Iwata Custom Micron B User manual

CUSTOM MICRON SERIES (VERSION 2) MANUAL & PARTS GUIDE
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Created for perfection; manufactured with quality; unparalleled in precision: the Custom Micron™ delivers precise,
accurate, controllable spray to you, the elite professional. Special tooling, precision processes, and meticulous attention
to quality control create an unmatched airbrush capable of superb atomization, incredible control, and amazing detail.
Iwata airbrushes are designed for the demanding professional. Modern precision machining and carefully selected
materials are used in the manufacturing process to ensure consistent high performance and long life. Each Iwata
Custom Micron airbrush is spray-tested before shipment to assure maximum performance and adherence to Iwata’s strict
quality standards. To maintain your Custom Micron at its peak performance, proper care and attention must be observed.
ONLY FROM IWATA-MEDEA
PRECISE, ACCURATE CONTROL
FOR DETAILED SPRAYING
distinguish these airbrushes as Custom Microns!
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IWATA CUSTOM MICRON (2014) CM-B, CM-SB, CM-C AND CM-C PLUS
A highly polished, hardened stainless-steel needle provides exceptionally smooth transitions from
areas small to mid-range. The Iwata Custom Micron matched-head system ensures superior atomization and
the pre-set handle allows nely tuned paint ow adjustments. The 2014 version of the Iwata Custom Micron
has some great new features! You’ll nd the trigger now has a new square shape and is more ergonomic to
lessen fatigue and the needle chucking guide and auxiliary lever are now combined to ease reassembly. In
addition, the pre-set handle now has a threaded crown cap dock so you can screw on your crown cap to the
back handle and not lose it!
Iwata Custom Micron B
·The .18-mm uid nozzle is the smallest nozzle and
needle combination Iwata oers for ultimate precision
and accuracy.
·1/16 oz. (1.8 ml) gravity-feed cup cleans up quickly
allowing rapid color changes.
Iwata Custom Micron C
·The .23-mm uid nozzle allows slightly heavier paint
than the .18-mm uid nozzle.
·1/3 oz. (9 ml) gravity-feed color cup allows you to spray
large amounts of color.

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Iwata Custom Micron C Plus
·The .23-mm uid nozzle allows slightly heavier paint than
the .18-mm uid nozzle.
·The Micro Air Control (MAC) Valve enables innite airow
control at the airbrush’s head providing control between
stipple, ne detail, and background spray eects.
·Solvent-proof PTFE needle packing allows extended
solvent-based paint usage, including automotive paints.
·A redesigned, funnel shaped gravity feed cup allows
greater paint eciency and ensures a faster, more
thorough clean up.
·The cutaway, pre-set handle allows quick ushes
and rinses.
Iwata Custom Micron SB
·The .18-mm uid nozzle is the smallest nozzle and
needle combination Iwata oers for ultimate precision
and accuracy.
·1/8 oz. (3.5 ml) side-feed cup
·Repositionable side feed cup for left or right handed use.
·View the paint surface over the top of the airbrush.
·Add the 1/4 oz (7 ml) side-feed cup, the 1/2 oz (14 ml)
side-feed cup, or the 1 oz (28 ml) siphon bottle to
increase the airbrush’s versatility.

