and I take for granted that I have been doing it so long that tearing it down has become second nature. Here is a quick how to video on cleaning your brush.
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  • @brainsironically
    @brainsironically 6 років тому +146

    Here's a good story for you.... I bought my airbrush back in the summer of 2003. It never worked *quite* right. I played with it for a month or so trying to make it spray nice, no luck. Gave up. It's been in storage until about a month ago, when I found it by accident. I pulled it out, tried to clean it by scrubbing it with thinner... no joy. I watched this video, took the brush apart, and what do you know? Someone must have bought it, took it apart and put it back together wrong!
    So there you go... you fixed a problem I've had since 2003.
    Thanks to the original hobby store for selling me someone else's trainwreck!
    Wished I lived in 'Zona so I could be a patron.

    • @Oliver-wz8yf
      @Oliver-wz8yf 3 роки тому +2

      When Danny devotio helps you

    • @oneyedthing
      @oneyedthing 3 роки тому

      The story sounds like marriage

  • @hgbarnes1584
    @hgbarnes1584 6 років тому +88

    Andy I remember the first time taking apart my airbrush for the first time and was terrified that I'd screw something up. So for all those new people to airbrushing this is a welcomed video. Thank you.

  • @richardfabrizio8998
    @richardfabrizio8998 5 років тому +48

    The bob Ross of airbrushing. So relaxing and informative

  • @mecolgan
    @mecolgan 3 роки тому +16

    I appreciate you efficiently deliver content. So much better than watching 30 minutes for 15 minutes content. Thank you!

  • @smurf_flinger9565
    @smurf_flinger9565 Рік тому +2

    You should try painting Warhammer 40K with your talent because not only can you paint miniatures but you can also battle against other people

  • @jan.jelinek
    @jan.jelinek 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Andy, greetings from Czech Republic! You have literally saved my wife's cake business by this video! ;-) It’s really helpful (and BTW high quality one!). Wish you all the best!

  • @Emergency785
    @Emergency785 6 років тому +1

    Extremely useful tips! Thanks Andy.

  • @msettajr
    @msettajr 6 років тому +2

    Thanks Andy we all can use a refresher

  • @EvolutionPCGaming
    @EvolutionPCGaming 6 років тому +15

    Hey Andy! I will be diving head first into my mini-collection of 1:35 scale armor once my final college year is over in May. I am completely new to modelling so I have been stocking up on tools and materials for when I have time to begin modelling. I will be airbrushing the majority of my models so this tutorial was much appreciated and very insightful!
    - Thanks from Ireland!

  • @Jack24396
    @Jack24396 3 роки тому

    Another excellent beginner video Andy. I followed right along and I’m confident in my brush cleaning technique now. Thanks again !

  • @CryptoInvest-LunaticCapital
    @CryptoInvest-LunaticCapital 3 місяці тому

    to be honest, i've seen 2 or 3 or 4 youtubers explaining how to properly clean an airbrush but you went an extra mile to teach us (newbies) how to properly disassemble and reconnect all those tiny parts, thanks very much without your youtube, i could have most likely threw away this newly bought airbrush.....keep it coming please. =)

  • @bengtliljeros4352
    @bengtliljeros4352 2 місяці тому

    Thank you, This really helped me getting my air brush back together again with all the parts in the right place, you are a saviour.

  • @hzahn
    @hzahn 5 років тому +3

    Thanks Andy. Been following your videos for a while and just getting into airbrushing. Never too old a dog to learn new tricks!

  • @robertabraham4429
    @robertabraham4429 6 років тому +1

    Extremely helpful! Thanks Andy! 😊

  • @Itgstextbook
    @Itgstextbook 6 років тому +4

    Thank you - this is incredibly helpful and demystifies the process for beginners like me.

  • @samdeddens8690
    @samdeddens8690 5 років тому +1

    Thanks a ton for this video Andy. Very helpful for us new guys. You are the man!

