Tamiya 87089 Airbrush Cleaner 250ml, 87089

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Put some in a container (old margarine tub / yoghurt tub etc). Dump the business end of the airbrush in the cleaner and leave it for about 30 minutes. Scrub the bits with a stiff paint brush. Strip the working parts and leave them in some fresh cleaner for a while longer if needs be... Or just to be sure. That will sort it.

With all this talk of cheaper glue, I gotta wonder - just how much building does everyone do? I get through maybe a bottle a year, and it’s just not worth the savings to go for cheaper bulk options for me! But maybe there are folks churning through it faster than me? even the paint reservoir and a cotton bud took some effort, doesnt look like it did when it was brand new just prior to this test. Best reason to buy Tamiya Extra Cement in the small bottle is for the small bottle & excellent pointed cap brush.Give it a soak in IPA or metho, or Windex (the clear blue liquid with ammonia in it). If you use Windex, make sure that you wash it out thoroughly, as the ammonia can damage the chrome in the a/b. This automotive windshield washer fluid makes an outstanding airbrush cleaner and as you can see it’s dirt cheap For cleaning out the brush. I use Spraycraft or Liquid Reamer cleaner from an aerosol can. I then spray some tap water through the brush to clear out any remaining cleaner. Acetone for both Acrylics and Enamels and it works hundreds... the Acetone cleans it up shiny shiny. Been using this for a while, works very well. Only thing i find a problem is getting the last of the spray out of the can. You know its in there but tried, shaking and more shaking even soaking can in hot water but usually end up throwing can out! Anybody else have this issue??

I have had no problem whatsoever using Tamiya acrylics through my H & B Evolution. I use both Tamiya and Xtracrylic thinners all the time - mostly Xtracrylic thinner - and that works well for me in making the Tamiya flow well through the brush. There are a lot of different products that are suitable for cleaning an airbrush. These range from name brand products made by the same companies that make airbrushes and airbrush paint, to run of the mill household items that you probably already have under the sink or in the garage. Paint building up is common with acrylics. Again a brush and some Alcohol or Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner work very well. First I flush out with two or three cups of water with compressor as high as possible. Preserves airbrush cleaner. Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner works very well with the acrylic Vallejo Game Color which are a pain to airbrush. Should work with Tamiya as well. Alcohol is also a very good cleaner for all things acrylic. I do not recommend using cotton buds with airbrushes, though it seems to be common practice. I highly recommend using old brushes instead.Had no problems thinning and using Tamiya, forgot about the smell! Went on well and cleaned the airbrush in the same way after normal lacquers, no problems. Many thanks to you all for yet again helping with hard earned advice!!