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Clean Oil-Based Paint Brushes

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How to clean a paint brush

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For oil-based paints, mineral spirits are required for cleaning. Pour mineral spirits into a disposable cup. Dip the brush into the mineral spirits, working it into the bristles. Use a paint scraper or the brush comb to remove as much paint as possible into the cup. Repeat this process with fresh mineral spirits until most of the oil-based paint is removed. After this initial cleaning, you can then proceed with the water and dish soap method described in the earlier steps to thoroughly clean any remaining residue.

Goal: Remove oil-based paint from brushes using appropriate solvents.

Tools and materials

  • Disposable Cup — Holding mineral spirits
  • Paint Brush Comb — Combing out paint from bristles
  • Paint Brush — The item being cleaned
  • Paint Scraper — Scraping paint from bristles
  • Mineral Spirits Sunnyside Corporation — Dissolving oil-based paint

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in the sheath. It'll help your bristles keep their shape and be ready for your next project. That's how you clean your brush when it comes to water-based paint. When it comes to oil-based paint, you're going to need mineral spirits or whatever the manufacturer of your paint suggests that you use. Just go ahead and dump a little bit in a cup, soak your brush, scrape off all the paint, and then do your water and soap. Take care of your tools and they'll take care of you. Anyways, it's Friday night. You guys already know what I'm about to do. I'll catch you

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