Airbrush Resource Center

Airbrush Resource Center

Side Feed

The most important part of taking up painting with an airbrush is the cleaning and care for it. Taking time to properly clean your airbrush is what will be the defining attribute to a nice clean airbrush painting. The saying used to be "your painting will only be as good as your equipment," when it is in fact, "your art will only be as good as how clean your equipment is."

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

Instructions

Side feed parts layout

Parts Layout

Set removed parts aside in order so reassembly is easier and more accurate.

Step 1 unscrew the handle

Step 01

Unscrew the handle.

Step 2 remove the handle

Step 02

Remove the handle and set aside.

Step 3 remove the needle chucking nut

Step 03

Unscrew the needle chucking nut and set aside.

Step 4 remove the needle

Step 04

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

Step 5 remove the spring guide

Step 05

Unscrew the spring guide and set aside.

Step 6 remove the spring

Step 06

Remove the spring and set aside.

Step 7 remove the needle chucking guide

Step 07

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

Step 8 remove the trigger

Step 08

Lift up the trigger and set aside.

Step 9 remove auxiliary lever

Step 09

Remove auxiliary lever.

Step 10 remove the color cup

Step 10

Remove the color cup from the side of the airbrush.

Step 11 remove the plug opposite the color cup

Step 11

Remove the plug on the opposite side the color cup.

Step 11a clean the inside of the color cup

Step 11a

Use the cleaning brush to clean the inside, then rinse.

Step 11b clean the inside opposite the color cup

Step 11b

Use the cleaning brush to clean the inside, then rinse.

Step 12 remove the needle cap

Step 12

Unscrew the needle cap then set aside.

Step 13 remove the nozzle cap

Step 13

Unscrew the nozzle cap.

Step 14 remove the fluid nozzle

Step 14

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

Step 15 remove the air cap

Step 15

Unscrew the air cap.

Step 15a clean the air cap

Step 15a

Use the cleaning brush to clean the air cap, then rinse.

Step 15b clean the main body

Step 15b

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

Step 16 start reassembly with the air cap

Step 16

For reassembling your airbrush, start by screwing on the head system base or air cap.

Step 17 reinstall the fluid nozzle

Step 17

Carefully screw on the fluid nozzle with your fingers. You may also need the provided spanner wrench.

Step 18 reinstall the nozzle cap

Step 18

Screw on the nozzle cap.

Step 19 reinstall the needle cap

Step 19

Screw on the needle cap.

Step 20 replace the plug opposite the color cup

Step 20

Replace the plug on the opposite side the color cup.

Step 21 replace the color cup

Step 21

Replace the color cup.

Step 22 replace the auxiliary lever

Step 22

Carefully replace the auxiliary lever.

Step 23 replace the trigger

Step 23

Replace the trigger.

Step 24 replace the needle chucking guide with auxiliary lever

Step 24

Carefully replace the needle chucking guide (with auxiliary lever).

Step 25 replace the spring

Step 25

Replace the spring.

Step 26 screw on the spring guide

Step 26

Screw on the spring guide.

Step 27 replace the needle

Step 27

Carefully replace the needle.

Step 28 screw on the needle chucking nut

Step 28

Screw on the needle chucking nut.

Step 29 screw on the handle

Step 29

Screw on the handle.

Finished

Once cleaned and reassembled, do a quick test spray with water to make sure the airbrush is operating properly.