View Full Version : Need to know what an acid brush is?


BigFish
05-27-2004, 01:56 PM
Recommended I use one to put on my envirotex. What is it, what does it look like and where can I find them? I looked at Michaels Crafts and Home Depot and no luck. A picture of one would help me so I know what I am looking for.:D Thanks for any help in advance.

Gloucester2
05-27-2004, 03:01 PM
Home Cheapo in the plumbing section . . . same brush used to apply flux while soldering. Metal handle. Red Top has'm too near the rod wrapping stuff (if it's still out).

BigFish
05-27-2004, 03:05 PM
Thanks Gloucester2, of course I was looking in the paint dept.:smash: Much appreciated.:D

new jack
05-27-2004, 03:25 PM
acid brush

BigFish
05-27-2004, 03:50 PM
Ahhhh.....thanks NewJack....you the man!:D I will have that wood at the next meeting and I will pm you a couple days prior to confirm. Thanks man.:happy:

Nice to see you last night.;)

Diamond Tackle
05-27-2004, 11:54 PM
Larry,
Make sure you wash the brush in isopryl(rubbing) alcohol.You will see some oils wash out . And only use them once. They are throw aways.

BigFish
05-28-2004, 06:59 AM
After washing in alcohol, how long to let them dry?:confused:

Christian
05-28-2004, 07:25 AM
after washing them in alcohol just shake the excess out and wipe it on a clean paper towl, theyll be dry in like a minute.

Bob Thomas
12-10-2004, 06:55 PM
Hate to bring up this topic again, but when I'm putting my envirotex on the plugs, the hairs of the acid brush keep falling off, making one heck of a mess.

Any ideas on how to cure this one?

ThrowingTimber
12-10-2004, 07:01 PM
trim them a bit too, nice sharp scissors. flea mkt in raynham you can buy a ton of 'em for like 5 bux

thefishingfreak
12-10-2004, 07:03 PM
bigfish i can give ya a ton of them at the meeting if ya want.
anything else ya need ?
nice rubber gloves? mixing cups? stir sticks? tape?sandpaper?
etc.... let me know.
if i got it, so do you:)

afterhours
12-10-2004, 07:19 PM
i found that flex coat epoxy brushes work much better than acid brushes.

NIB
12-11-2004, 08:53 AM
I buy a cheap polyester brush like 1" an clean it with alcohol when done.Acid brushes are wat i used to make black light paintings years ago.:cool: :happy:

Charleston
12-11-2004, 10:35 AM
Larry;
Go to MSCDirect (add a dot com) you can get the brushes by the gross for approx. 10 bux. They ship immediately!! Get the 3/8 " size. I find the 1/2" a little big.

Christian
12-11-2004, 11:09 AM
you can krimp the end holding the bristles with a pair of pliers. it will help.

Diamond Tackle
12-11-2004, 11:34 AM
ya didnt hear this from me, but
at like mc donalds or burger king, they have free epoxy mixing cups. they call them catsup cups, but we know better :D
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BigFish
12-12-2004, 04:35 PM
Guys...this is an old thread...I been all set on acid brush knowledge since May!:smash:

But thanks anyway!;)