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Symptom
Excessive over-
spray.
Spray pattern is
oblong or doesn't
fly straight.
Spray pattern wider
than normal, even
when adjusted.
Material leaks from
jar.
Material leaks from
airbrush.
Dry Spray.
Paint leaks from
nozzle.
Air flow problems.
Fluttering, spit-
ting spray, and
general paint flow
problems.
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Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
1. Spray pattern adjusted incor-
rectly for your application.
2. Air press too high.
3. Airbrush is too far from sur-
face.
4. Spraying too fast.
1. Needle has a "hook" at the tip
or has been damaged.
1. Nozzle is worn or damaged.
1. Cap not secure.
2. Jar not tight on airbrush body.
3. Leaking from cap vent hole.
1. Fluid tip loose.
2. Dry or damaged seals.
3. Excessive air pressure.
1. Inlet air pressure too high.
2. Airbrush too far from surface.
3. Airbrush stroke too fast.
4. Incorrectly thinned paint.
1. Debris will not let the nozzle
seal.
2. O-ring worn.
1. Air hose or connections are
leaking.
2. Valve stem assembly at fault.
1. Paint or material is thinned
incorrectly.
2. Dried paint or debris on
needle, in nozzle, or on other
internal components.
3. Air flow problem.
Solution
1. Adjust the spray regulator.
2. Reduce air pressure.
3. Keep airbrush at recom-
mended distance.
4. Slow down and maintain
consistent, even parallel
stroke.
1. Refurbish or replace the
needle.
1. Replace spray nozzle.
1. Tighten.
2. Tighten.
3. Hold airbrush upright; do
not tilt.
1. Tighten.
2. Replace seals.
3. Reduce air pressure.
1. Lower inlet air pressure.
2. Keep airbrush at recom-
mended distance.
3. Slow down; use a consis-
tent parallel stroke.
4. Thin paint more.
1. Clean nozzle.
2. Replace O-ring.
1. Replace air hose or re-
establish air hose connec-
tions.
2. Replace the valve stem
assembly
1. Thin paint/material to
manufacterer's recommen-
dations; test airbrush by
spraying water.
2. Disassemble and clean air-
brush with special attention
to needle and nozzle.
3. Refer to "Air Flow
Problems" in troubleshoot-
ing.
Model G5354 Airbrush
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