MarkNY Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 What do you guys use to backflush your airbrush when cleaning? I've been using a sponge to cover the end but would like something more efficient. Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 finger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkNY Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 1 hour ago, AZ Fisher said: finger That won't work with my badger airbrush but I just got a new iwata and it make work on that. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 The Badger has a split needle cap I believe. Try a tight foam rubber that will form around the cap but will hold back the air. I don't have a badger, but this may work. Dunno?? Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Just purchase the regular cap they are cheap enough and will save your fingers with the inevitable stabbing plus it will ensure you don't damage the needle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 I have Iwatas and a finger has worked for me. Sorry don't know about badger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Cotton bud-cue tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkNY Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Thanks guys. Haven't used my iwata yet but just looked at it and covering the cap up with my finger should work fine. Could not do that with badger as the tip was pointy and sharp. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 My 10+ year old Badger came with a rubber cap that protected the exposed needle. I use it to backflush by holding it on tightly. Be careful not to let it fly, because it has a way of launching if it gets away. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I use a paper towel on my Badger to back flush. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I use a cloth rag to back flush with my Badgers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I did a search online, and found a suggestion to use the rubber bulb of an eye dropper. https://sites.google.com/site/donsairbrushtips/cleaning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Wet paper towel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
