How to remove dried Acrylic paint on Sable paint brush?

[F-16]

I use Sable paint brushes to apply MM Acryl paint. The brushes are starting to get dried paint build-up close to the ferrule.

I have tried cleaning the dried paint with:

 

MM Enamel brush cleaner. - Nothing.

MM Acryl thinner/cleaner. - Nothing.

Lacquer thinner. - Nothing.

Windex. - Nothing.

Soap and water. - Nothing.

 

Other than the dried paint, the bristles are in good shape.

 

Is there any type of cleaner that will remove the dried paint on the brush, and NOT harm the Sable bristles?

 

Thanks.

 

Scott

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[dnl42]

I've found Windsor & Newton Brush Cleaner and Restorer to be extremely effective for acrylics as well as other paints. I clean all my brushes in this.

 

While it's listed as bio-degradable and non-toxic, it is deadly to plastic.

[ElectroSoldier]

I use The Masters Brush soap, WN is basically the same thing.

If that fails how about airbrush cleaner? I dont know if it will destroy the bristles but if its splayed out its dead anyway.

[F-16]

Thanks for the help guys. I really appreciate it!

 

I will look into both of them, since they are basically the same and do the same cleaning.

 

I don't have any AB cleaner, but I don't think it would do the job.

 

Scott

CNJC-IPMS

[Helmsman]

This https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Model-Kits/Paint-Brushes/1-75-Ounce-Thinner-Brush-Cleaner/p/1037 worked really well for me.

[lesthegringo]

I've found that gunze lacquer thinner will do the job gently, even if you do have to let it soak for a while

 

Hth

Les