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solvent for finish
Posted by: David Nichols (---.dsl.hstntx.sbcglobal.net)
Date: October 24, 2020 10:18PM

is there a solvent that you can use for cleaning brushes after use of say, Flex-coat and Pro-kote ? - and yes I know the easiest and quick way is to use disposable brushes....I would like to use better qual. brushes and and be able to use them again....

thanks

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Re: solvent for finish
Posted by: Gary Goldsmith (---)
Date: October 24, 2020 11:06PM

I use denatured alcohol with real bushes. Have been very pleased with the results. I'm an amateur but the difference has been dramatic over the first couple I did with disposable.

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Re: solvent for finish
Posted by: Dennis Danku (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: October 24, 2020 11:21PM

Flex-Coat brush cleaner

Dennis J. Danku
(Sayreville,NJ)

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Re: solvent for finish
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: October 25, 2020 12:21AM

U-40 brush cleaner

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Re: solvent for finish
Posted by: Roger Templon (---.paw.cpe.atlanticbb.net)
Date: October 25, 2020 08:27AM

Like Phil says.....U-40 brush cleaner !

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Re: solvent for finish
Posted by: Robert Ford (---)
Date: October 25, 2020 11:52AM

That brush cleaner works real slick!

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Re: solvent for finish
Posted by: Lynn Behler (---.97.252.156.res-cmts.leh.ptd.net)
Date: October 25, 2020 04:33PM

U-40 brush cleaner.

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Re: solvent for finish
Posted by: John C. Allgood (---.lightspeed.hstntx.sbcglobal.net)
Date: October 25, 2020 11:06PM

Have gotten good results with the Flex Coat epoxy cleaner.

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Re: solvent for finish
Posted by: Mark Talmo (---)
Date: October 26, 2020 01:02AM

David,
The structural composite industry has relied and utilized acetone for decades as a clean-up solvent for epoxies. I have used it for years and will continue to do so. At $15-20/gallon, it costs a fraction of what “specialized” solvents cost. It would not surprise me to learn most “brush cleaners” are predominately acetone. While any chemical needs to be treated with care, consider that regular household fingernail polish remover is basically acetone. It is a no-brainer to me.

Mark Talmo
FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE.

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Re: solvent for finish
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: October 26, 2020 10:07AM

There is no acetone in the U40 Brush Cleaner product.

The U40 cleaner is made to simply set the brush in until next use. There is nothing to "clean." It won't evaporate at a rapid rate so even a very small container will last weeks if not months before it disappears.

Wipe the brush off with a paper towel to remove any excess finish. Pour maybe an ounce of the Brush Cleaner into a small plastic cup. Set the brush into that and go on about your business. Next time you need to use it, just pull it out, wipe off with a paper towel, and go to work. Unless you don't plan to use the brush again for perhaps a month or more, you can just leave it in the cleaner until such time as you need it again.

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Re: solvent for finish
Posted by: John Sansevera (---.hsd1.ny.comcast.net)
Date: October 27, 2020 06:33AM

I'm a fan of using Denatured Alcohol

Fishing is not a matter of life or death, it's much more important than that

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