Iwata Neo nozzle keep snapping

[wavodavo]

Hello,

 

I keep having a problem with my Iwata Neo. I have just just had my second nozzle snap on me whilst cleaning the airbrush. It says you that you don't need to take the nozzle out when cleaning but I have to remove it after varnishing as, even though I clean straight afterwards, the varnish seems to stay in the nozzle. It only snaps when I put it back in but is not cross threaded and I'm not over tightening. It does seem tight to screw back in though.

Anyone else have this problem or have a solution?

Dave

[cmatthewbacon]

You might invest in one of these:

https://www.graphicair.co.uk/product/iwata-nozzle-wrench/

Most of the people I’ve seen talking about cleaning the Iwatas with small nozzles (not the much larger press fit one  for the Eclipse) say don’t use the freebie spanner-like one you get in the set, get the one above…

best,

M.

[colin]

Cross threaded or over tightened I would think. Take my Iwata nozzles out all the time and as yet never had a problem  

[little-cars]

On 7/16/2022 at 6:05 PM, wavodavo said:

Hello,

 

I keep having a problem with my Iwata Neo. I have just just had my second nozzle snap on me whilst cleaning the airbrush. It says you that you don't need to take the nozzle out when cleaning but I have to remove it after varnishing as, even though I clean straight afterwards, the varnish seems to stay in the nozzle. It only snaps when I put it back in but is not cross threaded and I'm not over tightening. It does seem tight to screw back in though.

Anyone else have this problem or have a solution?

Dave

If it's the CN/BCN,  I found the nozzles delicate and not cheap to replace.   I would get the broken bit out by  getting some cleaner in the front of the brush to soften up the dried paint, then use a cocktail stick in the middle of the loosened nozzle  to remove it.    

 

For a good introductory brush, I would look at Iwata's    sister company Sparmax, they have a good range of brushes around the £50-60 mark   MAX- 3 & Max-4 are good general brushes.  If you fancy a trigger brush the GP-35 at at around £100 is a great all round brush.  Progressive double action trigger, preset handle at the back & spares are  lot cheaper than their sister range.

Paul

[Panzersgt]

You can buy cheap replacements from amazon £4 for 5--- .2 .5. Some say its a false economy. I say its cheap and they still work. Use a but of bees wax to seat then and dont over tighten. I've us them on my neo no grief