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  • David Lovell
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 2186

    #16
    Really! come on guys ,gallons of india pale ale ,window cleaner ,hobbit snot ,witches milk you are aware that there are many proprietary brands of airbrush cleaner available purposely made for the purpose of yep you've guessed it cleaning airbrushes.
    The large Mr Hobby tool cleaner im using at the moment has been in my possession for about four years I reckon still about a quarter left believe you me this stuff works my weapon of choice ,but then I'll wipe out the bowl on the ab with kitchen roll then fill with tap water( available in most homes if not gathered from your local well)give it all a good riddle with a paint brush ,tip out on to said roll flush through with water again then clean through with tool cleaner using the same process no more than a couple of squirts in the bowl each time if she blows clear I'll blow through with more tap water or some cheapo acrylic thinner just to neutralise any tool cleaner left all done onto a few bit of kitchen roll none of these pots full of dirty paint cleaner your left with wondering where to tip.
    Perhaps I've been getting it wrong but have never felt the need to store five gallons of home alchemy when purposely developed tool/airbrush cleaner is avaliable to all at I always think a reasonable price ,you don't need to have it four inches deep in the bath tub just to wipe down and blow through your airbrush.
    As always annoyingly yours Dave

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    • Mini Me
      SMF Supporters
      • Jun 2018
      • 10711

      #17
      After all that.........I think I'll stick with the smelly stuff, takes about 5 minutes and never a clog in over 25 years.

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      • langy71
        SMF Supporters
        • Apr 2018
        • 1948
        • Chris
        • Nottingham

        #18
        Not sure if this will help JR, but i found this interesting when i saw it...

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        • JR
          • May 2015
          • 18273

          #19
          Originally posted by stillp
          Cheapest IPA I could find is £18.46 for 5 litres, delivered free.
          Pete
          Edit: sorry, forgot the link! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133424894...MAAOSwBS5gPOu9
          Thanks Pete, noted and saved.:thumb2:
          Originally posted by David Lovell
          Really! come on guys ,gallons of india pale ale ,window cleaner ,hobbit snot ,witches milk you are aware that there are many proprietary brands of airbrush cleaner available purposely made for the purpose of yep you've guessed it cleaning airbrushes.
          The large Mr Hobby tool cleaner im using at the moment has been in my possession for about four years I reckon still about a quarter left believe you me this stuff works my weapon of choice ,but then I'll wipe out the bowl on the ab with kitchen roll then fill with tap water( available in most homes if not gathered from your local well)give it all a good riddle with a paint brush ,tip out on to said roll flush through with water again then clean through with tool cleaner using the same process no more than a couple of squirts in the bowl each time if she blows clear I'll blow through with more tap water or some cheapo acrylic thinner just to neutralise any tool cleaner left all done onto a few bit of kitchen roll none of these pots full of dirty paint cleaner your left with wondering where to tip.
          Perhaps I've been getting it wrong but have never felt the need to store five gallons of home alchemy when purposely developed tool/airbrush cleaner is avaliable to all at I always think a reasonable price ,you don't need to have it four inches deep in the bath tub just to wipe down and blow through your airbrush.
          As always annoyingly yours Dave
          Dave:smiling3::smiling3::smiling3::smiling3: Well up here in Lincs hobbit snot is as rare as hens teeth. Its finding something that is both cheap and works. I hate spending money on what I think are expensive big brand labels when I might find some cheaper method that works is fun. I'm off now to look at this MrHobby cleaner.

          As a side note Christine's aunty had well in her garden and the water was top rate.:thumb2:

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          • JR
            • May 2015
            • 18273

            #20
            Originally posted by rtfoe
            John, I don't know a solution for cleaning your flame thrower but cellulose thinners clean nearly everything for me.

            Cheers,
            Richard
            Thank you :smiling3::smiling3::smiling3:

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            • JR
              • May 2015
              • 18273

              #21
              Originally posted by langy71
              Not sure if this will help JR, but i found this interesting when i saw it...

              Thanks Chris , will have a look later.

              Meanwhile back to the cave.

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