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Made in ca
Grey Knight Psionic Stormraven Pilot





Canada

Hi guys !

I am a new airbrush user, and as I work in a laboratory, I have access to many solvants. I would like to know if somebody have a "recipe" to prepare some airbrush cleaner solution, or at least if you know what is the best to clean an airbrush,

Many thanks !

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Secretive Dark Angels Veteran



UK - Warwickshire

Mostly the best thing depends on the paint being cleaned.

Firstly, avoid anything that will corrode chrome. Your airbrush has a lovely smooth chrome plating that you ideally want to keep.
Common sovlents in the cleaners are isopropyl alcohol, acetone, ketone, amonia amongst others. Only use as harsh a solvent as the paint calls for.

I clean my airbrush out with pure acetone, which is a tad overkill on regular acrylics, but does the job pretty quick. Some lab tests could dial in the ratio, probably find the perfect thing to mix it with for better results.

edit ~ saying that I use acetone, I should probably mention that I got an airbrush with ptfe o-rings and seals specifically for solvent resistance. Most cheap airbrushes have rubber seals. Which will not last long under acetone.

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Perturbed Blood Angel Tactical Marine



Toronto

I've used Tamiya's and Vallejo's airbrush cleaner, tried windex, and a few other art store brand cleaners. At the end of the day I generally use Methyl Hydrate which is a near odorless paint thinner. You can get it at Canadian Tire (since your dakka profile is set to Canada).

It's cheap, very effective, doesn't smell, and doesn't have any adverse side effects on any chrome pieces. Not sure how it would effect any rubber o-rings, I wouldn't expect them to fare well if left submersed in it.
   
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Grey Knight Psionic Stormraven Pilot





Canada

Thanks for your help. Have prepare a 50/50 demineralized water / acetonitril solution today, gonna try it. If it does not work, I will visit my Canadian Tire

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Ancient Venerable Black Templar Dreadnought





Canada

Find out what O-rings they use: Buna, Viton
That will largely determine the solvent.
Brake fluid is stronger harsher type: designed to preserve O-rings and steel.
I use it after a few painting sessions with careful purging.

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Grey Knight Psionic Stormraven Pilot





Canada

I have a chinese airbrush, approx. 30$, so the o-ring should be rubber ones

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