How Do I Clean My Airbrush Without Damaging It?

If you are using water-based paints, you can simply use water, an airbrush cleaning brush and airbrush cleaner. Some manufacturers have their own airbrush cleaning solutions for this. Poor some of the appropriate cleaner in the airbrush spray onto a paper towel until it sprays clear. Plug up the tip of the airbrush and pull the trigger back making it "bubble." This is called back flushing. Flush and back flush several times, rinsing frequently. Remove the needle and wipe clean. For solvent based paints, use the appropriate reducer or solvent."