Collection: Iwata High Performance Plus Airbrushes & Parts

Shop Iwata High Performance Plus airbrushes and the nozzles, needles, heads, caps and repair parts listed in the Iwata-Medea instruction manuals. The series is built around the Iwata HP Series for fine-detail spraying and has solvent-proof PTFE needle packing and a cutaway, preset handle. Not sure which model or part you need? Call us at 888-714-1410.

Choosing a High Performance Plus model

• HP-C Plus (gravity feed): 1/3 oz (9 ml) gravity feed cup and H3 head system. Iwata describes it as an airbrush that does it all, from fine hairlines to finely atomized background spray and a full range of stippling effects. The cup allows on-the-spot custom color mixing.
• HP-B Plus (gravity feed): 1/16 oz (1.8 ml) gravity feed cup and H2 head system. The cup allows on-the-spot custom color mixing.
• HP-SB Plus (side feed): 1/8 oz (3.5 ml) side feed color cup and H2 head system. The cup can be set up for right- or left-handed use and gives a better view of the work surface. A 1/4 oz side cup, 1/2 oz gravity cup or 1 oz siphon bottle is optional.
• HP-BC1 Plus (siphon feed): H3 head system, configurable with bottles from 1 oz up to 4 oz. Siphon feed allows quick color changes with user-defined, stock colors. The manual covers this model as BC+.

Finding the right replacement part

Start with your airbrush model, since the manual lists parts by model and head system (H2 or H3). Find the part in the parts list of your High Performance Plus manual, then match its part number to the code on the product listing. The manual's diagram callouts (needle, nozzle, needle cap, nozzle cap, needle packing screw, needle spring, spring guide, needle chucking guide, air piston and handle) help you identify what you need. If the code does not match, call 888-714-1410 before you order.

Why buy from Pittsburgh Spray Equipment

• Technical help by phone to match your airbrush to the right nozzle, needle or repair part.
• Part numbers and manual links on part listings, so you can check against the parts list.
• Financing available on larger orders. Ask us for details.

FAQ

How do I clean my High Performance Plus between colors?
On the A+, B+, C+ and SB+, dump the excess paint, rinse the cup with the appropriate cleaner and wipe it out with a paper towel. Then fill the bottom of the cup with cleaner and spray until the spray is clear. On the BC+, swap in a bottle of cleaning solution, spray until it runs clear, remove it and spray air until the airbrush sprays dry.

What air pressure should I use?
Working pressures generally run from 8 to 60 psi, depending on the surface, spray texture and paint viscosity. Start at 15 psi and raise it if the spray is grainy. Never exceed 98 psi.

How do I lubricate the needle?
Remove the handle and needle, then coat the needle lightly with Medea Super Lube starting 1 inch behind the tip. Wipe it with a soft, clean cloth so only a light coat remains. Do not over-lube, because excess lube in the nozzle can cause severe paint flow problems. Do not use light machine oil or WD-40, which can make the needle stick in the needle packing o-ring.

How do I clear a clog, and what can damage the needle or nozzle?
The cutaway handle lets you clear many clogs without removing the handle or needle. Grip the exposed needle chucking nut, pull it back while pressing the main lever, and repeat until the airbrush sprays normally. Don't let the needle snap back into place, because it could damage the nozzle. The manual says a needle is most likely to be damaged where it passes through the main lever and the needle packing screw, so insert it carefully.