Model Forum / General / Models / February 2004

air cap so now i have to buy a new one. I couldnt get it out till finally i
used a little clamp i had and smashed it out, but from m other attempts i tore
it the hell up. So whats a better way?>>

The tip should never get wedged in that tightly.  It was either full of dried
paint, or the aircap was screwed down too tightly over the tip.  When you
replace the tip screw the aircap on finger tight, then give it a nudge with
that little wrench provided with the airbrush.  That wrench is small for a
reason; you can't put much muscle behind it and damage anything (unless you
really try of course).  FWIW, after it's back together, check for air leaks
around the aircap threads.  I've had a real problem with that on my VL because
the aircap will not seat against the airbrush body, regardless of which tip is
in there.  I took it back to the dealer, and he said it was a factory defect
and sent it back to Paasche.

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