Alternative thinner for Clear Plastic?

[jmk89]

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

[jmk89]

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.

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

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. :D

[Evan Pavlidis]

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

[jmk89]

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

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

[Evan Pavlidis]

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

[jmk89]

I attach the safety and data sheet on the thinners, obtained from Rustins. Does anyone know a product similar to this?21698

[soundman]

have you tried white vinegar for cleaning?

[jmk89]

Laquer thinner works.

[Cliff Rogers]

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. ;)