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Airbrushing Windex?
Hisham
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Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 05:24 AM UTC
Just wondering if it could harm the AB, or is it actually good for cleaning the AB and thinning acrylic paint.. as I've heard some say?

Hisham
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Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 05:30 AM UTC
Windex has a very small amount of ammonia in it. It should not be enough to damage your ab. If you want to be extra cautious, just spray some water through it, after the Windex.
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Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 06:45 AM UTC
I use Windex all the time to clean my air brush and follow that up with shooting a couple of cupfuls of water afterwords. No issues what so ever.
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Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 09:33 AM UTC

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I use Windex all the time to clean my air brush and follow that up with shooting a couple of cupfuls of water afterwords. No issues what so ever.


Same here (some time alcohol - rubbing type).
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Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 09:54 AM UTC
Excellent for cleaning an AB.

I don't recommend it as a thinner because WINDEX contains ammonia and ammonia will break down the binding agents in
the paint.

Cheers.
Joe
Hisham
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Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 02:27 PM UTC
Thanks for your replies and advice, guys!

Hisham
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