Gun Maintenance

A well-maintained paintball marker will last longer and be more reliable, and so should be disassembled and checked for problems routinely. For example, it is not uncommon for the O-Ring to break, or for paintballs to break inside the barrel. The latter problem can be solved temporarily when the player is "in the field" by using a pipe-cleaner-like tool referred to as a squeegee. However, it is important to disassemble the marker after the game and properly clean out any affected parts with water.

After cleaning the marker, it should be lubricated with commercially available paintball lubricant. Do not use firearm oils or lubes; these are petroleum-based and will dissolve the internal O-rings and fittings. The player should then ensure that the marker is unloaded before firing several shots to blow out any remaining paint and dry out the interior.

Occasionally, more serious problems such as broken parts will occur. In this case, the player should not attempt to provide their own replacement part, but should contact the manufacturer of the marker for an official new part.