I use a badger Krome and I am still learning a lot about airbrushing.

I didn’t know a lot when I started and ended up breaking my last airbrush so I thought I would share what I’ve learned so far. This is super basic information so please read more about airbrush care.





Paint thinner and pipe cleaners are a must with taking care of your airbrush.





I made this mistake early on. buying a nice airbrush but going cheap on the compressor. This is my current setup. I learned that none oil compressors can end up rusting in the tank. The rust will end up going into your airbrush sometimes breaking them forever. so even though compressors are expensive they will last a life time.

Badger airbrush

unassembled

handle

handle and needle stop

needle and needle lock

plunger and plunger holder





sometimes when airbrushing you will get spitting or small splatter. this could mean your needle tip has paint on it. dip a pipe cleaner in some paint thinner and rub the pipe cleaner around the needle tip.





take a part you airbrush after ever use to clean it. I run paint thinner in the bowl and use the pipe cleaner to rub around the blow.

cleaning the needle you just need some fine steel wool. make sure you one rub it going down to the tip of the needle. (don’t rub it back and forth)

to check your airbrush after cleaning pull the plunger back in a flick

if you hear a ting sound that means everything should be setup right.

some airbrush paints need to be thinned down to work properly. you can do this using water.

here is some of my airbrush work. there is a lot more to know about airbrush care. hopefully I can make a video at some point. I hope someone finds this helpful.