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General Modeling => TIPS => Topic started by: Greif on 15 Jan , 2010, 14:13

Title: Final Spray with Distilled Water
Post by: Greif on 15 Jan , 2010, 14:13

Most of us use Windex to clean our airbrushes after spraying acrylics.  It is a very good idea to spray distilled water thorugh the airbrush as the final act of cleaning.  Windex contains ammonia, which is not good for plated metal; it will eventually eat away the finish.  Distilled water is pure, with no mineral deposits; therefore, it is an excellent and safe final spray medium.

Ernest

Title: Re: Final Spray with Distilled Water
Post by: Mr. Bill on 15 Jan , 2010, 14:34

Thanks for this advice.  I have just used the Windex to clean the airbrush after spraying future.  Using the distilled water makes a lot of sense! 

Title: Re: Final Spray with Distilled Water
Post by: Rokket on 16 Jan , 2010, 01:07

ahhh, interesting! I also empty the air comp thru the airbrush, figuring it blows anything left out, and dries.