View Poll Results: What do you use to wash/rinse your brushes with ?

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  • Soap

    7 33.33%

  • Dishwashing Liquid

    5 23.81%

  • Washing Powder

    5 23.81%

  • Dishwasher Powder

    0 0%

  • Other

    4 19.05%
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  1. 18th September 2006, 07:06 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Metal Head View Post
    Hi,

    I just used the search facility and this thread is close to the subject matter I was after. Once I have finished with the cleaning up of the brush I generally wrap it up in newspaper as in the image attached.

    Are you aware if there is a better way of doing this?.

    Thanks to those who reply.

    Regards
    David
    That looks like a great way to protect the bristles.

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  2. 18th September 2006, 05:22 PM #17
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    Have not noticed/seen the 'old' cakes of Sunlight Soap.
    Is it still around?
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  3. 18th September 2006, 07:54 PM #18
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    Napisan in warm water for both acrylic and oil based paints.
    Soak overnight.
    Rinse.
    Wrap in paper.

    Going to try the fabric softener next time.
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  4. 20th September 2006, 12:13 AM #19
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    Thanks lads for your replies - much appreciated.

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