Chrome Erosion on Iwata Eclipse

[damouav]

Having had conversations with HS … the only reason for the chrome plating was because some people reported allergic reaction to the nickel. Other than the plating, the airbrushes are identical.

As to the original post … not sure what you guys are doing, but I have 3 Eclipses HP-CS … that I have had for years and none of them show any signs of plating wearing off … but I only clean with lacquer thinner.

I had been using a home made cleaner (IPA & Car Windcreen Cleaner and Distilled Water) which must contain ammonia, which I left a few drops in the my AB after cleaning. I think that is what caused it, but I clean with laquer thinners now.

[laskdjn]

It may be that Iwata is having a plating problem. That they were willing to replace the airbrush might indicate that. They could have just told you the wear was normal.

Don

Don, that could be, but I would like to know if my methods could contribute any culpability to the problem.

[tankerbuilder]

Hi;

Reading this made me check my A.B.s closer .I don’t use any brush with a color cup if I can help it . Never Have ! I use the Badger type with the bottles on the bottom or , if it’s a big job, a proffessional De Vilbiss touch up A.B. Have had most for over forty years or more .No plating issue .

[laskdjn]

Yeah, I’ve only been airbrushing for about a year now, but it’s all been double action gravity feed

[Rambo]

That’s odd I’ve had my Iwata eclipse for at least 6 years and have always used Windex to clean it with and the chrome still looks good

[laskdjn]

That’s odd I’ve had my Iwata eclipse for at least 6 years and have always used Windex to clean it with and the chrome still looks good

Both outside and inside the color cup?

[Bakster]

Ammonia will do that in time. If you use a cleaner that has ammonia like windex it will do it. It is not covered by warranties but does not effect performance. So it is your doing probobly, not a defect.

I second this. I experienced the same when I had used Windex as a cleaner. It strips the chrome off.

[laskdjn]

modelmaker66

Ammonia will do that in time. If you use a cleaner that has ammonia like windex it will do it. It is not covered by warranties but does not effect performance. So it is your doing probobly, not a defect.

I second this. I experienced the same when I had used Windex as a cleaner. It strips the chrome off.

As I said earlier, I’ve never used windex or any ammonia product in my airbrush.

[Rambo]

Yeah inside and out only place where the chrome is coming off at is the inside of the removable lid that I never use