  • @johnburdis5352
    @johnburdis5352 6 років тому

    Thanks Andy for the tutorial on cleaning an airbrush, very helpfull.

  • @wii7cked
    @wii7cked 2 місяці тому

    Super helpful video, thank you! Just successfully took apart and reassembled my first ever cheapo airbrush with the help of this video.

  • @Emergenttheory
    @Emergenttheory 5 років тому +4

    Thanks Andy, now my clogged up airbrush is working just fine!

  • @averagesundew4173
    @averagesundew4173 4 роки тому +1

    This is the best airbrush cleaning video I've seen, it's brilliant!

  • @jerryvolpini7987
    @jerryvolpini7987 6 років тому

    Excellent tutorial - a nice change from your review/build videos. Hope to see more like this.

  • @panzertracks
    @panzertracks 6 років тому +5

    Thanks for the help, us beginners need all the help.

  • @1x1specialed
    @1x1specialed 6 років тому +1

    Awesome video. I just bought that airbrush and am about to start using it. Thanks.

  • @johnranson347
    @johnranson347 6 років тому +2

    Thanks Andy what great video. I'm a model railroad guy but I have learned a lot watching how you do things thanks again

  • @danmeehan1390
    @danmeehan1390 3 роки тому

    Nice demo, thanks Andy

  • @frederickramos7916
    @frederickramos7916 6 років тому

    Great tutorial! Thanks Andy.

  • @blizzdog3881
    @blizzdog3881 Рік тому

    I’m 61 I use to put model cars together as a kid but now I’m getting back into model work and never use a air brush this help a lot thank you 👍🏻

  • @blacklupos
    @blacklupos 6 років тому +17

    I use Vallejo cleaner, and it's pretty good

  • @davidm6256
    @davidm6256 Рік тому

    I am so glad I ran across your video on how to clean your airbrush, I didn't know how to put it back together until I watched how you did it, thank you

  • @tinydragon2565
    @tinydragon2565 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for the assistance in taking my airbrush apart. Now if I can get the air flow to work I would be a happy man.

  • @TurnedByStuart
    @TurnedByStuart 4 роки тому

    Recent first timer with an airbrush so this was a very useful vid, thanks for brilliant demo. Stuart

  • @taylorroskelley7501
    @taylorroskelley7501 Рік тому +1

    I really appreciate this video. I have an airbrush for makeup but it didn't come with instructions on how to take it apart for cleaning. This was super helpful and while I'm not fast at putting it back together, I really appreciate knowing my machine is clean! Thanks for the helpful tutorial!

  • @scottrice3549
    @scottrice3549 6 років тому +1

    thank you very much very helpful always great to get a refresher course on cleaning thank you again

  • @sephrajackson3381
    @sephrajackson3381 6 місяців тому

    This was so informative thank you so much for making and sharing this video. I’m about to purchase my airbrush and compressor and I wanted to make sure I know what I’m doing.

  • @chrishewitt4220
    @chrishewitt4220 3 роки тому

    Thanks Andy! Just picked up my airbrush and had to take it apart. This has helped a lot!

  • @brucewoods9377
    @brucewoods9377 5 років тому

    Loved this video. My brush is a Master model G233 and whilst chrome was very similar to the black one you showed with the stop adjuster. However that little flapper that sits behind the thumb control was completely separate. Kinda had me thrown for a while, but after rewatching your rear down and reassembly was able to get it all back together again. Even though I had cleaned it after I last used it (some 6 months ago) I still cleaned it like you suggested and wow! did I get some gunk out of it.
    Thanks for an excellent tutorial 👍👍👍

  • @kfeltenberger
    @kfeltenberger 6 років тому

    Thanks, Andy! I have a Harder & Steenbeck airbrush and have never used it...now I think I will. Thanks for the video!

