After every day of play, degas the marker, remove the tank and loader, swab the barrel, clean the breech and bolt of paint and dirt, check o-rings and lubricate them with the lubricant your maker recommends. After a paint break, clean immediately before paint dries. Always follow your marker's manual, and never point it at anyone during maintenance.
A clean marker shoots straighter and lasts longer.
After every game day
| Step | Task |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barrel blocker on, remove loader and tank, degas |
| 2 | Swab the barrel |
| 3 | Remove the bolt, clean the breech |
| 4 | Wipe bolt and o-rings |
| 5 | Lubricate o-rings as specified |
| 6 | Reassemble and dry fire only as the manual allows (no paint, safe direction) |
Storage
Store the marker clean and dry, off-gassed, in a case. Store paint separately.
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Common questions
What lubricant should I use?
Use the grease or oil your marker's maker specifies. Some oils damage certain o-rings or electronic markers.
How do I clean up a broken ball in the breech?
Degas, remove the bolt, wipe and swab the breech and barrel, dry it, re-lube and reassemble.
How often should I replace o-rings?
When they are flattened, cracked or leaking. Keep a spare o-ring kit.