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Post by Mence on Nov 20, 2013 15:06:44 GMT -5
Chaps.
Your thoughts please.
Doing mostly auto builds I find myself frequently switching between Acrylics, Enamels, Primers and Two Pack Clear resulting in much Airbrush cleaning in between, especially prior to clear coating. I find i'm getting through Airbrush cleaner at an alarming rate so was wondering if you guys know of a low cost, bulk (1litre sort of size) clean anything Airbrush cleaning fluid?
Many thanks.
M.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2013 15:17:17 GMT -5
Chaps. Your thoughts please. Doing mostly auto builds I find myself frequently switching between Acrylics, Enamels, Primers and Two Pack Clear resulting in much Airbrush cleaning in between, especially prior to clear coating. I find i'm getting through Airbrush cleaner at an alarming rate so was wondering if you guys know of a low cost, bulk (1litre sort of size) clean anything Airbrush cleaning fluid? Many thanks. M. Mence,I assume you have good extraction if you're using 2K anyway,but the automotive refinishers use a relatively cheap gun cleaning thinners.I USED to be able to top up my bottles from the SMART repair guys on branch,but alas that don't happen anymore!
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Keith Christie
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Post by Keith Christie on Nov 24, 2013 14:05:45 GMT -5
Have you had a look at the Zero paints Airbrush cleaner? This is available in one litre containers and works very well on tamiya and zero paints. Mr muscle window cleaner works well on Vallejo and lifecolor paints as well as the Vallejo Airbrush cleaner. I don't think there is a good all rounder due to the different chemical make up of the different types of paints we use. Hope this helps Best Regards Keith.
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Post by TRM on Dec 15, 2013 22:09:07 GMT -5
I dont' know a ton about the AB world as I am relatively new to the use of an AB. But I have found Windex to work well both as a thinner and a cleaner for Vallejo. Please someone comment if this should not be done.... Window cleaner is cool to use my friend! As the cleaner and thinner a like. The cleaning agents in the window cleaner actually help out with suspension within the paint...or breaking up the surface tension if you will. Vallejo's airbrush cleaner works similar as it not only cleans the brushes it acts as a thinner...or at least it does in my cave!! LOL!! If things get a bit too dried, like when I leave the bench to join the family for dinner and forget what in the heck I was doing....err...denatured alcohol is the first best bet! after that some slightly more invasive solvents may be needed, like lacquer thinner...but anything that you can do with less potent chemicals is the way to go. A note...Sonic Cleaners. Similar to electric jewelry cleaners but a bit bigger are the next evolution. Places like Harbor Freight carry them for little Dough (Dosh)....maybe about $25 or $30. Put the same window cleaner in the Sonic cleaner and let it run for a bit...you will be pulling out a brand new airbrush!
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Post by DennisM on Dec 16, 2013 5:34:26 GMT -5
I find that lacquer thinner (cellulose thinner over there) will eat through anything I have come across. Be careful , it will even eat through plastic. It can be found at any hardware store and compared to hobby product prices, it is practically free.
I have found that over time it will even eat through the chrome finish on an airbrush in side the cup.
Dennis
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Post by Tojo72 on Dec 16, 2013 12:11:26 GMT -5
Acrylics I clean with plain water or 91% iso-alcohol
For enamels and laquers,I get the 1-gallon jug of mineral spirits from Home-Depot
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