Airbrush Resource Center

Airbrush Resource Center

Gravity Feed

The most important part of painting with an airbrush is cleaning and proper care. Taking time to properly clean your airbrush helps it spray better, last longer, and produce better results.

When removing parts, set them aside in order from right to left and refer to the parts diagram when reassembling your airbrush.

Video Guides

Cleaning - Gravity Airbrush

Cleaning - Deep Clean Airbrush

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 unscrew the handle

Step 01

Unscrew the handle and set it aside.

Step 2 unscrew the needle chucking nut

Step 02

Unscrew the needle chucking nut and set it aside.

Step 3 remove the needle

Step 03

Carefully remove the needle and wipe it clean with cleaning solution and a paper towel. Check the tip for any bending, then set it aside.

Step 4 remove the spring guide

Step 04

Unscrew the spring guide and set it aside.

Step 5 remove the spring

Step 05

Remove the spring and set it aside.

Step 6 remove the handle assembly

Step 06

Unscrew the handle assembly.

Step 7 remove the needle chucking guide with auxiliary lever

Step 07

Carefully remove the needle chucking guide with the auxiliary lever and set it aside.

Step 8 lift out the trigger

Step 08

Lift up the trigger and set it aside.

Step 9 unscrew the needle cap

Step 09

Unscrew the needle cap.

Step 10 unscrew the nozzle cap

Step 10

Unscrew the nozzle cap and set it aside.

Step 11 remove the fluid nozzle

Step 11

Carefully unscrew the fluid nozzle with your fingers. You may also need the provided spanner wrench to loosen or tighten the nozzle.

Step 12 remove the head system base or air cap

Step 12

Unscrew the head system base, also called the air cap.

Step 12a cleaned parts layout

Step 12a

Use the cleaning brush to clean the head assembly, then rinse it.

Step 12b cleaned airbrush body

Step 12b

Use the cleaning brush and airbrush cleaner to clean the inside of the main body of the airbrush, then rinse it.

Step 13 start reassembly with the air cap

Step 13

Begin reassembly by screwing on the head system base or air cap.

Step 14 screw on the fluid nozzle

Step 14

Carefully screw on the fluid nozzle with your fingers. Use the provided spanner wrench if needed.

Step 15 reinstall the nozzle cap

Step 15

Screw on the nozzle cap.

Step 16 reinstall the needle cap

Step 16

Screw on the needle cap.

Step 17 replace the trigger

Step 17

Carefully replace the trigger.

Step 18 replace the needle chucking guide

Step 18

Replace the needle chucking guide with the auxiliary lever.

Step 19 reinstall the handle assembly

Step 19

Screw on the handle assembly.

Step 20 replace the spring

Step 20

Replace the spring.

Step 21 replace the spring guide

Step 21

Replace the spring guide.

Step 22 replace the needle

Step 22

Carefully replace the needle.

Step 23 reinstall the needle chucking nut

Step 23

Screw on the needle chucking nut.

Step 24 reinstall the handle

Step 24

Screw on the handle.

Congratulations

You've cleaned your airbrush. Add some water to the color cup and do a test spray to make sure the brush is operating properly.