WiseDave Posted January 5, 2019 Posted January 5, 2019 Got a H for christmas sprayed well. Took it apart and cleaned it. Put back together sprays everything i try either splatters or really grainy /dry any ideas for me to try? thanks in advance
DPNM Posted January 5, 2019 Posted January 5, 2019 (edited) Are you talking about the one in my pic? If so, there isn't much to it. A few ideas: 1.) The nozzle/needle may still be clogged? 2.) The nozzle (outer part) may no longer have a round orifice, depending on what you used to clean it out with. 3.) The needle (inner part) may be bent at the tip. And this assuming that the material, and it's viscosity, has not changed. I paint with a Binks Wren, same basic concept. I use it for solvent based material. To clean it I disassemble the needle and nozzle. I use a stretched, twisted Q-Tip dipped in lacquer thinner. You can also soak them in thinner first if they are that bad. I never use any type of pick, be it steel or a tooth pick, on the nozzle. Water based material should clean up with warm water. Edited January 6, 2019 by DPNM
WiseDave Posted January 6, 2019 Author Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) yes that's the brush. Does the hole in the needle need to be in a certain spot? and i spray at about 25psi is that enough? Edited January 6, 2019 by WiseDave
Dave G. Posted January 6, 2019 Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) Are you spraying the same paints as before the cleaning ? I'm thinking you are trying to spray a thicker mix now than before, spatter is usually too thick a blend or partial clog. It can be clumps of junk in your paint too. Going on dry and sandpaper like is usually from spraying too far away from the subject. The position of the hole in the needle shouldn't matter but I tend to place it in the up position personally. Did your H come as a set with other nozzles and needles ? And 25 psi should work but that depends on the needle used and the thickness of material sprayed. I tend not to use less than 28 psi with mine and often shoot at 30-32. I've shot varnishes at 35. The Paasche H likes air, it's a hefty gun and siphon feed. Edited January 6, 2019 by Dave G.
DPNM Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) Did you find the cause of your issue Wise Dave? BTW, sorry I couldn't answer your needle question. The Binks Wren nozzle/needle connects differently. I can't orient the hole in the needle to a certain spot. Dave G seems to have answered you PSI question well. Edited January 7, 2019 by DPNM
NOBLNG Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) I hope you solved the problem David. I just picked one of these up yesterday and used it for the first time today. I REALLY LIKE IT! My only previous experience is with an Iwata Eclipse. Nice brush, but his Paasche H seems much easier to use and is a lot easier to clean! I like the consistent spray pattern once it is adjusted... no feathering the trigger to get the same amount of paint with each pass. I sprayed a few drops of laquer thinner through to clean it, then dumped in some Mission Model paint straight out of the bottle. It came with the #3 tip installed and I could likely have used the #5, as it kept stopping and I had to keep opening the paint nozzle a little more. After I thinned the paint lightly with Windex, it sprayed real nice at about 25psi. Edited January 9, 2019 by NOBLNG
Miatatom Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 Get a set of airbrush cleaners at Harbor Freight. They'll break the bank at $1.79. The smaller ones will fit through my Paasche H #1, #3 and #5 nozzles and needles. Work great and cheap. https://www.harborfreight.com/5-pc-airbrush-cleaning-brushes-68155.html
Dave G. Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 I'm assuming he got this H going or he would have been back. Be nice to know for sure though.
DPNM Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 13 minutes ago, Dave G. said: Be nice to know for sure though. Yes it would. I know how to spell "assume" but you are probably correct. On 1/6/2019 at 12:22 AM, Miatatom said: Love the Ossa SDR. Miraculous story that Ossa. One I may put on the forum at some point.
Dave G. Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 28 minutes ago, DPNM said: Yes it would. I know how to spell "assume" but you are probably correct. as·sum·ing /əˈso͞omiNG/ conjunction conjunction: assuming 1. used for the purpose of argument to indicate a premise on which a statement can be based. "assuming that the treaty is ratified, what is its relevance?"
DPNM Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Dave G. said: as·sum·ing /əˈso͞omiNG/ conjunction conjunction: assuming 1. used for the purpose of argument to indicate a premise on which a statement can be based. "assuming that the treaty is ratified, what is its relevance?" From the dictionary that is correct. That is not what I was talking about. Sorry, it's an old saying. Edited January 10, 2019 by DPNM
Dave G. Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, DPNM said: From the dictionary that is correct. That is not what I was talking about. Sorry, it's an old saying. Ok.
WiseDave Posted January 11, 2019 Author Posted January 11, 2019 sorry been busy at work. do most of my painting on weekends. did try a little more psi and thinner paint last night. b gonna throw some clear on it saturday and see if its good to go. But yes so far everyone has been great Thank You
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