Sticking or leaking air valve? Our Super Hack!

If you have an air valve which is sticking, or leaking, then you're going to love this hack! It's the easiest way we know for dealing with this problem, and get you back to trouble free airbrushing with minimal effort. Although we remove the air valve in this video, you can accomplish the same thing with the air valve still attached to the airbrush - you just need a bigger container for the process :-) This video is part of the Airbrushing Need To Know Basics. Where we answer your commonly asked questions to help bring your art to life when using your airbrush. If you are a beginner or intermediate airbrush artist, using your airbrush for miniature painting, canvas or even makeup then this video will be perfect for you. If you have a question on airbrushing then please leave a comment below and we can help answer it in another video. 0:00 - Identifying a Constant Air Leak from the Airbrush 0:21 - Understanding the Cause: Air Valve and O-Ring Issues 0:38 - Why Solvents Can Swell the O-Ring and Cause Sticking 1:01 - The Effects of Solvent Damage on Air Valve Performance 1:31 - Applicability of This Fix to All Airbrush Brands 1:46 - The Simple Hot Water Hack to Fix the Issue 2:17 - How Heat Expels Solvents and Restores the O-Ring 2:53 - Final Steps and Ensuring Long-Term Functionality 3:06 - Thanks for Watching! Music from: http://epidemicsound.com