How to Fix a Paintball Air Leak

Paintball is a challenging combat-style game played with guns that shoot plastic paint-filled balls. Games are generally played on a paintball field, or on private property between two or more teams of players. The guns fire using compressed air, typically CO2. One common problem associated with paintball guns over time is an air leak. Air leaks will cause the weapon to fire poorly or not at all. Fixing your paintball gun's air leak can be accomplished with little difficulty.

Things You'll Need

  • Screwdrivers
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Instructions

    • 1

      Unload the paintball gun completely. Remove the hopper, air canister and any paintballs that may be in the weapon.

    • 2

      Take the paintball gun apart completely. As all paintball guns vary, consult your owner's manual for disassembly instructions.

    • 3

      Remove all the O-rings from the paintball gun. Examine all the O-rings for damage. Over time, O-rings may become cracked from improper lubrication or wear and tear.

    • 4

      Replace the damaged O-rings with new O-rings. Lubricate the inside of the weapon with appropriate lubricant. As all paintball guns vary, consult your manual for details covering lubrication specifics.

    • 5

      Reassemble the gun. Test fire the weapon to ensure that it's operating properly.