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Dareen
7th November 2021, 10:15 AM
For many years I have restored old and stiff paint brushes by soaking for a couple of days in a straight Phenyle Disinfectant solution. These are brushes that have slowly stiffened up and need a refresh.

I mostly use water based paints and wash brushes thoroughly after use using Linseed Soap to finish and they keep their softness very well but over time they need a refresh.

Not so easy to find Phenyle Disinfectant these days so put it to the trusty forum for a possible modern day, economical, replacement.

The Phenyle treatment would get all the old paint softened and easy to rinse out and leave the bristles beautifully soft again.

Cheers, Fred

chambezio
7th November 2021, 10:37 AM
I use Diggers Paint Brush and Roller restorer. It is unusual stuff, meaning that there is little smell to it. I just get a group of brushes together and let them soak for a number of days, dependent on how crusty the brushes are. Put the "used" liquid into a bottle for the next time. If you can, syphon off the clear liquid.
I use dishwashing liquid to washout the residue of the restorer. You usual hardware should have it

Just an addition, use it to clean up your spray guns too. It does a great job of loosening any hard spots of paint