I just got this and every time i use it it clogs after 3 seconds of use what can i use to declog or is there a clog free face paint?
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Havent had a problem with clogging myself. You can try dipping a q-tip in alcohol and swabbing the end of the nozzle. Make sure you clean it thoroughly after every use. You may want to try a different makeup brand, or thin the make up a bit, or taking it completely apart and giving the nozzle a good cleaning.
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You have to use airbrush face paint... regular face paint or make up is going to clog it up. It needs to be super watery
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Take the needle out and clean it with alcohol should clean it with alxohol after every use, sounds like you need to get different paint or thin it out. Are you usin airbrush paint? Regular face paint wont work in an airbrush machine.
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Sometimes you have to open the back and loosen the grip on the stem. As far as clogging you may need to change whatever you are using in the sprayer. I use airbrush food coloring. If you are using it for nail polishes you can use a nail polish remover. I haven't had any clogging issues so i truly don't know what the problem is. You may need to return that machine.
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Hi Eric. It just so happens I have stumbled on a nice sealer/finisher, a totally matte spray by Deco Art, Americana. It is nicely clear, doesn't seem to yellow the paint and is just the ticket for the crackle medium. I found it on Amazon, and it may be a bit pricier than something you'd find in Home Depot type box store, but it works fine. I'm doing a big wall cupboard in crackle, and I am thinking about using it on a table if it's conducive to using as a dining top finish. Good luck! Terri C.
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We found that the tips have to be completely inline w one another. We used semi gloss exterior paint and found that if we kept constant pressure on the trigger it wouldn't clog. Once you get used to it. It really works great.
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Get one that has little to no fuzz. You won't be able to use it on the first coat. You need the brush to get intothe cracks, crevices, etc. Second/third coat--roller was great. Got a very smooth covering with no drip marks.
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Use Lacquer thinner much faster and it does a better job make sure you open the windows. Also only $ 14.00 a gallon and you can twice the area. poor it on a small area and wipe it up with a clean rag use gloves
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My suggestion is what i did, I went on You Tube and watched the entire application process. I was totally new to airbrushing makeup. i have used other brands of air brush makeup for my machine and have had good success. I do make sure and run vinegar water through my machine immediately afterward to clean it. I fill the makeup bowl a couple of times and spray until the water comes out clear.
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I have had great success with the Caswell tank sealer in metal and Fiberglas tanksI am not sure what plastic tank you plan to treat but if there is bubbling under the finish could be other problemsWhat make, model of motorcycle tank do you want to treat and is the tank painted?Or is it a tank like the Malcom Smith Desert tank where the color is transparent and moulded into the tank?Thanks and please get back with me
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I usually use a wipe clothe and alcohol to desinffect it. You can also use a wipe clorox.
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I sprayed my car with Plasti-dip with it. It would have worked better if it wasn't clogged with old paint when it was supposed to be reconditioned.
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I think it works great! You might want to try experimenting on how much you use. Some days I need more in areas and other days a little less. I apply it and in a short while it's absorbed and I'm ready to apply makeup. I've had no poor clogging whatsoever. ^_^
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I'm having the same issue with the plastic version. I may switch to the ceramic option to see if that helps. The constant clogging is highly irritating.
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No problems yet. I add Floetrol to all latex paints, which helps stop any clogging. Most big box and paint stores sell it. I haven't tried the very think outdoor trim latex yet, but conventional latex works fine.
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Hi. I am having the exact same problem. The instructions indicate that this pressure valve will stop spraying once the system "pressurizes" -- but, that time never comes. I won't be able to use this product because of this . . . anyone?
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Agree with Joan. Just let it sit overnight. As with all of these touch-up paints, none of them last forever. You WILL occasionally have to re-touch once in a while. But Porcafix is SOOOO much better than the garbage that you will now find in Lowe's or Home Depot.
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Hmm there's a big possibility of clogging to occur if using this siphon. It's really only mean't for water and considering most paint is an oil base, but generally speaking, it's a lot thicker. You're better off going to home depot or Menard's to see what type of siphoning products they have. Get an actual pump perhaps because this siphoning product is relatively slow, so imagine using it on paint it can take hours.
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I guess I just learned that I should have used distilled water. Mine's clogged from using cold tap water, but I had it for over 10 years. (I think mine was the first model. I remembered that I ordered it from one of those commercials). But it does still work for the first 15 mins, than the reset button constantly lights on.
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Sorry to say, I have had nothing but trouble with this model.It clogged no matter what I feed through it. I wasted time and paint.It's cheaper, in the log run, to get a better quality sprayer.