Kickerfish Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Is there anything I can soak my brush in after I'm done putting my Devcon on so that I can re-use the brush, or should I just figure on throwing the brush away every time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodaddy Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 De-natured alchohol. Clean the brush in it thoroughly then wash it in a little soapy water. It'll be good as new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 De-natured alchohol. Clean the brush in it thoroughly then wash it in a little soapy water. It'll be good as new 100% correct! Hoodaddy wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 I don't soak brushes, I aggressively clean them in acetone or lacquer thinner and brush them out on a piece of cloth until they are dry and all the bristles have separated. Some of my brushes have clearcoated 100 baits and are still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Soak them in acetone for about 15-20 min. Then take them out and let them dry. They will be stiff once they are dry, but you can work the bristles with your finger and it will be ready to go. Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castmaster Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 is there ever any problem with residual thinner on the brushes messing withthe epoxy? how long to you wait before reusing them? do you need to go with a better quality brush to start with? i've just been buying cheap $.39 brushes and tossing after each use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Soak them in acetone for about 15-20 min. Then take them out and let them dry. They will be stiff once they are dry, but you can work the bristles with your finger and it will be ready to go.Skeeter right on master!! the only time I have to use a new brush is if I pull the bristles out. the acetone evasporates very fast so that has never been an issue....just squeeze the brush with a paper towel after removing from acetone and flick the bristles. By the time you have a batch of devcon mixed it is ready to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
