Brush clean up

[Brian Runau]

I made the mistake of using brush cleaner for synthetic brushes on a natural bristle brush. it did not like it. Any way to save the natural bristle brush? thanks Brian

[Tom M King]

I would try Acetone on just the tips to see what it will do. That's usually the last thing to use in brush cleaning, but I wouldn't get it up under the ferrule.

[Brian Runau]

I would try Acetone on just the tips to see what it will do. That's usually the last thing to use in brush cleaning, but I wouldn't get it up under the ferrule.

Thanks Tom.

[mark mcfarlane]

Brian, what is the exact problem with the brush? Just leftover paint in the bristles or something else?

Do you have a brush comb? I find combing 'every so often' along with the solvent works better/faster.