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benet
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I read that vinegar was the best stuff for storing epoxy brushes, that it didnt dry out over time like acetone.
has anyone tried this, does it work, will it be ok even for a "finishing" brush?
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Ben
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Matthieu Libeert
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Great, Thanks for sharing your findings
Some picture could be cool as well...
Matthieu Libeert
Founder MAT2 Composites X Sports
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vinegar for brush storage ?
benet
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12 Years Ago
it seems plausible like they say in mythbusters :p Never tried it, maybe you can try it for us ;)
matthieutje65
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12 Years Ago
i am trying it. so far .. yes it stops the epoxy from cuing and turns it into a sort of cream like...
benet
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12 Years Ago
Great, Thanks for sharing your findings ;) Some picture could be cool as well...
matthieutje65
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12 Years Ago
So initial tests seem to confirm that this method is OK. Soak used epoxy brushes in vinegar for a...
benet
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12 Years Ago
Just use acetone, it doesn't leave any residue on the brush, cleans thoroughly and won't dry out in...
ChrisR
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12 Years Ago
ChrisR, I follow your way of thinking and I am doing to same! but the problem with acetone is,...
matthieutje65
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12 Years Ago
I don't follow I'm afraid? All I use is epoxy and 90% of my work is in carbon, if you introduce...
ChrisR
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12 Years Ago
I have always used acetone on my finishing brushes ( that arnt so cheap) and have found that they do...
benet
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12 Years Ago
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