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If you have painted something with oil based paint why can't you clean the brushes with water?
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∙ 14y ago
Because soap and water are NOT oil based. Oil based means you need to use an oil-based thinner to clean brushes and spills.
The materials used in oil-based paints are not soluble in water, even with the added surfactant effect of soaps. (Some paint may come off hands as the soap loosens the dead outer layer of the skin.)
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoBecause it stains the brush and won't be able to come off, my advice to it, is, that don't use oil based paint anyway it is bad for the environment.
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Can you use gasoline to clean oil based paint on brush?
It may work as gasoline is powerful, but its not ideal. Try linseed oil.
When would paint thinner not be used to clean paint brushes?
When you've been using latex paint. Then clean them only in water.
How can you clean a paint brush without paint thinner?
You can clean it in hot water with a lot of soap. I do that anyway, after using thinner and it leaves my brushes soft and smooth.
What type of paint brush do you use with RustOleum?
That depends on how good a job you want to do. Though they cost more, and they are a pain to clean with an oil based paint like Rust-Oleum, quality brushes (top of the line synthetics) give you the very best job, no matter what your skill level as a painter. Two excellent brushes I can recommend are Wooster Pro Classic and Purdy.
What do painters use to clean there brushes?
Early on, straight water was used. Later, turpentine and specialty brush cleaners were developed.
Why does oil based paint require thinner to clean up?
Oil based paint is not water soluble and so needs paint thinner to clean the brushes etc.
When would turpentine or paint thinner not be used to clean paint brushes?
When The Paint Is Not Oil Based. example: Latex Paint!
What does a girls' lips taste like?
It depends on if she brushes her teeth or has a clean high gene!!! NOTE it should be something you will remember!!!!! good luck!!!
How do you clean brushes used to stain timber?
Test Tube brushes are used to easily clean the test tubes .When you've been using latex paint
What do you use to clean chimneys?
chimney brushes of course!
How do you clean out a chimney?
With a set of chimney sweep brushes.
If you clean your makeup brushes with olive oil will it make you breakout?
No you won't and olive oil does a great job of cleaning brushes
What does a test tube brushes do?
They are used to clean test tubes. :)
Can you paint latex paint over oil based paint?
Yes, oil based paint is very versatile and can be painted over many painted surfaces, including those previously coated with latex paint, as long as the surface is dull and clean.
Can you use gasoline to clean oil based paint on brush?
It may work as gasoline is powerful, but its not ideal. Try linseed oil.
With what brush can you clean your horse with?
There are a variety of brushes for different parts of the body.
How can horse brushes be cleaned?
A good way to clean them is to soak them in water, if you want a quick cleaning of soft brushes, is to use a curry and run it through them.
