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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!

Don’t panic.  Don’t get frustrated.  

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.

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