Clean Paint Brush with Wire Brush and Thinner
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How To Clean A Paint Roller & Paint Brush Fast. DIY Hacks Cleaning a Paint Brush. painting tips
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To clean the paint brush, first wet the brush bristles with a small amount of thinner from the bucket. Hold the wire brush against the paint brush bristles, using the side of the bucket for support, and scrub in a downward motion. Flip the paint brush over and repeat the scrubbing action on all sides and the flat part of the bristles, working to remove any dried oil-based paint from the bristles and the ferrule (the metal band). Dip the brush in the thinner and repeat the scrubbing, then pat the brush repeatedly against the bottom of the bucket to force cleaner thinner up into the ferrule and flush out embedded paint. Repeat this process, changing the thinner in the bucket as it becomes heavily laden with paint, until the thinner runs clear.
Goal: Remove all oil-based paint from the brush bristles and ferrule.
Tools and materials
- Sturdy Bucket
- Wire Bristle Brush
- Paint Brush (with oil-based paint)
- Paint Thinner (Mineral Spirits)
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