  • @gonzo4218
    @gonzo4218 3 роки тому +1

    Thank You once again for an awesome video. But for once I have a (valid?) comment. My first air-brush was the Iwata HP-CS and it sprayed like a dream but cleaning/stripping it was, and still is, a nightmare. Then I got a Harder & Steenbeck Infinity CR-Plus 2-1. It's taken apart fingers only, has PTFE (=Teflon) seals/O-rings, a snap release needle stop/preset, two size needles+noozles, three different needle caps, two intercangeable paint-cup sizes and a tripple chromeplate protection. Most of that is extra to the Iwata at an insane cost. If you like me only plan to own 1 air-brush I highly recommend it to newcomers as the High-End air-brush that won't get you frustrated. Still use the Iwata but only for varnishes. Note: I live in EU where the Harder & Steenbeck might be easier to get your hands on. Again Awesome video!

  • @darinhill1546
    @darinhill1546 6 років тому

    Our man of the year boys! Always puts great stuff for all of us - around the model world to watch and enjoy.

  • @jimpearce9159
    @jimpearce9159 3 роки тому

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. Finally found a video that describes stripping and ckeaning fully and clearly. Also seen your video on thinning paint. Now i now what I've been doing wrong.

  • @hobbyaddict9908
    @hobbyaddict9908 6 років тому +13

    Well done Andy! Thank you!

  • @terrypeterson9783
    @terrypeterson9783 5 років тому

    Very helpful, thanks Andy!

  • @peacemeal3196
    @peacemeal3196 3 роки тому

    Awesome Andy - thanks heaps- using an Expo airbrush- these cleaning instructions were perfect- just brilliant!

  • @tonyw2808
    @tonyw2808 6 років тому

    Thanks for another great video.
    I'm pretty new to this, but when I take the airbrush apart I use the tiny wrench that came with the airbrush to remove the nozzle, which then lets me poke the "pipe cleaner" brush down the hollow stem of the brush from the front.
    And you're damn right about the Tamiya Cleaner - nearly knocked my head off first time.
    I never thought of using general cleaner. Just shows that these "Back to Basic" vids always are great to watch.
    Once again - many thanks.

  • @rzarco01
    @rzarco01 10 місяців тому

    Videos like these are so helpful - thank you for making this info available to us!

  • @thegou
    @thegou Рік тому

    Thanks Andy. Pretty usefull for a begginner like me! Highly appreciated.

  • @billmoore4230
    @billmoore4230 6 років тому +1

    Thanks Andy

  • @djalaljay
    @djalaljay 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for this tutorial. I needed this

  • @bluenine85
    @bluenine85 Рік тому

    Just picked up a portable generic wireless airbrush and this has been fantastic for learning the details on reassembly and cleaning.

  • @TheSlugstoppa
    @TheSlugstoppa 6 років тому

    Very helpful stuff there Andy - Many thanks.

  • @sugarhillsrr
    @sugarhillsrr 6 років тому

    Thanks Andy for the info, for years I used a Paasche type H for all of my models with OK results then about a year ago I bought a Iwata Neo that has given me results that I never got with the H. I always thought I was getting it clean but after watching the video I went through it again and couldn't believe how dirty it was, working like new again.
    Thank You.

  • @alantoon5708
    @alantoon5708 3 роки тому

    Back when I was behind the counter I would generally recommend 👌 a single action external mix airbrush for modeling use.
    Easier cleaning was one of the reasons why.
    Another excellent video from Andy...

  • @youraccount7003
    @youraccount7003 2 роки тому

    Really appreciate your video. Never having taken mine apart before, you have demystified the job. Many thanks.

  • @julianmizzi1295
    @julianmizzi1295 4 роки тому

    Great videos Andy

  • @misfitmolderslandairseaspa3050
    @misfitmolderslandairseaspa3050 2 роки тому

    Man finally a great video on how to clean an airbrush!!!! Straight to point!!!! Thanks!!!!!

  • @evilwarcow
    @evilwarcow 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for this video. This has helped me a great deal with learning how to take mine apart and putting it back together. One thing that I have to note is that the spring piece in the back of the button that opens the air valve and the paint valves is a bit tricky and goes in a certain way.
    But anywho, thanks for showing this again and I hope to see some more vids like this and such.

