I just got this to replace a Duff airbrush for cakes. There is air coming out, but the paint isn't. Any ideas?
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This brush is a double-action... To make the air flow you press down on the button. For the paint to flow you then simultaneously pull the button backward which opens the paint flow from the cup. If your old Duff brush was a single action all you'd do is depress the button. Double action brushes allow you to control the flow of paint and air so you can do different effects. Broader or smaller circles and lines, etc. I assume you're running food coloring through which is very thin? The principles are essentially the same though.
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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 had the same problem. You don't need to press it to hard to the surface or maybe your air compressor is up to high. Hope this helps&#128513;
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Not sure what you're saying, but the water in you moisture trap is a good thing. Worst case scenario, call airbrush Depot and see what rhwykk do to replace it.
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Hi. The material is not course enough for the paint to bite into and will eventually start flaking off. Hope this helps.
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It could be several things. We'd need a little more info before troubleshooting this. However, my top 3 guesses would be:1. You used the wrong cleaners on it (anything chemical heavy or abrasive is a no-go)2. It is a layer of paint after all, items can ding it, chip it, etc causing this.3. Especially if it's around the sides or corners it very well could be improper application or top coating.
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You must use airbrush make up. Try shopping at airbrushmakeup.com ...I love their stuff.
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Not sure what you mean. Air pressure is important. This brush works well with 30-35 lbs. of pressure. Lowering pressure and removing the tip guard (care do not damage needle) you can spray fine lines and dots. Would recommend you clean brush using a solvent cleaner. Spray it and use a small soft paint brush dipped in thinner to clean tip. The last thing I would suggest is make sure tip is not damaged and "in" the airbrush as far as it can go.
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My guess is that the material is not sticking to the platform. Try preheating it.
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What kind of paint? Be sure to adjust the tip depth - you may have to loosen it. I had the same problem on the first couple of tries before I found the right height.
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Not sure if it would produce enough air because I have never used a airbrush and do not know what it requires. But have used it on a nail gun and if used a long time with out delay I would let it catch up until it turned off. You need to look at the cubic air per second in the specifics.
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My experience on this has been that it is a very tight fit between the paint cup and the paint head. it is not easy to grab the bottom of the cup, it's so very smooth. It does have flat ridges but it still is very tight hard to grip. I suggest you remove the powerhead and then with the paint cup between your feet, turn the paint head counterclockwise, you will have a better grip with your feet if its that tight. .When you get the paint head off, double check to see that you don't have paint up on the treads inside and out. You may want to put a light coating of Vaseline on the threads inside and out, then screw it on and off a couple of times to spread the vaseline. This may help. My experience on this has been that it is a very tight fit between the paint cup and the paint head. it is not easy to grab the bottom of the cup, it's so very smooth. It does have flat ridges but it still is very tight hard to grip. I suggest you remove the powerhead and then with the paint cup between your feet, turn the paint head counterclockwise, you will have a better grip with your feet if its that tight. .When you get the paint head off, double check to see that you don't have paint up on the treads inside and out. You may want to put a light coating of Vaseline on the threads... » Read More My experience on this has been that it is a very tight fit between the paint cup and the paint head. it is not easy to grab the bottom of the cup, it's so very smooth. It does have flat ridges but it still is very tight hard to grip. I suggest you remove the powerhead and then with the paint cup between your feet, turn the paint head counterclockwise, you will have a better grip with your feet if its that tight. .When you get the paint head off, double check to see that you don't have paint up on the treads inside and out. You may want to put a light coating of Vaseline on the threads inside and out, then screw it on and off a couple of times to spread the vaseline. This may help. « Show Less
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When airbrushing with regular food coloring, you really need to be careful as it can gum up your airbrush. Having said that, it is a bad idea to dilute with water, and this can leave your cake and sugar work really sticky and in some cases pelt the finished product. It is always better to dilute with vodka. The vodka will not change the taste of your cake, and the alcohol wiil evaporate quickly so as to not leave your cake or sugar work a sticky mess.
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You will notice the airbrush makeup, at least the ones I've used , are watery. My concern and other blogs I've read, say thick makeup cannot spray properly & could plug up your machine.
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This is good but you need to thin the paint with water. You can make the spray a minimum or maximum with knob near the trigger. And you need to clean it super thorough. Other than that it's really good and super conservative with paint
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I just used non-stick cooking spray. If it still sticks Wilton makes a cake release product you could try.
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It's most likely on the black underside, so you might try squirting some dishwashing liquid on it after inflating it--the air bubbles show up better that way. Then, use some rubbing alcohol to clean the spot before patching it. Good luck!