Any product to restore paint brushes?


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Old 03-11-06, 07:20 AM
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Any product to restore paint brushes?

I apparently did not do a good job cleaning my paint brushes after using enamel. Is there a product out there to rejuvenate paint brushes? If there is, who sells it?
 
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Almost any home improvement or hardware store will stock at least one product for your situation.There are actually a variety of these products available and many are under store brand labels and are termed "paint brush cleaner" or similar wording.Also companies such as Red Devil make products for this job.Because of the varieties and likely store brand versions I suggest you go to a hardware store and speak to qualified help to assist you in choosing the right product.Big box stores will sell these products as well however you will get little or no assistance.Remember that paint thinner and paint remover are NOT what you need for this job.You need a dedicated paint brush cleaning product.
 
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You're right about finding help @ the Depot or Lowes.
 
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Old 03-11-06, 12:24 PM
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E-Z Water Wash Brush Cleaner is available at Sherwin Williams Paint, most True Value and Ace Hardware stores, and many independent Paint Shops and Hardware Stores

Black can, purple stripe

Follow the instructions on the can
It's effective, not too offensive (they all are a bit wiffy), can be rinsed in the sink, and the cleaner that's not washed down the sink can be re-used
 
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It will also help to use a wire brush when cleaning a paint brush.
 
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OK, I'll P/U the product. Thanks for the advice.
 
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Old 03-28-06, 01:13 PM
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I have been unable to locate E-Z Water Wash Brush Cleaner. I checked 2 Ace Hdws & 1 independent Hdw store. I even did a Google search & could not find a listing. Is that the exact spelling? I will try Sherwin Williams next.
 
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I never have need of the brush cleaner but would think any paint store would have it or atleast know about it.
 
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I like the idea of using a wire brush to clean. I bought a purdy brush comb, rather expensive at $8.00 and it worked very well but a wire brush would probably be better.
Gotta try that.
 
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I use a brush and comb in concert with the solvent

If E-Z is not available at the local hardware stores, I'd try a local paint shop
If they don't have that brand specifically, they'll have another good one

Your looking for one where you sit the brush in a jar of it overnight, then rinse out the brush in the sink, and save the remainder of the solvent for another day
 
 

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