2007 December | Paintball Gear

Pure Energy 20 oz CO2 Paintball Tank
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Tippman A5 plus flatline barrel MEGA MARKER PACKAGE
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NEW Tippmann US ARMY TACTICAL ALPHA Paintball Gun
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Paintball Tippmann 98 Side Velocity Adjuster REAR STOCK
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Spyder Victor Java Stainless Steel Bolt Kit Rear VA
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Tippman Paintball Gun Part Tippmann Model 98 Custom
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Tippmann Model 98 M98 Custom Side Velocity Screw
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New Tippmann A 5 A5 WAS E Grip Flatline Paintball Gun
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Tippmann A 5 Sniper paintball gun E grip Flatline NEW
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Tippmann A 5 SNIPER Paintball gun WAS E grip Flatline
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NEW Tippmann X7 CQB Paintball Gun Pack X 7 EGRIP E GRIP
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New RAP4 T68 Paintball Pistol Gun Marker with Holster
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How to clean and maintain a Paintball marker? Here are a few professional tips and tricks

The fact that your gun shoots paintballs doesn't mean you shouldn't clean it. Hey, you should be able to clean it with your eyes closed man!

This is no laughing matter. I know you got into paintball not for the cleaning part. Probably you tried to get out of the house and do something because you wanted to avoid cleaning. But a clean paintball gun means a clean mind and a professional player.

Why do you think you have jammed triggers or barrel breaks? Huh Sherlock? That's right! Because of bad maintenance. So if you want take your paintball game into the next level, you'd better follow a few cleaning procedures. They are free!

What will you need? A manual (unless you know your marker by heart) you need a squeegee, some paintball oil, paper towel, soapy water and spare parts.

- Every paintball marker has different manuals and cleaning procedures but one thing is common to all - work on your marker without the air source attached and make sure that the safety is on.

- Cleaning your tank is just as important. If air comes out of the tank's O-rings they have to be replaced. If you want to avoid replacing your O-rings every week you should lubricate them regularly.

- A marker should be inspected after each and every game and cleaned at least (!) once a month. You'll discover paintball residue and broken pieces in your marker and you really want to give it some nice cleaning.

- Put a squeegee through the barrel and wash the barrel with soap and water and give it a good dry. As long as your barrel is dry you won't encounter any further troubles.

- Thoroughly clean the inside of the marker using whatever works for you. Let it be Q-tips or your sister's toothbrush, we don't care as long as you get to all the hard to reach places.

- There are O-rings all over your marker and you want them all lubed up. A few drops will do the trick.

- Clean the hammer with a damp towel. Make sure that there is no dirt or grease on it. The grip frame also tends to get dirty with dust and paint.

- Check that batteries are looking fresh and don't ooze battery juice.

When your paintball gun looks spiffy and clean you can put it back together following the manufacturer guide.

Remember that there also ways that can help you avoid a dirty gun. Getting a gun case is one thing that can keep your marker happy. Avoid getting your marker on the ground and keep it out of mud and rain. We know that things can get tight on the field but you paid a lot of money for that marker and you want to keep it shooting as long as possible.

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i dont know what the problem is with my paintball tank/gun?

well when i go screw in my tank on my gun a 48/3000 guerrilla air the gauge will it has the # and wut not hits the back of the grip/handle on my gun and wont screw in any more do ya know why and wut can i do to fix that.. i need to know quick cause im goin to play on sunday.. thanks

The 09 SLG Basic uses a rail mounted ASA. You might be able to move it back some more so that the tank's gauge clears the back of the trigger frame.

You'll need to remove the grips and battery to access the allen screw that holds the ASA from sliding which is accessed from inside the trigger frame. Loosen the screw, slide the ASA back so the gauge clears, then tighten screw again.

Here's a link to the 08 model SLG - see page 21 for a diagram. Should be the same with the 09 or if you have the 09 manual handy use it for reference.

http://www.dyematrix.com/manuals/ProtoManuals/SLG_Manual.pdf

If that doesn't work., go with one of Nerdcore's suggestions.

Homemade Tank Grip