enamel thinner

Go to any hardware/paint store and get some lacquer thinner. It stinks but it will dissolve just about any type of paint. Usually comes in a big jug or can for a few bucks and will likely last you for several years.

M.

Mineral turpentine is the answer, it is almost the same thing as enamel thinner, does not smell as bad as laquer thinner. Can be purchsed pretty cheaply from your hardware store. Does not work as well on dried paint as laquer thinner does though.

dont use laquer thinner on artificial hair brushes: it melts them

Art supply stores sell a green soapy gel brush cleaner, and it really works well to get the old paint out of the brush without harming it. Just follow the instructions, rinse well, and you're done. I've been using it before putting up the brushes for a couple of years now, and the death rate among my good brushes is way down.

Yesiree, check out your local art supply store. We have Hyatts here in Buffalo and they have a few different brush cleaners, all of which work like magic. Craft sores are a good l to look for this kinda stuff, as well!

Fade to Black...

Finally purchased a couple of airbrushes, did some test painting with Acrylics, and started with the Enamels. I must say, airbrushing is much easier than it sounds. My son & I did a quality job on a snap-together test subject (Monster truck :D).

Problem: Getting the paint off of the bottle feed tube (a residue exists) and the nozzle. Both have been sitting in mineral spirits for several days now, and I still can't get 'm loose.

Brush is a Badger 350.

Model Mann: I'd try lacquer thinner. The metal Badger 350 shouldn't be affected.

Thanks....I was concerned 'cos of the 'aroma' of lacquer thinner....guess if all else fails....thanks!