Help the relative newbie please!!

[Vichyssoise]

Hi guys.
I've got a Patriot 105, and have been having an issue with it recently.
I've just cleaned my airbrush, soaking the smaller paint facing components in a solvent, then cleaning them with a small brush, then reassembled my brush. When It was all back together, and plugged in to my TC2000 compressor, nothing happened when I pushed the trigger. The trigger action seems to be ok, its just that no air comes through...
It was working just fine before I cleaned it, and this issue has happened before. I'm assuming its an issue with the air valve perhaps, maybe it got some fluid in it during cleaning???

If anyone can give me a few hints I'd be most appreciative!!
Thanks
Vichyssoise (Tim)

 

[Madbrush]

Welcome to the forum Mr Cold Soup, , sorry that's easier to say.

Although I am familiar with the brush I've never had or used one, but if it is like any other, since you say you soaked some parts in solvent, something I wouldn't recommend unless it was absolutely necessary, this will turn some paints into gunge and my guess is you've managed to get some of that into the tiny reservoir that goes from the top of the air valve to the front of the brush (red line in photo), blocking this so that air can't get through, also check the space between the nozzle cap and nozzle to make sure there is no gunge there either (red arrow in photo), I doubt if there is anything wrong with the valve it'self unless you soaked that too, I don't know if your brush has any rubber seals, soaking is definitely taboo with these.

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[wmlepage]

Have to agree with Madbrush . I have 2 105's . There are no rubber parts, except in the air valve, you definitely want to keep that clear of solvent. Denatured alcohol would be better. That or hot soapy water.


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[Russ Allen]

I too have the Badger Patriot 105 and these things are practically indestructable (usually, ). I agree that you have a blockage probably in the port in the body that madbrush lined in red as Im sure you probably cleaned your regulator pretty well since you brushed it. Ive had my Patriot for over a year and have never had any issues with it at all, its a workhorse and stout as hell. If it can survive my two lil boys, then I know its an awesome airbrush, haha. Good luck man, let us know what you figure out

 

[airbrushtutor]

Welcome to the forum Mr Cold Soup, , sorry that's easier to say.

Although I am familiar with the brush I've never had or used one, but if it is like any other, since you say you soaked some parts in solvent, something I wouldn't recommend unless it was absolutely necessary, this will turn some paints into gunge and my guess is you've managed to get some of that into the tiny reservoir that goes from the top of the air valve to the front of the brush (red line in photo), blocking this so that air can't get through, also check the space between the nozzle cap and nozzle to make sure there is no gunge there either (red arrow in photo), I doubt if there is anything wrong with the valve it'self unless you soaked that too, I don't know if your brush has any rubber seals, soaking is definitely taboo with these.

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Hahaha @ the cold soup thing.

I have to back this up though, it's exactly what i wanted to say when i was reading your problem but Mr. Gillan beat me to it.:monkey:

 

[Squishy]

Maybe it's just being stubborn, or is expressing extreme displeasure. Did you even buy it dinner before you stripped it? I think Madbrush has got you covered though.

 

[Madbrush]

Hahaha @ the cold soup thing.

I have to back this up though, it's exactly what i wanted to say when i was reading your problem but Mr. Gillan beat me to it.:monkey:

LOL, Mr. Gillan?, did something happen while I was away, have I suddenly become important? did I get a promotion or something? does this mean I get my own office with my name in gold letters? TOO COOL!!!