GSI Creos PS-290 0.5 mm Trigger-Type Airbrush Parts

Replacement Parts for the GSI Creos PS-290

Precision airbrush components can be affected by regular use, dried paint, cleaning, or accidental damage. Replacing the correct component can help restore normal paint delivery and spray behavior without replacing the complete airbrush.

Because PS-290 parts are model-specific, always check the product title, part number, and listed compatibility before installing a replacement component.

PS-290 0.5 mm Needle & Nozzle

The needle and nozzle are precision components that directly affect paint delivery and spray performance. The PS-290 uses a 0.5 mm configuration designed for its broader spray capability, so correct sizing is important when replacing either component.

• 0.5 mm replacement needle: Replace a bent, damaged, or worn needle with the correct PS-290 component.
• 0.5 mm replacement nozzle: Inspect the nozzle when paint flow becomes restricted or the spray pattern changes unexpectedly.
• Matched sizing: Needle and nozzle components should correspond to the intended 0.5 mm PS-290 configuration.

Flat & Round Blowing Air Caps

The PS-290 uses interchangeable front-end air cap configurations that provide different spray characteristics. This collection includes both flat and round blowing air caps for compatible PS-290 setups.

• Flat blowing air cap: Designed for a fan-style spray pattern when used with the appropriate PS-290 setup.
• Round blowing air cap: Provides a round spray pattern for compatible applications.
• Air cap selection: Choose the configuration that matches the spray pattern required for the project and the airbrush setup being used.

Cap Ring & Front-End Components

The cap ring helps secure compatible front-end components of the PS-290 assembly. If the original ring becomes damaged, lost, or worn, a correctly matched replacement can help restore proper assembly of the air cap system.

Front-end parts can appear similar across different GSI Creos models, so use the exact product listing and part number to confirm compatibility before installation.

When to Inspect PS-290 Airbrush Parts

Changes in spray behavior do not always mean that a replacement part is required. Paint buildup, incorrect thinning, cleaning residue, or improper assembly can cause similar symptoms, so cleaning and inspection should normally come first.

• Irregular spray pattern: Inspect the 0.5 mm needle, nozzle, and selected air cap.
• Restricted paint flow: Check the nozzle and internal paint passage for dried material.
• Changed fan or round spray pattern: Inspect the blowing air cap and cap ring for buildup, damage, or incorrect assembly.
• Visible needle damage: A bent or damaged needle should be replaced with the correct PS-290 component.

PS-290 Cleaning & Maintenance

Routine cleaning helps reduce dried paint buildup around the needle, nozzle, and air cap. After painting, remove remaining material and flush the airbrush using a cleaner appropriate for the paint being sprayed.

Handle the 0.5 mm needle, nozzle, blowing air caps, and other precision components carefully during disassembly and reassembly. Refer to the appropriate GSI Creos parts diagram or manufacturer instructions when servicing the airbrush.

PS-290 Part Compatibility

Some GSI Creos replacement components may be shared between compatible models, but interchangeability should never be assumed from appearance alone. Nozzle dimensions, threads, air caps, and other specifications can differ between airbrushes.

Always verify the individual replacement part listing before using a component with the PS-290 or another Mr. Hobby airbrush.

Find Parts for Other GSI Creos Airbrush Models

Replacement components for additional Mr. Hobby and GSI Creos airbrush models can be found through the GSI Creos Airbrush Parts model selector .

Complete GSI Creos airbrush models can also be compared in the GSI Creos Mr. Hobby Procon Boy Airbrushes collection .