Wooster 0018070000 Use and Care Manual
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1. lt Cleaning Tips General Advice Every coating is different refer to the paint label for the manufacturer s cleaning instructions Prime the applicator before painting to make it load faster and clean easier Wet it thoroughly with fresh water then spin it out and blot with a paper towel until it is just slightly damp Wooster recommends breaking in a brush or roller like this only for water based paints using water Always clean immediately after use and it will take much less time and be more effective Do not allow brushes to soak for long periods Soaking may cause the adhesive that holds the filaments to fail damage the filaments themselves make wooden handles swell or crack or ferrules rust We advise against using W li the same brush in both ni oil and water based i coatings Keep one set of Wit i brushes for latex or i W A acrylics and another set KS for oils This will make Booster cleaning uncomplicated and extend the life of the brushes Paintbrushes It isn t the brush s fault many of today s coatings are designed to dry quickly making them problematic when it comes to cleanup The paint resins bind to brush filaments and set up within a very short period of time To improve cleanup we recommend a 3 step process It helps preserve the filaments and fine tips in professional paintbrushes and lengthen the life of the tools For Water Based Paints Synthetic Brushes2. STEP 7 Rinse the paint from the brush with warm water while combing out the brush from base to end with both sides of our 1831 Painter s Comb This will ensure that you have loosened all partially dried paint from the inside of the brush STEP 2 Adda liberal amount of hand cleaner with pumice to the brush and work it in completely There are many brands of hand cleaner that will do the job some are liquid while others are a thick paste that are scooped out of the container Hand cleaner that is petroleum or lanolin based will help condition the brush too Again use the comb to get paint out of the interior of the brush STEP 3 Rinse the brush well until the water runs Clear of all paint and hand cleaner You may need to add some regular hand soap during this final process for very hard to clean primers paints and stains After the final rinse do one last comb through to make sure the paint is completely removed from the center of the brush Then spin comb and hang to dry For Oil Based Paints Bristle or Synthetic Brushes Oil based coatings are exceptionally difficult to clean Due to the cost and disposal problems of solvents and the time involved for the process it may not make sense economically to clean the brushes Instead allow them to dry and throw them away However if you do want to try to reuse them work excess coating out of the brush and clean immediately after use Mineral spirits pain
3. ing the brush filaments Store brushes hanging inside their keepers or wrap the brush in a paper grocery bag clean newsprint or aluminum foil If you can t hang your brush at least lay it flat Don t stand a brush on its end which will cause the filaments to curl Store roller covers upright in a paper bag not plastic or cardboard box to avoid flat spots in the fabric The Wooster Brush Company 800 392 7246 www woosterbrush com Any use storage or disposal of paint or solvents must comply with all applicable federal and state laws C 201114 9 11
4. oleum distillates for the best results check the label Repeat the wash and rinse steps until the water runs clear e Spin until damp To avoid matting of the fabric stand on end to dry Protect Your Investment The 1831 Wooster Painter s Comb is a valuable tool to speed up cleaning The tight heel portion of a brush near the ferrule is the hardest part to clean If old paint stays in the heel it will build up and cause the brush to lose its flex and capacity Use the comb to separate the filaments allowing soap and water into the heel during cleaning and afterward to straighten the filaments before storing When using fast drying coatings or working in dry hot or windy conditions you ll need to clean the brushes frequently perhaps every two to four hours Keeping an extra set of brushes on hand will allow you to remain productive while the used brushes dry after cleanup If you can t clean your brush or roller immediately following a job wet it with paint seal it in aluminum foil or a plastic bag with the handle sticking out and tied closed with a twist tie or rubber band This keeps the brush or roller from hardening until it can be cleaned properly After cleaning dry a brush or roller by shaking and spinning it thoroughly Then take more moisture out with paper towels or a clean rag Never hit a brush on a pail or the top of your shoe to get water out It can permanently damage the epoxy hold
5. t thinners and lacquer cleaners are designed for this process There s such a wide variety of oil based coatings polyurethanes stains enamels varnishes primers always read the manufacturer s recommendations on the can label Keep cleaning with the recommended solvent Massage ai 5 the solvent into the brush bristles Change the solvent as it gets cloudy or dirty And when you think the brush is clean do it again For synthetic brushes wash with solvent and then follow with the 3 step process Natural bristle brushes should not be cleaned in soap and water Use only the solvent recommended for thinning the coating to keep the bristles from flaring Then spin comb and hang to dry Roller Covers It s a losing battle to try to clean roller covers that have been used in oil based coatings simply let the cover dry and put it in the trash Even with latex and acrylics most people choose not to clean synthetic roller covers because it takes too much time and it s rarely effective in the end it doesn t offset the cost of a new cover However shearling natural sheepskin covers are an investment worth preserving You can also use these tips for cleaning synthetic covers if desired e Scrape out excess paint with a 5 in 1 tool Clean immediately after use e Rinse the roller cover thoroughly with running water e Wash with soap and warm water M then rinse Choose a detergent that contains petr
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