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    Default Alternative thinner for Clear Plastic?

    Does anyone have any ideas for a cheap alternative for cleaning brushes to the proprietary thinner for Rustins Clear Plastic?

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    Default Answering myself

    I e-mailed Len Smith at the Woodsmith (the Australian Agent for Rustins) - he confirmed that the thinners was a special witch's brew.

    So I fell back on Plan B - use a disposable brush. If you are looking for some not bad examples of these try here:
    http://www.bolly.com.au/grp/index.html

    Pictures of the project will follow in a few days.
    Cheers

    Jeremy
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    Dang, I was awaiting on the edge of my chair with bated breath.

    Why am I not surprised to be disappointed? Disposable brushes is my workaround too.
    I may be weird, but I'm saving up to become eccentric.

    - Andy Mc

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    Quote Originally Posted by jmk89
    Does anyone have any ideas for a cheap alternative for cleaning brushes to the proprietary thinner for Rustins Clear Plastic?
    I use multi purpose thinners for cleaning brushes when working with Rustins Plastic coating and let them dry thoroughly before using them again. The thinners in the starter kit I only use for thinning the brew I make up when I don't need a high gloss finish.

    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Evan Pavlidis
    I use multi purpose thinners for cleaning brushes when working with Rustins Plastic coating and let them dry thoroughly before using them again. The thinners in the starter kit I only use for thinning the brew I make up when I don't need a high gloss finish.

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    Thanks, Evan. I take it you are referring to the "Diggers" multi purpose thinners that you buy at Bunnies, not something exotic.

    BTW, just to make it a bit easier, could you put up here the composition of the Rustins Thinners shown on the container? (I would do it myself, but I threw my container out before making a note of the contents)
    Cheers

    Jeremy
    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by jmk89
    Thanks, Evan. I take it you are referring to the "Diggers" multi purpose thinners that you buy at Bunnies, not something exotic.

    BTW, just to make it a bit easier, could you put up here the composition of the Rustins Thinners shown on the container? (I would do it myself, but I threw my container out before making a note of the contents)
    Cheers

    Jeremy
    Yes, make certain you use multi purpose and not laquer or enamel thinners.

    Cheers

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    Default Data sheet

    I attach the safety and data sheet on the thinners, obtained from Rustins. Does anyone know a product similar to this?Attachment 21698
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    Jeremy
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    have you tried white vinegar for cleaning?
    Any thing with sharp teeth eats meat.
    Most powertools have sharp teeth.
    People are made of meat.
    Abrasives can be just as dangerous as a blade.....and 10 times more painfull.

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    Default Testing

    Laquer thinner works.
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    Jeremy
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    Default Disposable brushes, like JKM & Skew.

    I use the really cheap brushes for anything that is expensive to wash out & then just chuck the brush away.

    If you lurk around the cheap Chineses shops you will fine whole packets of bushes at about $7 a dozen.
    Cliff.
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