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GETTING STARTED
Compressor
The Custom Micron does not require a high pressure air source
for most applications because lower pressures are best suited for
ultra-ne, slow, high-detail spraying, ideally between 5 and 20
psi. Any Iwata Studio Series compressor will operate the Custom
Micron eciently. But realizing the Custom Micron’s full benets
requires an adjustable or regulated air source with an air storage
tank. Other compressor considerations include the length of use
while spraying and the environment, or amount of space,
you spray in.
These Iwata Studio Series models come equipped with an air
regulator for precise air adjustment.
• Smart Jet Pro: Good for small studios and normal use.
• Power Jet Lite: Good for normal studios and extended use.
• Power Jet: Great for normal studios and great for extended use.
• Power Jet Pro: Great for normal studios and great for extended
use. (Two regulators allow two airbrushes on same unit.)
Assembly
1. Screw the air hose onto the compressor.
2. Screw the air hose onto the airbrush.
3. If using a Smart Jet Pro, Power Jet, Power Jet Lite, or Power Jet Pro
compressor, adjust the pressure to between 10 and 15 psi.
4. Check for any air leaks in the compressor or air hoses.
5. Place a few drops of cleaning solution or water into the
airbrush’s bowl.
6. Point the airbrush away from you.
7. Press down on the main lever (#13) to start airow through
the airbrush.
8. Pull the main lever back opening the airbrush’s nozzle.
9. Spray water through the airbrush to see how it sprays.

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GENERAL OPERATION
Fine-Line Spray
1. Depress the main lever (#13) to start airow.
2. Position the airbrush close to the surface, between 1/16
and 1/2 inch.
3. Pull the main lever back slightly to start paint ow.
• A longer distance to the paint surface produces wider lines.
• A shorter distance to the paint surface produces
narrower lines.
• Increased air pressure increases spray width.
• Decreased air pressure decreases spray width.
• The smallest lines are determined by skill and practice.
CAUTION: The needle and nozzle are very delicate.
Even a slight bend on the needle’s tip adversely
eects the spray pattern.

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Wide-Lines and Blending
1. Depress the main lever (#13)
2. Position the airbrush from 1/2 to 6 inches away from
the surface.
3. Pull the main lever back much further to release more paint
to cover the bigger area.
• A longer distance to the paint surface produces wider lines.
• A shorter distance to the paint surface produces
narrower lines.
• Increased air pressure increases spray width.
• Decreased air pressure decreases spray width.
• The Custom Micron’s maximum usable line width is
approximately 1-1/2 inches.
Pre-Set Handle (#11)
A threaded adjusting screw mounted behind the handle limits the
distance the main lever can be pulled back. This provides accurate
paint volume control and is especially useful for repetitive,
precision work.
Cutaway Handle With Pre-Set #11A (CM-C Plus Only,
Optional for CM-B, CM-C and CM-SB)
The cutaway handle allows quick paint clog removal without
removing the handle or needle.
1. Grip the exposed needle chucking nut (#10) with your ngers.
2. Pull it back while simultaneously depressing the main lever (#13).
3. Repeat this process several times until the airbrush is clog free
and spraying normally.
• The increased paint ow past needle and nozzle tip removes
many clogs.
• Don’t let the needle “snap”back into place. This could damage
the nozzle.

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Micro Air Control (MAC) Valve (CM-C Plus Only)
The MAC Valve enables innite airow control at the airbrush’s
head providing control between stipple, ne detail, and
background spray eects.
• Spray coarse stippling eects and increase to full atomization
in a quick turn.
• Fine tuned airow.
• Maximized paint atomization control.
• Open the valve fully during cleaning. The higher pressure pulls
more paint through the airbrush.
Stippling
Iwata airbrushes are designed to produce a wide range of
stippling textures.
1. Unscrew the crown cap (#1A) and screw onto the cap dock
located on the end of the pre-set handle (#12).
2. Unscrew the nozzle cap (#1B).
3. Adjust the air pressure between 5 and 30 psi.
• Low air pressure creates coarse stipples.
• High air pressure provides ne stipple eects.
• Paint viscosity also eects stippling texture.
Air Pressure
Working pressures generally vary between 8 and 60 psi,
depending on the type of surface, the desired spray texture,
and the paint’s viscosity. Try using 14 psi or below to take full
advantage of the Custom Micron’s unique, spray characteristics.
• Spray thick paint with greater pressure.
• Spray thin paint with less pressure.
• Spray large paint amounts with greater pressure.
• Spray small paint amounts with less pressure.
WARNING: Do not exceed 98 psi