Has anybody used the foam brushes with this? How did they work, do they soak up to much paint?
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I didn't use foam because you need to be pretty accurate, but there was so much "paint" I could've done 2 cars, so I don't think the foam will soak up too much.
952270
I have used these brushes for both type of applications......wet as well as dry.
1985671
I just used it with Duracoat over the weekend. It worked fine except being my first time using one of these guns, I sprayed on too thin of material/too much air, so the paint dried before hitting the surface. I was trying to be a little careful, but I might need to redo the Duracoat now. Lesson learned, get the right air/material mixture.
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I used a roller and brush and it works just fine. Turns out textured like painting a wall though. At first the roller just slid around but as soon as it gets tacky it rolls nicely. Use a normal 1/4 " nap roller. Don't use a bed liner roller or you'll just scrape the paint around.
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If you treat them right, they will last a very long (thousands of records) time. Do not leave them in the tank overnight. Do your cleaning and if you want to use the SC the following day, remove the brushes, rinse them in warm tap water and squeeze the excess onto a paper towel. Put them up to dry. Toss a few drops of solution on them the following day , slip them into place and get back to work. Easy Peasy!
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Try using a polycrylic next time. I use and abuse these brushes daily with polycrylic, latex and chalk paints. They wash up nicely with a little soap and warm water. Eventually, they'll begin to get stained and the metal ferrule will accumulate dried paint. When this happens, I just boil some water, add a few drops of dawn dish liquid and the brushes and let them soak until the dried paint comes off. They clean up beautifully!
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It doesn't foam up though if the glue layer is thin enough. Like in a nice tight joint, there won't much gas bubbles in the joint and it will be strong. Only the glops that squeezed out will foam up. Also it works as a coating - to test this paint the glue onto a test surface and it will stay the same color and doesn't foam or expand.
1108441
No water. The directions say to spray on, use brush-top cap to work foam into surface, then wipe with absorbent cloth or vacuum area when dry. Hope that helps.
1286325
It probably depends on the soap you're using, but the wash and wax stuff for power washers that i got from walmart doesn't produce a thick foam. I spray the soapy mixture on our rv, then brush, then rinse to get a good clean.
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My kids used them a few times and they spread paint all over the paint cups and the cup holder on the easel and days after it dried I washed it and it came right off. They haven't gotten their clothes stained with that paint yet but I'm pretty sure it will wash off.
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i have a special brush i use (its actually a brush for applying hair color but a stiffer type paint brush works to). i brush the foam filter off real well then the corrugated filter i bang with the brush then brush it off. then i use canned compressed air and blow out any leftover dust in it. i rarely have to wash the foam, only done that twice in six months and have just finally bought a replacement filter, not because original worn out or anything, but because i use my vac for residential cleaning and can just change the filter between houses instead of cleaning it out. i just clean them both when i get home and use the compressed air. i have a special brush i use (its actually a brush for applying hair color but a stiffer type paint brush works to). i brush the foam filter off real well then the corrugated filter i bang with the brush then brush it off. then i use canned compressed air and blow out any leftover dust in it. i rarely have to wash the foam, only done that twice in six months and have just finally bought a replacement filter, not because original worn out or anything, but because i use my vac for residential cleaning and can just change the filter between houses instead of cleaning it out. i just clean them... » Read More i have a special brush i use (its actually a brush for applying hair color but a stiffer type paint brush works to). i brush the foam filter off real well then the corrugated filter i bang with the brush then brush it off. then i use canned compressed air and blow out any leftover dust in it. i rarely have to wash the foam, only done that twice in six months and have just finally bought a replacement filter, not because original worn out or anything, but because i use my vac for residential cleaning and can just change the filter between houses instead of cleaning it out. i just clean them both when i get home and use the compressed air. « Show Less
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My kids each use these brushes and they get them very wet when in use. Not in the shower, but it appears to designed well to prevent any water damage.
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I use them for buffing off wax and wouldn't trust any other microfiber on my paint. I occassionally even use it for drying/wiping off (when I don't have access to a fan blowing the water off the car.) As for washing, I've never used it for that so can't comment. I'd recommend buying a wash mitt for that purpose.
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I use a soft damp paper towel, then a dry paper towel. The paints also wash out of clothes.It's not paints. It's markers. They're just real juicy. Totally washable in my experience.
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I'm new to airbrushing as well. I got a hobby compressor from a company called Harbor Freight. It's a small thing, barely makes any sound, and gets good reviews. You can get a whole airbrush kit from them, but I wanted multiple brushes and a gravity feed one, so I got this brush for cheap. If you have a harbor freight near you I suggest stopping by, take the brush with you even, and match it up. They're small compressors, and very simple. Look for one with the moisture trap and pressure regulator on it. They sell it without the pressure regulator on it, and you'll want one with it rather than buy one separately. You can get the same basic compressor on here as well, but from Harbor Freight they've always got coupons online and in flyers, or sign up to have them mailed to you on their site even. You also could simply order it on their website if you DON'T have a Harbor Freight store near you.
607446
nope i bearly started clearing before used spraymax bought it had real job go cart lol you could use a paint brush to insted of paint gun i wouldnt reckamend it but its your money!
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depending on the size of the brushes, you may want to get a set of smaller brush guards and not the variety pack. it would work very well to keep art brushes in shape.. (just not sponge brushes)