Saturday, February 27, 2010

How do i clean brushes dirty with oil paint?

Paintbrushes are expensive. Protect your investment by cleaning them immediately after use. A paintbrush used with oil-based paints can wear out quickly if not cleaned and stored properly.


Instructions


Pour approximately 1/2 qt. paint thinner into a clean bucket. : Dip the bristles into the paint thinner and swish around. : Comb paint from the bristles with a wire brush. : Dip the bristles into the paint thinner again and swish. Throw out the used paint thinner and clean out the bucket. Repeat this process two more times. Place the handle of the paintbrush in the palms of your hands and rub hands back and forth to shake out residual moisture. Do this over a paper bag or bucket to keep the liquid from spraying on you. Place the paintbrush back into its cover or wrap with plasticHow do i clean brushes dirty with oil paint?
Put them in paint thinner or gasoline. not in the house the fumes are bad for you .. maybe in the garage or something .then let the solvents dissolve them and then rinse them off and put them in the sink with bleach and water let them soak and then wash with hot soapy water .that will take care of them..I used to be the worse at getting oils on brushes and lucky my mother knew how to take it out.. lolHow do i clean brushes dirty with oil paint?
turpentine or paint thinner
Use 'turpentine' or go to a 'paint store' and get a 'brush cleaner' for 'oil paint.'
wipe off with turnpentine
mineral spirits
turpentine, then good old soap and water. Don't get oil paint in the sink, especially not in clumps. Hope that helps.
turpentine found at any hardware store

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