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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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i got two of my paints today and one of my brushes in the mail. cant wait to try it out, but want to know how you guys clean them and what ya do with them after there cleaned. i just dont want to wreck the brush on the first try, my other brush should be here this week also.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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clean your brush with mineral spirits and put some brush oil on it after its clean
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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thanks! where or what do u store your brush in when its cleaned?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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if you use one shot, odorless mineral spirits will be the best. I was using baby oil, but also got a bottle of XCaliber preservative that I am now using. Some guys use motor oil, some tranny fluid, its up to you.....
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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in the top tray of my "kit" just lay it flat...
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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thanks again! hope to get at it tonight otherwise tomorrow for sure. ill keep ya guys updated on how it goes.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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Ugh...."tranny fluid".........*shudder*
 
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 05:35 AM
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I know, I know, I didn't say I do it....lol, I said some people do.....
 
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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so i got the brush wet and gave it a shot! didnt do any thing cool just some lines and just played around. i have along way to go, but really enjoy it! hope to play around with it again tomorrow. need to find the camera and ill try and post some pics tomorrow night. hope i cleaned my brush right!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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Taking in the bike for the fender to be finished stripping

Check out his work, http://poboykustoms.com/, some great stuff.
 
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