ARC - Troubleshooting

ARC Airbrush

Troubleshooting

There are so many things that can be affecting your airbrush and it's sometimes difficult to pin point where exactly this could be. Here is a little list of things to check before you are in real trouble. Also, something to note that the problem is not always or solely the airbrush as you also have the compressor and or the paint to point your finger at. There are many different variances that could be making your airbrush malfunction and here is a list of just a few.

Not Spraying
Not Spraying:

1. Nozzle is clogged

2. Nozzle cap or air cap is loose

3. Loose needle chucking nut

4. Damaged nozzle

5. Low air pressure

Grainy or Textured Spray
Grainy or Textured Spray:

1. Dirty airbrush

2. Low air pressure

3. Paint is too thick

Skipping
Skipping:

1. Dirty airbrush

2. Paint is too thick

3. Air pressure is too low

Spattering
Spattering:

1. Dirty airbrush

2. Paint is too thick

3. Air pressure too low

4. Dried paint on the end of needle

Bubbling Fluid in Cup or Jar
Bubbling Fluid in Cup or Jar:

1. Clogged nozzle

2. Damaged or cracked nozzle

3. Nozzle or air cap is loose

Sticky Trigger
Sticky Trigger:

1. Trigger and air valve packing need cleaning and lubrication

Double Lines
Double Lines:

1. Bent needle

2. Dirty airbrush

Spidering
Spidering:

1. Airbrush too close to surface with too much paint flowing

2. Paint is too thin

Paper Bucking
Paper Bucking:

1. Applying too much paint in one area

Spitting
Spitting:

1. Nozzle is clogged

2. Dried paint on needle

Pulsating
Pulsating:

1. Air pressure too low

2. Compressor not powerful enough