ringleheim Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 (edited) Does anyone have a preferred airbrush needle lubricant to recommend? Any specific experience with the Badger stuff shown? Edited May 6, 2018 by ringleheim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_Crosby Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I've used Regdab as well as Iwata's lube and straight from the supermarket Gycerin. All good. So buy which one you want. Regards, Bruce Crosby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) I have a blue one, in a small tube like toothpaste (but smaller). Dont remember the brand. However, while i use it every time i strip clean my AB, i dont even know if it is useful. I think once you used 2 or 3 cups of paint in the AB, the lube is all gone. Edited May 7, 2018 by Zero77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelingbob Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I use Regdab for my Iwata airbrushes. It's good stuff and I've had no problems with it over the past 20 years of airbrushing. I still have the original bottle as you use this stuff very sparingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STWilliams Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Iwata super lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 Thanks everyone. I have always used the little tube of Iwata Super Lube than came with an airbrush years ago, but it's finally running out. I have an Iwata Eclipse CS that likes to continue spraying air once you release the trigger. It has to do with the air pressure valve under the trigger sticking open. Iwata's own recommended fix is to use the back of the needle with some lube on it, and push it down in the valve a few times to lube it up. It works like a charm for a month or so until it's time for another treatment. My other airbrushes have never had the same problem. I also don't think I have ever used needle lubricant as it is intended...to lube the needle. Don't think that's really necessary. My favorite online hobby supply store stocks the Needle Juice but not Iwata lube so that's why I ask. I'll buy a big bottle of it and be good to go for years to come. Christoffer Lindelav 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Actually I use an old trick and run the needle across my forehead a couple of times to pick up a little body oil which lubricates my airbrush needle just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I never even knew "needle lube" existed, let alone was needed. I've never used or needed such a product up to this point. LSP_K2, mozart and SapperSix 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul Budzik Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I use Tri-Flow or Break-Free Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thanks everyone. I have always used the little tube of Iwata Super Lube than came with an airbrush years ago, but it's finally running out. I have an Iwata Eclipse CS that likes to continue spraying air once you release the trigger. It has to do with the air pressure valve under the trigger sticking open. Iwata's own recommended fix is to use the back of the needle with some lube on it, and push it down in the valve a few times to lube it up. It works like a charm for a month or so until it's time for another treatment. My other airbrushes have never had the same problem. I also don't think I have ever used needle lubricant as it is intended...to lube the needle. Don't think that's really necessary. My favorite online hobby supply store stocks the Needle Juice but not Iwata lube so that's why I ask. I'll buy a big bottle of it and be good to go for years to come. My Iwata does this too, take apart the airvalve in the stem (where the hose attaches) and give it a good cleaning. WATCH OUT FOR THE TINY O-RING ringleheim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I had no idea these products even existed, and therefore have never used any. Out2gtcha and SapperSix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I had no idea these products even existed, and therefore have never used any. Exactly the boat Im in LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I dont even know if it is useful or useless, however when i strip and clean my airbrush, i finish with a film of lube on the needle. It just makes it extra smooth. But i'm pretty sure the lube is gone at the first cup sprayed. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelingbob Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 The lube is pretty much to protect the seal(s) against harsh solvents. Nowadays, most manufacturers have the anti-solvent seals perfected, so it's just a habit most of us old timers still continue. Especially when my 20 year old bottle of RegDab is still 3/4 full!!!!! MikeMaben and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I use the badger needle juice. It works great. No juice and I have to pull out the needle every hour or so to clean off thick paint residue. I can go a full day if I blow solvent each time a refill the same color or change colors. No gunk building up so end of day clean is easy, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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