AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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Paint Brushes

X-FUZZ

Joined: December 30, 2009
KitMaker: 96 posts
Armorama: 64 posts

Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 09:08 AM UTC
I read that Red Sable brushes are not as good with Acrylic paint as they are with Oils. Also I read that if you use Red Sable with with Oils you should not use the same brush with Acrylics. The article also said Synthetic brushes were the best for Acrylics. What is your opinion.

sdk10159

Joined: December 08, 2005
KitMaker: 556 posts
Armorama: 433 posts

Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 09:34 AM UTC
Bob,
I've used Red Sable for both oils and acrylics and never had any issues. However, before switching between, I thoroughly clean them.
Same goes with the synthetic brushes.
Steve
I've used Red Sable for both oils and acrylics and never had any issues. However, before switching between, I thoroughly clean them.
Same goes with the synthetic brushes.
Steve

Hwa-Rang

Joined: June 29, 2004
KitMaker: 6,760 posts
Armorama: 1,339 posts

Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 11:55 AM UTC
I use red sable as well as synthetic brushes, for oil's, enamels and acryllics. Never had any issues.
Just make sure you clean them well. If you clean a brush in white spirit and shortly there after use the brush with acryllics, you might get a problem. Make sure any cleaning fluid is completely evaporated.
I do prefer god quality sable brushes over the synthetic ones. They keep their shape a lot longer.
Just make sure you clean them well. If you clean a brush in white spirit and shortly there after use the brush with acryllics, you might get a problem. Make sure any cleaning fluid is completely evaporated.
I do prefer god quality sable brushes over the synthetic ones. They keep their shape a lot longer.
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