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Title: Cleaning brushes
Post by: james1102 on March 13, 2014, 12:47:27 pm

What is the best way of cleaning brushes after using sanding sealer

Regards

James

Title: Re: Cleaning brushes
Post by: cdsc123 on March 13, 2014, 02:05:24 pm

The most effective and economical/environmentally friendly way I have recently found is to use a flat tin like Cafe Creme small cigars come in, pour in only a small amount of thinners/brushwash/acetone, to a depth of about 2mm. Holding the brush firmly push it down against the base at an angle whilst rotating the handle, this will very quickly clean all the fibres leaving only a small residue in the ferrule which once dry will prevent hair loss next time you use it. Quick wipe with a kitchen towel and done. Dispose of the residue using the same towel, leave it to evaporate.

Title: Re: Cleaning brushes
Post by: SailorGreg on March 13, 2014, 06:19:10 pm

Alternatively, if you only use the brush for sanding sealer (and having used it for SS, I wouldn't advise using it for anything else that matters), don't bother to clean it at all.  Yes, it will go hard, but next time you want to use it, pop it into the SS for a minute and it will be back to its nice soft state ready for use again.

Simples!   ;)

Greg

Title: Re: Cleaning brushes
Post by: james1102 on March 13, 2014, 07:41:44 pm

Thanks for your suggestions