Airbrush cleaning using LIFE TONE PAINTS ?

[cloudycr]

What is the best thing to use for clean up when using life tone paint in an airbrush

[AJH]

I would think any type of thinner or acetone would clean it up just fine. 

[John C]

Lacquer thinner. Lifetone being lacquer I would think that 1+1=2 so lacquer thinner.  Did I mention Lacquer thinner.

[insane1]

depends if lacquer base use paint thinner if water base i like using windex

[Lone Wolf AK]

If using water-based colors, the best cleaner I've found is a mix of 1/3 water; 1/3 Windex; and 1/3 Wildlife Colors Cleaner (WCC8004 in the latest McKenzie catalog).  Windex alone works well also.  I found that trying to use laquer thinner to clean my airbrush between colors didn't work well when using water-based paints -- it caused more clogging.

Laquer thinner for laquer-based paints, of course.

[babowhunter]

Been there...done that!

[John C]

Lifetone is lacquer,  Hydromist is water based.

[cloudycr]

well john c if you would like to be a ass about it i have been using thinner to clean my air brush but i am using a Aztec brush and even after cleaning with thinner i am still having problems with it stopping up ,1+1=2 yes and when i get on here looking for help its  not because I'm stupid its because Ive tried everything i no to do ,read the archives and are still having problems for some reason some of you BOYS that at platinum member seam to believe that because that is posted below your avatar that gives you the right to be a smart ass well some off use are on here to learn and for help ,if i wanted to listen to a Bunch of smart ass remarks i would talk to my wife now that's said thanks to everyone for the help!

[Jerry Huffaker]

If you don't already have them, get some of the little airbrush cleaning brushes, just shooting thinner through the gun won't always get all the paint out, it might need a little scrubbing.

[Ted Befus]

Perhaps you should also learn to take your airbrush apart and clean it thoroughly

[Wildlife 1]

A good quality Lacquer thinner not a cheao brand. Go to an auto paint supply Company and get it.

[cloudycr]

yes ted i have took it apart and clean it everytime i use it if i don't it will not work but just wondering if there was a easier way than taking a half hour everytime i use it to clean everything i was using walmart brand thinner didn't figure it would matter but i will try a better brand ,what i have been using is like pooring water in it it just gums up,thanks for all the help

[dugart]

Here's an idea that I've found works pretty darn well; spray lacquer thinner through airbrush to flush out most of the paint. Then use lacquer retarder as a final rinse, leave some in your cup / bottle for storage. It seems to prevent the leftover paint residue from hardening and when you start up again, the gun limbers up right away.....works for me!

[AJH]

Well Cloudycr, It looks like you asking this question, taught me a few things too.  I assumed thinner would take care of water based paints too, but from some of the responses, maybe that's the reason for some of my issues. Thanks Lone Wolf!

[cloudycr]

thanks for all the help guys i will try the sugestions and see what happens  ,im tired of fighting with it everytime i got to use it