I've around 40 airbrush jars that are clogged up with old dry paint (enamel).
I ask my comrades, is there an easy way to clean them up?
I've scraped them, wire brushed them, sat them in Ace paint stripper and had them soaking for 2 weeks in thinners all with little success.
If there is a way I'd be most grateful for the info.
Peter
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flitzer
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Posted: Sunday, January 04, 2004 - 10:09 PM UTC
MrRoo
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Posted: Sunday, January 04, 2004 - 10:24 PM UTC
I spray mine with oven cleaner and leave overnight. Clean under running water and if need be I spray them again.
PS> it is easier to clean them as you go rather then let them build up.
PS> it is easier to clean them as you go rather then let them build up.
flitzer
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Posted: Sunday, January 04, 2004 - 10:44 PM UTC
Thanks Mr Roo,
I will try that.
And I know I should clean as I go, but I tend to keep the left over paint for a while for touch ups and who knows, there might be enough left for part of another kit. Reality cut-in: I'm a lazy old git .
Thanks again for the tip, really appreciate it.
Wing-waggle to you.
Peter
I will try that.
And I know I should clean as I go, but I tend to keep the left over paint for a while for touch ups and who knows, there might be enough left for part of another kit. Reality cut-in: I'm a lazy old git .
Thanks again for the tip, really appreciate it.
Wing-waggle to you.
Peter