2009 Eclipse Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom Problem Solution Bubbles in Color Cup or Bottle Loose head cap Tighten head cap with a crescent wrench Loose nozzle cap Tighten nozzle cap finger tight Improper nozzle to body connection See Nozzle (#4) to reseat the nozzle Cracked or damaged nozzle  See Nozzle (#4) to replace the nozzle Double Line Dried paint on 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 Nozzle (#4) and clean nozzle with toothpick Bent needle See Needle (#17) to repace needle Cracked of damaged nozzle See Nozzle (#4) to replace the nozzle Not Spraying Loose needle chucking nut Finger tighten (#18) Needle stuck  Pull out/Break free and reseat the needle  Loose head cap  Tighten with a crescent wrench  Improper air pressure See specific compressor instructions to raise or lower the air pressure  Paint too thick  See Paint Preperation  Bottle/Cup vent hole is plugged  Use push pin to unclog vent hole  Clogged nozzle  See Nozzle (#4) and clean nozzle with toothpick Cracked or damaged nozzle  See Nozzle (#4) to replace the nozzle Skipping Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry) Clean with cotton swab dipped in cleaner   Pigment too thick See Paint Preperation Air pressure too high See specific compressor instructions to lower the air pressure Improper nozzle to body connection See Nozzle (#4) to reseat the nozzle Dirty airbrush See Cleaning the Airbrush Between Colors See Cleaning the Needle Cracked or damaged nozzle See Nozzle (#4) to replace the nozzle Spattering Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry) Clean with cotton swab dipped in cleaner Pigment build-up in needle cap Unscrew #1 and clean with cotton swab Air pressure too low See specific compressor instructions to raise the air pressure Pigment too thick See Paint Preperation 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 Trigger Sticks (up and down) Dried out air valve packing o-ring Lube trigger shaft

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.