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Reply To: Airbrushing and a Dry Nib

March 23, 2021 at 3:16 pm #1625723

brucelea

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hi @panzerkaput, it is a natural process of air and paint passing over the tip of the needle. The best ways I know of reducing the effect is to ensure my needle is regularly cleaned of deposits that paint can attach to and lubricated (I use the blue Iwata lubricant oil). The other thing is to add a couple of drops of flow improver to your paint mix. It seems to help me. Other than that, just remember to clean the tip off carefully with your finger tips when you stop to refill, or change to a new piece, to keep it to a minimum. Hope that helps.