I used to do the same thing, up to 5 rinses. Brush still went hard. Found that you need to use dawn on the brush and wash out the thinner from the bristles. You squirt soap on brush and work it in. Rinse and repeat until the soap produces plenty of suds. Dawn won’t produce suds when thinner is still in brush.
@DirdyJoker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that.
@coreyparsons3637 Жыл бұрын
Try using kerosene instead of paint thinner, it’ll keep the brush soft
@charlenethompson3073 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video - well explained and simple!
@dirkydoesit4 ай бұрын
Great tips!
@chuckwalla2967 Жыл бұрын
After cleaning, can this brush used with latex paint next time?
@rozcindylove45833 жыл бұрын
Did you do that when your brush was still wet. My brushes are rock hard. No joy with turps
@tillmansr20023 жыл бұрын
I've cleaned out my brush with a similar process, however I'm finding after a day or two, the brush is still damp. How long does it take for the brush to dry (of the mineral spirits) to be used for the next use?
@jacobbresson90313 жыл бұрын
typically mine are dry the next day. try tapping the excess thinner out before you hang dry or wrap it up.
@accolade372 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for posting!
@Katwoman4318 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jake. Appreciate it.
@cruiselover99033 жыл бұрын
Can I use lacquer thinner to clean an oil paint brush?
@MMaxPower2 жыл бұрын
I wish I have the patience to clean my brushes when I use one. Usually end up in the trash can. I will use this method next time. Thanks.
@jacobbresson90312 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@peterevans819411 ай бұрын
I do it basically the same way , but finish with a couple of washes with detergent and water...Also, I always clean the ferule and handle as well... At least in the UK, there seem to be two broad types of "professional" painter and decorators: those that never seem to clean anything and every tool or bit of equipment is covered in multiple layers of paint and splatter, and second type who are meticulous in their clean up, and their general approach to the job. Sadly, the latter seem to be a minority....
@nestormejia26924 жыл бұрын
Yeah paint thinner is the best for Clean paint brushes for least 30 minutes always is between 2 or 3 times
@reeselittle35 Жыл бұрын
Bro! Thank you!
@MollyPinon3 жыл бұрын
Really helpful, thank you!
@russellmotter50224 жыл бұрын
How often do you clean the brush? 30 min ? 1 hr? 3hr?
@brendan.19794 жыл бұрын
Probably less than 10 minutes until it runs clear I would say.
@Adriana-vp1rm3 жыл бұрын
I used white/mineral spirit on a water - based paint brush. It got hard. How do I clean it? Do I need to use paint stripper on it, or is there a different way.
@jacobbresson90313 жыл бұрын
Might have to toss that one. There are a few companies that make brush wash. Krud kutter brush wash is available at home Depot, that'll probably work but by the time you buy that and spend an hour cleaning it, might just replace it 🤷♂️
@Adriana-vp1rm3 жыл бұрын
@@jacobbresson9031 Thx. I didn't realise it back then that u don't mix water with mineral spirits.
@Rosyellow2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou great video 🙌🦋🙏
@brendan.19794 жыл бұрын
Imagine how long you would be there trying to clean an oil based brush under a tap only lol 😆 🙈
@TKRACING8283 жыл бұрын
Can you use lacquer thinner
@jacobbresson90313 жыл бұрын
you can, but the harsher solvents can distort the brush filaments/bristles
@nicoherrerai3 жыл бұрын
First, the solvent is not the base for any paint, is the medium, and all mediums have solvents, water is a solvent too. So you mean organic toxic solvents.
@arncj18 Жыл бұрын
if ud wait 1 day ud poor back clear spirit that has separated
@ghdirroshanzade77933 жыл бұрын
👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
@gordonnewton48323 жыл бұрын
Pro painters don't clean oil brush out as a rule ,you have one tin of white and one of colour.
@jackwardley36263 жыл бұрын
no you need to clean you cant store them for ages and just start using them.
@laurens74922 жыл бұрын
That makes no sense at all. Everything gets cleaned every time.
@DeanLangley Жыл бұрын
He said Pro. Meaning he paints everyday. Probably keeps them in a brush safe or a bucket of water. Smear thinned down grease in the brush and it isn’t necessary to get it whistle clean.