Nozzle size - what’s it all about?

[rtfoe]

Gunzes are lacquer Max.

Cheers,
Richard

[Guest]

Gunzes are lacquer Max.

Cheers,
Richard

Okaaaaay Richard, finally sorted! I just went with the recommendation of the kit (Eduard) and for some reason assumed they were acrylics.
Cheers
Max

[JR]

Morning Max .
It appears IPA is one the main constituents of acrylic airbrush cleaners and used in a lesser degree in thinners.
I used to buy rather expensive named cleaners now use the IPA in my ultrasonic cleaning tank.
The ultra sonic cleaner is a great tool, no chance of dropping the tip down the sink ! I bought a small one made by Ultra, just big enough to take the needle length. If you want to clean your glasses put a little washing up liquid in with some warm water, works a treat !:smiling2:
Glad you have made a start, practice is the best thing, and remember this is fun, that's what I keep telling my self !
John

[Mr Bowcat]

Agree with John about an US cleaner, great tool to have. Be warned though, it can take the plating/coating off of some items.

My other hobby is shooting. I used by US to clean the cylinder from my black poweder revolver and it took the bluing off! :tired:

[Guest]

Morning Max .
It appears IPA is one the main constituents of acrylic airbrush cleaners and used in a lesser degree in thinners.
I used to buy rather expensive named cleaners now use the IPA in my ultrasonic cleaning tank.
The ultra sonic cleaner is a great tool, no chance of dropping the tip down the sink ! I bought a small one made by Ultra, just big enough to take the needle length. If you want to clean your glasses put a little washing up liquid in with some warm water, works a treat !:smiling2:
Glad you have made a start, practice is the best thing, and remember this is fun, that's what I keep telling my self !
John

Morning John
Thanks for that additional info on IPA, I had no idea. I might look at ultrasonic cleaners in the future, but I need to give my money box time to accrue some more pennies! Re the glasses, that’s something I DID know about, been doing it for years!
Cheers
Max

[Guest]

Agree with John about an US cleaner, great tool to have. Be warned though, it can take the plating/coating off of some items.

My other hobby is shooting. I used by US to clean the cylinder from my black poweder revolver and it took the bluing off! :tired:

Now you’ve scared me Bob!

[JR]

Agree with John about an US cleaner, great tool to have. Be warned though, it can take the plating/coating off of some items.

My other hobby is shooting. I used by US to clean the cylinder from my black poweder revolver and it took the bluing off! :tired:

Bob..... I forgot it can take the plating off, Max you can add distilled water to it if you want.
The normal shop cleaner removed the internal plating in the bowl of my H&S ! .
John

[Guest]

Bob..... I forgot it can take the plating off, Max you can add distilled water to it if you want.
The normal shop cleaner removed the internal plating in the bowl of my H&S ! .
John

Stop it John, I’m now living in fear!!

[JR]

Stop it John, I’m now living in fear!!

Don't Max.....the IPA mix is as strong as you make it. Its not effected your glasses has it, and they are plastic lenses.
You could start by seeing if a week mix say 30% IPA gave good results. It will save you loads of money in the long run, read this article, I've given the address.

http://www.holycrapitslate.com/cheap-airbrush-cleaner/

John.

[Guest]

Don't Max...... IPA is as strong as you make it. Its not effected your glasses has it, and they are plastic lenses.
You could start by seeing if a week mix say 30% IPA gave good results.
John.

Hi John
The optics I’ve used it for have been mainly glass lenses in cameras, telescopes and binoculars to remove greasy fingerprints etc. I use washing up liquid for plastics whenever possible. I get the feeling that this could be a whole new thread?

[JR]

Hi John
The optics I’ve used it for have been mainly glass lenses in cameras, telescopes and binoculars to remove greasy fingerprints etc. I use washing up liquid for plastics whenever possible. I get the feeling that this could be a whole new thread?

Not wrong , the mention of cleaning will cause much discussion. let's sit back, have a cuppa and a slice of cake and wait. ! :smiling2:
John.

[Guest]

Don't Max.....the IPA mix is as strong as you make it. Its not effected your glasses has it, and they are plastic lenses.
You could start by seeing if a week mix say 30% IPA gave good results. It will save you loads of money in the long run, read this article, I've given the address.

http://www.holycrapitslate.com/cheap-airbrush-cleaner/

John.

Okay, I’ve just read that link John; very eye opening and useful!

[Guest]

Not wrong , the mention of cleaning will cause much discussion. let's sit back, have a cuppa and a slice of cake and wait. ! :smiling2:
John.

I like the slice of cake idea:thumb2:

[Mr Bowcat]

Interesting, I've never thought about using IPA to clean glass lenses. Could be useful for my rifle scopes. :thumb2:

I might not use it on my contact lenses though. :smiling2:

[JR]

Interesting, I've never thought about using IPA to clean glass lenses. Could be useful for my rifle scopes. :thumb2:

I might not use it on my contact lenses though. :smiling2:

Bob.... I mix 30% IPA with water, we use it for cleaning in the house, good for wiping down work tops in the kitchen, just as good as most proprietary cleaners.
John.