dodgem37 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 We all use various implements with which to clean our airbrush. I use the following: Wow! That's big! The smallest brush fits into the nozzle screw opening and cleans extremely well. But I also found this/these: The handled one is re-usable with stiff bristles, much like the ringed brushes above. The white plastic one has soft 'rubber' bristles and is disposable. I just thought they may be of interest. Sincerely, Mark MikeC, Zank_Frappa, RandyB and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I use the one in the top photo as well, but have only found the smallest size to be useful (and useful it is!). The two in the bottom photo look like dental hygiene appliances! Where do you get them, Mark? Kev CANicoll and Zero77 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Same - I also have those brushes which I think came with an airbrush I bought. I don't use them often, but I do when I feel like I need to really get a good deep clean going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I use both including these below which I buy locally in Aus.. In the US you should be able to pick up GUM products at your drug store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 So they are dental hygiene products! Looks like something you might find in Daiso. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Yes they are Kev. There are many different types etc. I find similar to the photo above really good for both my H&S and Iwata brushes. I buy the above for about $7.00 Aus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I used the nylon bristle brushes shown in the first post, until the bristles all fell out...whatta mess as they fell out IN my AB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAKEITH Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Has anyone had problems with the plastic dental brushes melting in lacquer type thinners? I just wonder if it could leave a residue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I also use the 2 smaller brushes in the upper picture. All the other ones are too big. Be careful if you use it with "hard" thinner/cleaner, as i destroyed numerous seals in my Harder & Stenbeck airbrushes. Now i always remove them before using the brushes. I have some of the Gum stuff but i never tried them to clean my AB. But they are very useful if you have something stuck between your theeth ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Generally if Ive been switching back and forth between paint mediums, I go with acetone. It evaporates SO quickly, that after you get done blowing things out, it generally doesnt leave any residue that I have seen, and completely tackles acrylic, lacquer and enamel with ease. Zero77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Generally if Ive been switching back and forth between paint mediums, I go with acetone. It evaporates SO quickly, that after you get done blowing things out, it generally doesnt leave any residue that I have seen, and completely tackles acrylic, lacquer and enamel with ease. Except the spanish type of water based acrylics. That stuff is a real PITA to clean up when it's gone dry, or even worst : mixed with alcohol. (i say "mixed", but actually it just doesnt mix, that's precisely the problem ! ) Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAKEITH Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Speaking of "hard" thinners, does anyone know what the Testors "Dried acrylic paint solvent" is? It is about the only thing that will remove dried acrylic. Is it run of the mill lacquer thinner or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigant Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Speaking of "hard" thinners, does anyone know what the Testors "Dried acrylic paint solvent" is? It is about the only thing that will remove dried acrylic. Is it run of the mill lacquer thinner or something else? I don't know, but here is their website's MSDS with all the solvents in that product listed: https://www.rustoleum.com/MSDS/ENGLISH/50497A.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparzanza Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 We all use various implements with which to clean our airbrush. I use the following: What do they call these please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 'What do they call these please?' Bjorn, they go by many names, but this will get you what you need: 5 piece Airbrush Cleaning Brushes. Sincerely, Mark Sparzanza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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