Iwata Hi-Line HP-B Plus
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Information
| Classification: | Airbrush |
| Manufacturer: | Iwata |
| Model: | HP-B Plus |
| Part Number: | H 2001 |
| Suggested Retail Price: | $280.50 USD |
Specifications
| Paint feed System: | Gravity
Feed |
| Trigger Style: | Dual
Action |
| Spray Type: | Internal
Mix |
| Spray Range: | ~0.1 mm to ~0.75 inches |
| Cup Size: | 1/16 oz. 1.8 mL |
| Air Consumption: | ~0.3 cfm |
| Pressure Tolerance: | < 100 psi |
| Standard Tip Size: | 0.2 mm |
| Optional Tip Size: | 0.3 mm |
Matching Rules
- Necessity for fine details.
- Has experience airbrushing.
- Beginners learn on the HP-B Plus quite often. In
fact I usually recommend a B+ instead of the Hi-Line BH (with the MAC
Valve).
I tend to believe the MAC Valve gets in beginner's way because it's another thing to try and learn and control. My advice would be to play with this airbrush as is and then, once you've figured out airbrushing you can purchase an eMAC valve - The smaller cup than the HP-CH is nice for bigger, meatier hands (like mine).
- For High Performance Plus airbrushes I tend to recommend the HP-C Plus first. If the person is interested in the smaller cup then I tell them about the HP-B Plus
Useful Accessories
- Pistol Grip Moisture Filter
- Table Top Cleaning Station
- Crown Cap
- External Micro Air Control Valve
Features
- Small Cup
The smaller cup is nice because you can still fit quite a bit of paint into the cup. Enough to spray a background or cover a face with foundation. But it's not so big that it'll start to interfere with operation. The small cup is nice and sleek, though not quite as sleek and space saving as the HP-A+. - Cut-away, pre-set handle
The cut away lets you clean out your airbrush quicker. The preset let's you limit the amount of trigger pull you can have. The preset is quite useful when you have to do the same stroke over and over and over and over.
Notes and Opinions:
- With only a few exceptions I like all the Iwata airbrushes. They each have their place for users. The HP-B Plus's place is specifically for people who want the option to spray a decent amount of paint, but want a small, sleak airbrush with a smaller nozzle. That generally includes makeup artists, fingernail artists, and fine artists interested in the smaller needle and nozzle combination.
- The MAC valve on the Hi-Line BH is nice, but you can add on the eMAC valve and get the same kind of benefit.
Links
- Manufacturer's Product Page
- 2009 High Performance Plus User Manual
- 2009 High Performance Plus Parts Guide | PDF
- 2009 High Performance Plus Troubleshooting Guide
Cleaning Guide Links
These Cleaning Guides links are specifically the ones you need to clean this particular airbrush.- How to Remove Tip Dry: The Approved Method
- How to Remove Tip Dry: The Unapproved Method
- How to Rinse a Gravity Feed Airbrush After Changing Colors
- How to Rinse a Gravity Feed Airbrush After a Spray Session
- How to Deep Clean a Gravity Feed Airbrush with Screw-in Nozzle
Outstanding/Common Problems
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No Place to Set it Down
This is an unfortunate oversight. Somebody needed to include a kickstand! I know many airbrush compressors come with an airbrush holder and there are many manufacturers that make holders of some kind. In fact, you can even make your own with some creative ingenuity. -
Tip Dry
Unfortunatly EVERYBODY has to deal with tip dry if they use airbrushes. Though one of my favorite methods to eliminate tip dry is to use a slow reducer (the paint won't dry as quickly and therefore won't stick to needle as much. Otherwise you'll need to check out the How to Remove Tip Dry methods in the cleaning guide section.
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Bent Needles
If you take the needle cap off to try and get finer details you WILL bend your needle tip at some point. I usually suggest a Crown Cap. Then you can still get the detail but your needle (and possibly the person you're working on) stays safe.
Try this guide if you end up bending your needle and would like to try repairing it yourself. -
Clogs
Clean it! Paint dislikes being sprayed and will do it's best to punish you for your outrageous actions! BUt don't worry, the cleaning guides will help you through these predicaments.
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Breaking the Nozzle Threads Off Inside the Airbrush
You are far stronger than the nozzle. Be gentle when twist it in and out!
Try going through these instructions to remove the broken threads if you get careless and break it anyways.


