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FAQ · Airbrushes

Why is my airbrush spitting?

Four usual suspects, in order of likelihood: tip dry (paint crusting on the needle — wipe it with a damp swab), paint too thick for your pressure (thin toward skim milk or raise PSI a few pounds), water in the airline (drain the moisture trap), or a loose nozzle/needle seating letting air bubble back into the cup.

If spitting starts mid-session after spraying fine, it is almost always tip dry. If it spits from the first trigger pull, check thinning and seating first.

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