  • @temidien
    @temidien 4 роки тому

    Super helpful video, thanks for putting this together!

  • @billpayne2389
    @billpayne2389 4 роки тому

    Excellent. Clear and informative.

  • @1701_FyldeFlyer
    @1701_FyldeFlyer 6 років тому

    Great advice for a beginner like me. Thank you.

  • @Rob99552
    @Rob99552 4 роки тому

    Very useful video, thanks. Good to know how to do this properly, and using the right cleaning products.

  • @jcuz9674
    @jcuz9674 3 роки тому

    This was great and exactly what I needed as a new user to airbrushing. Thanks!

  • @agentsofshieldnewengland6759
    @agentsofshieldnewengland6759 4 роки тому

    I just want to say I am so glad I found your channel. You have made it so easy for me to get back into this hobby. Now I just have to convince the old lady to not yell at me when I buy a new aircraft kit. LOL!! But again Thank you sir!! Keep modeling on and making new videos.
    James D'Amico
    San Antonio, Texas

  • @reedrancho
    @reedrancho 6 років тому +4

    Good job and information Andy. I know many will be harumping about "everyone knows that" but trust me not only the new modelers out there but some of us older modelers can use the info. OK, ya got me, I Forgot exactly some of the steps and now I know how to get great results......sometimes re-learning things can be a good thing

  • @simonwillis1529
    @simonwillis1529 5 років тому

    Iv not got an airbrush kit yet iv been watching these so I know what I’m doin very helpful

  • @mikemcgrath433
    @mikemcgrath433 2 роки тому

    Thank you Andy, just got into airbrushing,

  • @xjetpilot
    @xjetpilot 11 місяців тому

    Excellent video, thank you.

  • @tiffanymaye4918
    @tiffanymaye4918 2 роки тому

    Thank you SO much for suggesting we video-tape our first time taking it apart. I have the iwata eclipse and tried taking it apart for the first time after watching your video, and the video I took of myself doing it has been a lifesaver!!!

  • @cake9750
    @cake9750 2 роки тому

    Just wanted to thank you for this step by step!

  • @krispavone3856
    @krispavone3856 Рік тому

    This video helped me so much, thank you! I'm new to airbrushing. I took mine apart to clean it and then wasn't sure how to put it back together once I had all the parts out. Thank you again!

  • @LHJ1999
    @LHJ1999 6 років тому +1

    Great tutorial Andy! I personally done use the wrench for the nozzle, because it breaks so easily, fingernails do the job for me :)

  • @jimcollins4758
    @jimcollins4758 5 років тому +5

    Hey Andy been out of the hobby due to a stroke your videos are really helping me remember to things I used to live to do. Really Luke your painting process

    • @xinniethep00h
      @xinniethep00h 3 роки тому +1

      Something about this really made me stop and think. We take do much for granted until it's gone. I hope you got better and built a nice model.

  • @Carguy-sp8xj
    @Carguy-sp8xj 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this! I recently bought a airbrush for my model cars and this really helped

  • @simonwoods5516
    @simonwoods5516 6 років тому

    Thanks Andy, Just bought my first airbrush and having lots of problems. Perfect timing

  • @craigharvey9793
    @craigharvey9793 6 років тому

    Thanks Andy, very helpful👍

  • @JONNYDISASTER13
    @JONNYDISASTER13 6 років тому

    I GOT BACK INTO MODEL BUILDING A COUPLE YEARS AGO AFTER A VERY LONG ABSENCE, AND JUST STARTED AIRBRUSHING WITHIN THE LAST YEAR OR SO.
    THANX VERY MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO ANDY, ITS A HUGE HELP FOR US AIRBRUSH BEGINNERS.
    AND OF COURSE, THANX FOR ALL THE TIME YOU SPEND DOING ALLLL OF YOUR VIDEOS

  • @od1452
    @od1452 3 роки тому

    I watched this a number of times. Believe me it helped. I have a spray works too..part 6 the trigger guide was a little tricky at first ..but I got it. I found your Lysol and a spray pot very helpful. Thanks.

