On 29 Aug 2004 16:04:38 -0700, (raymondj) wrote:

I clean white china bristle brushes using paint thinner and one of
those metal combs used for cleaning brushes. This appears to work but
after time the amount of "usable" bristles gets smaller. From the
metal piece growning downward it turns into a rock.

I purposely try to get this section by turning the brush upside down
with fresh paint thinner on it and working it with the comb.

What am I doing wrong, or is this just life? Thanks.


It takes me about 10-15 minutes to clean a brush and there are several
important steps to doing it well. That's why I buy a box of
throw-away brushes and have a (very) few $25 brushes. My expensive
brushes are usually the ones I reach for, at the penalty of spending
the time to clean it. Expensive brushes will hold up well to
multiple cleanings, cheap brushes lose their bristles and fall apart.