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I use a "three wash system." I use the solvent (such as acetone,
xylene, or tolulene) recommended by the paint manufacturer. I pour solvent into three sealable containers, large enough to hold the brush, clean up to the feral (pun intended). I wash a new brush the first bath before using the brush the first time, or if its been laying around collecting dust. When I want to clean the brush after use, I was it in the first bath to get the worst cleaned off. I also have a dog grooming comb (small) to work out any dried bits. Once it is reasonably clean, I squeeze it out and pat it dry. Next I wash it in the second bath. This cleans the remaining residue out of the bristles. Squeeze and pat dry. Inspect and if it is clean enough, I rinse it thoroughly in the third bath and spin dry and hang it from the rafters. This is probably not a good place to hang them, but its the only place I have. I also use to use Paly-Solve sometimes, then I would use warm soapy water and a brush conditioner. Save your dirty solvent in a seperate container, allow it to settle for a few days then pour off the clean thinner on top and save for another day to use as bath one and two. The remaining sludge in the bottom can be left open to dry out and then properly disposed of. I evaporate everything, never flash it. "Paul Oman" wrote in message hlink.net... | | | I recently purchased a very expensive paint brush (hoping it would paint | the boat for me!) | | Anyway, I realized I don't really know how to clean a paint brush.... | | I dip it in solvent a few times and use a 'brush spinner' - but don't | really know if I am doing it right. No big deal with cheap brushes, but | the $ ones need to last a while. | | paul |
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