Quick Disconnect Airbrush and adapter with control valve 1/8" Badger Needle Chuck for all Models 200 (50-010)Can anyone help me troubleshoot my paasche VL/VLS airbrush? I bought it last fall on sale at a store that was going out of business. I painted one model without problems until the very end when the paint began to splatter really bad. I disassembled, cleaned and tested with thinner. Now I am trying to paint again, using enamel, and this time as I was shooting clear thinner, the mix kept 'thinning' until only air was shooting throug the brush. Per the instructions, I again disassembled, cleaned (everything looks in good order), and cannot figure out the problem. I noticed that if I remove the aircap, tip needle, and locknet, I can get thinner to spray if I place a load on the front (cover the front of the brush with my hand). As soon as I remove my hand, thinner will spray for a short period of time, but eventually only the compressed air flows. Could something be worn out?

Sound advice from all, thanks! My plan this weekend is to progress past the 'field strip' of the gun and thoroughly disassemble/clean/inspect the innards. One thing I have not yet looked into is, per the schematic, 12, the line adjustment assembly. But I ask, since these components are positioned behind the color socket, could that be part of the problem? I have tried both the color cup and bottle assmeblies. I also will try to locate where the minor air leak is at in the hose/fittings leading up to the brush. I'll post my results. What air compressor do you use with your VL? I had problems with my VL, because it is very air-hungry airbrush. I have high quality compressor with air filter, air tank and pressure gauge - it is capable of creating high pressure, but unfortunately has quite limited air throughput - this means that the diameter of the air hose and the airbrush itself cannot be too large, or the compressor will not be capable to provide enough amount of pressurized air.

I now use it with Iwata Eclipse HP-CS and it works great, but with Paasche VL it just was not able to provide air at high enough pressure for longer period, as this is very massive airbrush and requires a lot of air. It started spraying fine, but after some time of non-stop spraying (after all the pressurized air in the air tank was used) the pressure dropped to the unacceptable level and airbrush splattered. If I stopped spraying for a moment, what allowed the pressure in air tank build up again, I was able to airbrush properly for some more time, until the problems appeared again... I don't know if your problems are compressor related, but if you have a compressor with pressure gauge, I suggest you monitor the pressure closely to see if it doesn't start to drop after some longer non-stop spraying. Have you ever tried calling Paasche for assistance? I bought the brush from went out of business, and I do not know anyone who has a similar model, or even a paasche brush. It's probably the Aircap.

Tighten it (carefully) with a real wrench. I had problems where the air would feedback into the paint cup. When i tightened the aircap with a wrench the problem went away. The drawback is that you can damage the tip this way. (As i did last week)I posted my results Sunday, and have yet to se them appear here. I went to a local hobby shop for the first time Saturday to get some misc items, and was pleased to see they carry Paasche parts and brushes. uvgi air cleanersAs I was checking out, I asked the cashier if anyone on staff had any experience with Paasche. dr laser lens cleaner for ps3 reviewTo my pleasure, he informed me that he owned and frequently uses a VL. vicks nursery tabletop air purifierAfter decribing the problem posted here, he asked me what I used to clean with (I replied depends on the paint medium), and he countered with one word: "acetone".

So I stripped and soaked all metal parts in acetone, then shot a 1/2 cup of acetone thru the brush itself. I also can once again shoot at lower psi, which is a good thing. Its sounds like you need more air. Yes, the Paasche is a air hog. I have my VL running at 18 to 22 psi and that seems to satisfy the beast. The VL is a simple device and most things that go wrong with it are from neglect and abuse. You might check to see if your needle is bent by removing it and rolling it on a perfectly flat surface. A small plate of hardware store glass works fine. If it rolls out of round then there is the problem. Get a new one please don't try to bend it back to true. You can't do it. If the problem is still there after a new needle then you need more air. problems where the air would feedback into the paint cup. (As i did last week)>> I had the same problem with my VL. I took it back to the dealer (Dick Blick), and I was told it was a defect and they would send it in. All this is out of warranty mind you, yet it's not supposed to cost me anything.

I was told DO NOT tighten the aircap with anything other than the supplied wrench, simply because its diminutive size limits the muscle you can apply, and even then be gentle.. When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return. Are you spraying from a paint cup or a jar ? If it's a jar, then the air intake in the jar cover might be obstructed. I own a Paasche Millenium. Im having problems with the trigger. It only goes about halfway and makes it difficult to paint. What can i do to fix it? I have already tried lubricating it, what else can i do? hiya, vero_del_mar welcome to the forum I don't own such an instrument but hope some other member of this forum that does own one, can be of use to youPaasche TG-100D Airbrush Professional Package The TALON is for the artist that requires the finest detail and control. Patterns from a hair line,using the Fine Aircap, Needle and Tip, up to 3 inches with the new TAF-3 Fan Aircap can be achieved.