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hogdogblue
02-09-2007, 04:20 PM
There is a way to clean those fixed or screw – in tips on some aitbrushes. In the attached picture you see a brass wire inserted into the nozzle of a Peak C-5. It is a .3 mm nozzle and the wire is a snug sliding fit. You can poke out any clogs in the tip this way. For stubborn clogs, dip the wire in rubbing alcohol before inserting it into the nozzle.
This wire is annealed (soft) brass. I inherited it a few years ago and didn't know until recently where to get it. It is florist wire, used to hold flower arrangements in place. A google search will find several places that sell this type of wire.

Hog

hogdogblue
02-09-2007, 04:27 PM
Forgot to upload.

egneg
02-09-2007, 05:31 PM
As long as the wire is softer than the nozzle and is not being forced to go through... I don't see a problem.