northshorechrome Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 I tried searching butvno really luck on epoxy and brushes in same sentence. Im new to airvrushing cranks and just bought everything from gun to tank to hoses and 60 different etex paint, etex pour on epoxy. What I need to know is what brushes do most of you use to put on epoxy? Can I use acid brushes if I clean them first and remove loose fibers? I can find them for $20 for 144. Other then that there all $1+ a brush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 great bargain make sure you re-crimp so hairs don't get in yer clear. I use cheep sponge brush and toss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorechrome Posted April 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 I can get foam brushes for 2.5 times the cost of the acid brushes since foam are 33 cents at the cheapest. Does it make a difference what to use since the etex is self leveling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 I use a cheap 1/4" wide flat nylon bristle artist's brush; use it and clean it in lacquer thinner afterwards, and it lasts for several years. Costs $2-3 at Michaels or Hobby Lobby. The fine bristles help to burst any bubbles in the epoxy as you apply it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reelentless Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Get the Testors 1/4 wide white handle crome tip ones. They are fine bristled and I feel they are the perfect balance of strength. Clean with denatured alcohol. About 50 cents each after using a 40% off at Hobby Lobby. Read the tip here on TU. Life saver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 I like the finer hair associated with artists brushes. And like Bob said the finer hair seems to burst any bubbles left over from mixing. I tried the acid brushes and didn't like them at all. I've got some sable hair brushes that I've been using for several years. Just be sure to clean them well after use and they will last a long time. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorechrome Posted April 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Well good to know you can reuse them. Read somewhere that said once a brush was used for epoxy it cant be cleaned thats why I was thinking throw aways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hobby lobby cheap brushes, they come in a round bin . 100 brushes for 2$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveG Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 As already said the artist fine hair brushes are best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Even with thorough cleaning, an artist's brush will eventually build up hardened epoxy at the base of the bristles. My latest brushes have lasted 3 years and are still going strong so their moderate cost is inconsequential compared to most craft tools. It doesn't take an expensive brush; in fact, I prefer inexpensive nylon bristle brushes because they won't shed hair and the nylon has the right amount of spring to apply epoxy the way I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basspikeperch Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 At walmart they sell cheap plastic brushes. You can get a 30 pack for two bucks. They are plastic and the bristles never shed. I have experienced no problems with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogAddict Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 At walmart they sell cheap plastic brushes. You can get a 30 pack for two bucks. They are plastic and the bristles never shed. I have experienced no problems with them. X2 on this and I cut them to 3-4 inch lengths after I use them to stir the next batch of epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunkist Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 X2 on this and I cut them to 3-4 inch lengths after I use them to stir the next batch of epoxy. X3, my walmart recently had them on sale in the 30 packs for .99, I bought all they had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybait Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I like the Walmart deal too. I use them for D2T. Before I use them, I use scissors to trim off about 1/8" of the bristles to make them a little firmer for pushing the epoxy around. Sometimes I have to pick a fiber out of the epoxy but not often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'l Robzilla Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 For etex the testers brushes at the hobby store are awesome. anything nylon with fine bristles work great and you tend not to loose any bristles in the process. the finer the brush the better the coat "i think anyway" good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 I use these and toss them. Not worth the time or effort to clean.......just what works for me. I also get my BSI slow cure from them. It is labeled as theirs. What they charge in shipping is what i'd pay for gas driving around to buy it. http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/gpm/gpmgpmr8062.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
