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Windex and Future
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Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 11:14 AM UTC
Will Windex clean Future from my Air Brush?
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Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 11:18 AM UTC
Yes. But, make sure you flush it with plenty of water afterwards. The amonia in the windex will etch brass. I lost a fine tip that way.
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Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 11:47 AM UTC
Thanks for the help.
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Posted: Friday, December 23, 2011 - 04:03 AM UTC

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Yes. But, make sure you flush it with plenty of water afterwards. The amonia in the windex will etch brass. I lost a fine tip that way.


+1 on the above. It's critical you run distilled water afterward.

Rob
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Posted: Friday, December 23, 2011 - 11:47 PM UTC
Rob is right...distilled water works best. I lost a good needle as well. not expensive, but a pain in the butt....

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