Stupid airbrush problem

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I’m having a problem with my airbrush that I’m wondering if anyone has come up with a solution.

I have a badger 175 dual action brush that has a rubber finger pad on the air button. That little rubber pad doesn’t stay on the button. It keeps coming off at the most inopportune times. The little rubber pad makes a big difference in the precise control of the paint flow.

Any ideas?

Mike

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CA cement or get a new airbrush.

David B

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CA is too brittle and won’t hold the dissimilar materials once the rubber starts to flex. Use contact cement, Goo or better yet, a rubber cement, Pliobond. The replacement rubber tips on a couple of my finish nailers always keep coming loose and popping off. I found that Pliobond has held them on the best. These things see cosiderable use on a daily basis.

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Thanks, I’ll try it.

Mike