Airbrush Resource Center

Airbrush Resource Center

Single Action Siphon 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.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Single action siphon feed parts layout

Parts Layout

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

Step 1 pry off the safety clip

Step 01

Using a spanner wrench, pry off the safety clip.

Step 2 remove the locking clip

Step 02

Remove the locking clip and set aside.

Step 3 unscrew the fluid nozzle

Step 03

While unscrewing, push the fluid nozzle down to slightly unsnap the brass needle.

Step 4 align the needle notch

Step 04

The needle has a flat notch that lines up with the flat notch on the airbrush body.

Step 5 remove the brass needle

Step 05

Remove the brass airbrush needle then set aside.

Step 6 unscrew the air cap

Step 06

Unscrew the air cap at the tip of the airbrush and set aside.

Step 6a clean the air cap

Step 06a

Clean the air cap using the cleaning brushes and airbrush cleaner.

Step 6b clean the needle

Step 06b

Using the fine cleaning brush, clean the inside and outside of the needle.

Step 6c clean the fluid nozzle

Step 06c

Clean the fluid nozzle using a medium size airbrush cleaning brush.

Finished

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