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Must Haves for Easy Airbrush Cleaning

By Drago | October 31st, 2018 | Categories: Airbrushing, Product Review, Videos

So you got an airbrush? Great! To maintain that awesome tool and keep it working properly, you will need some tools to help you keep it clean and shiny!

A clean airbrush is a happy airbrush! Cleaning and maintaining the airbrush is key to getting the most out of this tool. Spray Gunner has a variety of different accessories for cleaning your airbrush and making sure it continues to operate smoothly. Take a look at this quick overview of their fantastic products and be sure to watch the entire review below!

Air Filter Moisture Trap $8.96

mini filter

This Air Filter and Moisture Trap Connects directly to your airbrush and helps act as a final line of defense against water and particles that can quickly ruin your work. The Filter will attach directly to your airbrush. Not only does this filter help protect your work from unwanted moisture and particles, but it can greatly help with the ergonomics and comfort by extending the grip of your airbrush.

The Mini Filter is great if you are having issues with excess water or particulates in the line. It hooks onto the bottom of the airbrush and acts as an extra filter. You can easily unscrew the trap to clean it out with a no-lint paper towel. They are a great accessory to be sure your flow is good!

Mack Airbrush Cleaning Kit $40

The airbrush cleaning kit comes with a goose-neck plastic bottle that is packed with a variety of cleaning brushes. First, off the keychain of five black bristle brushes are for cleaning the outside of the brush, while the plastic bristle large brush is a great workhorse.

The sculpting tool (aka dental pick) helps get paint out of critical areas, though be sure to use this carefully as to not scrape the plating off the airbrush. Inside the metal, blue box are tip cleaners. , and the long bristle brush is great to get into the inside of the brush to get the junk out easily.

However, the white bristle brushes are used inside the airbrushes since the wires are looped at the end to avoid causing damage to the airbrush. The rough black bristle brushes are great for nozzles, passages, and caps to get non-critical areas cleaned.

Cleaning brush (2pcs) $1

2 small brushes with plastic handle for airbrush cleaning. Metal wire bent so you won’t scratch your airbrush parts easily (still be careful). Small brushes to access inside of your airbrush paint section as well as inside the nozzle. Easy to hold and turn, thanks to plastic handle.  Red brush a bit wider than blue one.

These blue and red brushes are absolutely worth it. You use them to clean the needles and tips, as well as other parts of the airbrush. They are a fantastic tool to help and are great to have in your back pocket just in case!

Airbrush Cleaning Pot $12.96

cleaning pot

This airbrush cleaning pot simply makes life easier for anyone who uses an airbrush. The jar itself is made of a heavy duty glass which means solvent-based paints, thinners, etc. will not damage it. The lid is tight fitting and the exhaust opening has a filter to trap particles in the cleaning pot. The inlet for the airbrush has a rubber seal so that your airbrush will fit securely and help protect the finish of your equipment. Not only does this make cleaning your airbrush easier, but it also acts as a holder for your airbrush when not in use.

The airbrush cleaning pot has a filter in the top as well as an easy to empty pot. The holder easily slots into the top and holds your airbrush nicely while working. You can use it to blow out the paint in the airbrush, as well as for cleaning out the paint via dumping easily.

Overall, all these products are fantastic for cleaning and maintaining the airbrush. Keeping the airbrush clean will help keep that tool available for a long period of time.

For more airbrush accessories, and airbrushes themselves, be sure to check out everything Spray Gunner has to offer. Be sure to watch the entire video below for more tips and tricks on airbrush cleaning, as well as an awesome look at neat hardware for your airbrush!

About the Author: Drago