thenderson Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hello, I have heard so many great things about them, I broke down and purchased an Iwata Eclipse at the Hobbytown USA stand at the Nats. I read the instructions, and am not sure what to do after reading the after operation cleaning section - all it says to do is run thinner through it until it comes out clear....and a short section on cleaning the needle. Really? That seems way too easy. I am used to disassembling and cleaning the nozzle, cone and needle (and the cup, or course) on the old Pasche H1 after every use. Thought I would ask before I use it for the first time. Also, what lubricant should I use? Thanks in advance to anyone who decides to help me out. Regards, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Delano Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 It really is that easy, but I'm anal and I break down my HP-CS every time I switch colors. It really does look like the day I bought it. As far as lubricating it, I just followed the instructions and used the MEdea brand lubricant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 The following is NOT Iwata specific... A clean airbrush is next to godliness to paraphrase...but (if you see the lack of organization on our benches) practicality often prevails! I've had 4-5 different brands of brushes over 30 years time. NONE have ever "died" from being too dirty. In fact, a couple "died" from excessive breakdown and the loss or damage of a seal! The direct consequence of a dirty airbrush is poor paint delivery. If you're not getting the results you want from your brush, and you've tried every "control" (paint viscosity, air pressure, water vapor control, etc.); then you most likely need to break the brush down for a thourough cleaning. Short of that, I simply run laquer thinner through the brush after each color, and swab the cup and tip with a Q-tip dipped in clean thinner. I generally do a more thourough cleaning after finishing a build (model's done). At that time I'll remove the tip, inspect the air ports and ream them out with a wire, and remove the needle and wipe it down. I NEVER break down the body/air assembly sections short of a major malfunction (nothing's working!). If you're a more careful and deliberate person, you may want to clean yours more often; and chances are you'll get better paint jobs than I do! However, I find most manufacturers recommend excessive cleaning as a way to avoid reports of problems. Cheers! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenderson Posted August 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Hello, I have heard so many great things about them, I broke down and purchased an Iwata Eclipse at the Hobbytown USA stand at the Nats. I read the instructions, and am not sure what to do after reading the after operation cleaning section - all it says to do is run thinner through it until it comes out clear....and a short section on cleaning the needle. Really? That seems way too easy. I am used to disassembling and cleaning the nozzle, cone and needle (and the cup, or course) on the old Pasche H1 after every use. Thought I would ask before I use it for the first time. Also, what lubricant should I use? Thanks in advance to anyone who decides to help me out. Regards, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenderson Posted August 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Thanks for the tips guys, I will order that MEdea lub. Headed for the basement now..... Regards, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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