  • @richardh1764
    @richardh1764 3 роки тому

    Liturally just bought my furst airbrush. Thankyou.

  • @georgecoventry8441
    @georgecoventry8441 Рік тому

    Good demonstration video.

  • @allscalemodeller4825
    @allscalemodeller4825 3 роки тому

    I recently got an airbrush and this video has helped me sooooo much and saved me so much hassle. Thanks

  • @rahulbanerjee2970
    @rahulbanerjee2970 3 роки тому

    Very helpful video, I was able to disassemble and assemble my airbrush back again with this.

  • @davidw2942
    @davidw2942 Рік тому

    Hi Andy,
    Thank you for your airbrush cleaning video.
    I am new to airbrush spraying as to date I have relied solely on rattlecans to supply colour for my diecast toy restoration hobby.
    I have a Fengda airbrush which until now had no idea how to dismantle and clean properly but thanks to your video I can now confidently take it apart, clean and reassemble ready for the next step in spraying paint.
    Very much appreciated,
    David.

  • @james.black981
    @james.black981 6 років тому

    Thanks Andy.

  • @Samanthaschmidel
    @Samanthaschmidel Рік тому

    I use these airbrushes for my press on nails. Very thorough demonstration THANKYOU!

  • @kevinspell99
    @kevinspell99 Рік тому

    I just got my Tamiya airbrush cleaner today and it worked wonders for me! Your tutorial video was very helpful. Thank you so much!

  • @DanielKimaniN
    @DanielKimaniN 2 роки тому

    Really came through for me. Thanks alot!

  • @liameddy5836
    @liameddy5836 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much!! This was a life saver!

  • @redmist1122
    @redmist1122 6 років тому

    Another excellent video! I'm in need of a excellent airbrush cleaner, and looks like the Tamiya stuff is what I need. Thanks Andy!

  • @sgtcheater1934
    @sgtcheater1934 Рік тому

    Helpful. Thanks

  • @garydeandeery
    @garydeandeery 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the info Iv just started doing airbrush work and Iv found using a small paint brush to clean helps too just for changing colour

  • @4ngu54110tt
    @4ngu54110tt 6 років тому

    Thanks Andy. ☺

  • @patricksteinmetz44
    @patricksteinmetz44 4 роки тому

    Outstanding tutorial. Mil gracias amigo!

  • @davidharrington1133
    @davidharrington1133 Рік тому

    Super helpful thanks

  • @phil2105
    @phil2105 4 роки тому +1

    Cheers for this, a very clear and concise guide! Now I am less scared of my airbrush!

  • @gabrielalv7610
    @gabrielalv7610 4 роки тому

    I love you! I thought I would never put back together my airbrush before this video :)

  • @lisa-azrabroad4137
    @lisa-azrabroad4137 3 роки тому

    I am new to the hobby and def picked up some really useful tips, thanks

  • @jpllo34
    @jpllo34 Рік тому

    Thank you so much, i has been using angelus leather paint for about a year and my airbrush was pretty much unuseable before i watched this video

  • @akyura00
    @akyura00 3 роки тому

    Im super new to this. This video saved my vibe and mood for the rest of my life probably. THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR !!! i thought my airbrush is broken because it only sprayed when i played with the trigger around, while cleaning i realized how frickin clogged it was! Thank you so much. This video is a blessing for the whole hobby community. Again. Thank you.

  • @jakehess7366
    @jakehess7366 Рік тому

    This a great video Andy I always learn a lot from your videos keep up the videos

  • @Cakecrumbsndough1930
    @Cakecrumbsndough1930 2 роки тому

    Thanks alot. This video was really helpful.

  • @doris777dog
    @doris777dog 11 місяців тому

    excellent video,