2009 Custom Micron Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom	Problem	Solution
Bubbles in the color cup or bottle	Loose Nozzle Cap	Tighten #1B (don't overdo it)
	Improper nozzle to head system  base connection	See Head System #1 to reseat the nozzle
	Cracked or damaged nozzle	See Head System #1 to replace the  head system
Double Line	Dried Paint on the needle tip (Tip Dry)	See Cleaning the Needle
	Dirty Airbrush	See Cleaning the Airbrush Between Colors
		See Cleaning the Needle
	Debris on nozzle tip	See Head System #1 and clean nozzle #1C with a toothpick.
	Bent needle	See Needle #10 to replace the needle
	Cracked or damaged nozzle	See Head System #1 to replace the head system
Not Spraying	Loose needle chucking nut	Finger tighten #11
	Needle Stuck	Pull out / Break free the Needle #10
	Improper air pressure	See specific compressor instructions to raise or lower the air pressure.
	Paint too thick	See Paint Preparation
	Clogged Nozzle	See Head System #1 and clean nozzle #1C with a toothpick.
	Cracked or damaged nozzle	See Head System #1 to replace the head system
Skipping	Dried paint on needle tip (Tip Dry)	Clean with cotton swab dipped in cleaner
	Pigment too thick	See Paint Preparation
	Improper nozzle to head system base connection	See Head System #1 to reseat the head system
	Dirty airbrush	See Cleaning the Airbrush Between Colors
		See Cleaning the Needle
	Cracked or damaged nozzle	See Head System #1 to replace the head system
Spattering	Dried paint on needle tip (Tip Dry)	Clean with cotton swab dipped in cleaner
	Pigment build up in needle cap	Unscrew #1A and clean with a cotton swab
	Air pressure too low	See specific compressor instructions to raise the air pressure
	Pigment too thick	See Paint Preparation
	Dirty airbrush	See Cleaning the Airbrush Between Colors
		See Cleaning the Needle
Trigger sticks (back and forth)	Dirty airbrush	See Cleaning the Airbrush Between Colors
		See Cleaning the Needle
	Dry needle packing o-ring	See Lubricating the Needle #10
Trigger sticks (up and down)	Paint on air valve o-ring	See Lubricating Air Piston #14

BUT, BUT, BUT NOTHING WORKS!

In fact, if you feel frustrated go take a walk or do something else until you've calmed down.  Bad things happen to frustrated people.

1. Go Through the Guide Again

    
   Pay attention to each step.  Double check and do everything it tells you to do.  "Clean" means spotless! Not "oh there's a tiny bit of paint there, it's nothing"--NO NO NO!  That's filthy dirty!

2. This list doesn't include everything

   
   This is Iwata's version of common airbrush fixes for common airbrush problems.  You can't fix some problems. (You can fix most of them--but there are always problems you can't fix)   Soooo, call Iwata's tech support line.