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  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Savannah, GA USA
Airbrush cleaning fluid
Posted by Bones-coa on Friday, October 10, 2003 10:13 AM
Guys, I normally use MM airbrush thinner to clean my airbrush. But that stuff is pricey! Is there anything else I can use that will clean as good and costs less? Thanks.

Dana
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  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Sandusky Ohio, USA
Posted by Swanny on Friday, October 10, 2003 10:59 AM
Go to Lowes, Home Depot or other building supply store and buy a can of Lacquer thinner. I use a plastic squeeze bulb dropper to transfer a little into the airbrush as a pre-use lubercant and to clean up afterwards. Also great as a thinner for enamel and lacquer paints. That's right, I said enamel! Be sure to use good ventilation.
  • Member since
    May 2003
  • From: The flat lands of the Southeast
Posted by styrene on Friday, October 10, 2003 11:27 AM
If you are using straight enamels, strong consideration should be given to a mineral spirits thinner. You can get a can at Home Depot/Lowe's for 2-3 dollars.
The mineral spirits cleans just as thoroughly, is significantly less toxic, is not as flammable as lacquer thinner, and because it primarily contains petroleum hydrocarbons (also called petroleum distillates), it provides more of a lubricant base for your airbrush components. Of course, you can also use it to thin your enamels. The Model Master thinner is very good, but is considered somewhat "hotter" (higher volatility). You might find that your paint goes on more evenly and with better consistency with mineral spirits--or maybe not. Try it.
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