Dr. Cranky Posted February 11, 2011 Author Posted February 11, 2011 It sure does, and dentures with fillings!
MikeMc Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 I used Ultrasonic cleaners in the shop daily for cleaning sub assemblies intact. In order to use less cleaner (solvent) I put water and a drop of dawn in the tank, I then used a pyrex beaker suspended into that....lot easier to clean out the beaker than the tank. I switched over the years to Limomene concentrates made from citrus working well...but boy does it smell sweet!! I had a larger tank than Micro Marts unit...but Mine was a $400.00 dollar tool.....and yes, Harry they will clean your dentures...just don't leave them in too long!!
Harry P. Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 I had a larger tank than Micro Marts unit...but Mine was a $400.00 dollar tool.....and yes, Harry they will clean your dentures...just don't leave them in too long!! Actually, I was asking for your benefit. I figured it would make a great Christmas present for you!
Harry P. Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 These ultrasonic cleaners have been around for a long time. When I was in college back in the stone age (actually the late '70s), Rapidograph sold one that cleaned their technical pens. I never bought it, though... the pen set was expensive enough, especially on a college student's budget!
Dr. Cranky Posted February 11, 2011 Author Posted February 11, 2011 Harry, what I remember about them from way back when was that they were expensive, but now I got one for 29.95 or something like that. It's one of those tools that has gotten really cheap, so Doctor Cranky said, hey why not?
crazyjim Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 The guy used Windex. What would Windex do with HOK paints that I believe are lacquer? Could lacquer thinner be used in such a machine? What about a larger unit filled with Purple Power - would it remove paint faster?
bajaboy5b Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 i was thinking about doing this with my talon we use them in RC for cleaning ball bearings and CVDS.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 11, 2011 Author Posted February 11, 2011 Jim, I think the idea here is to clean further . . . what I would probably recommend with HOK paints and other urethanes is to clean the gun with lacquer thinner first and then put it in the machine with some sort of degreaser . . . The machine is only good for in-depth cleaning of particles, etc . . . NOT to actually clean all the paint off the gun.
cruz Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 I have seen them being sold at Harbor Freight Tools at a reasonable price but then again, I don't trust Harbor Freight products much. I would go a little higher if it means better quality!
Steven Zimmerman Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 A tip I learned in the custom paint business (40 years experience) was to clean the paint guns with spray can carburator cleaner. Spray the outside to clean,spray through the paint inlet while working the trigger to spray it through the gun; takes about 30 seconds and removes ALL traces of paint from the inner and outer surfaces. When done,shoot a teaspoon of lacquer thinner through the airbrush,and you're finished !This will not harm the neoprene/rubber 'O' rings in a Badger,Binks or Paasche brush; dunno about some of the newer ones like Aztec or Grexx...........'Z'
hookedonplastics Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 The guy used Windex. What would Windex do with HOK paints that I believe are lacquer? Could lacquer thinner be used in such a machine? What about a larger unit filled with Purple Power - would it remove paint faster? Jim, I am not certain, but I think it is not a good idea to use ANY solvents in an ultra-sonic device. Just my two cents. Need change?
made007 Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 nice, but taking it apart .......... and then putting it back togheter will it work properly again? you dont have to do something special? adjustment or something?
Dr. Cranky Posted February 12, 2011 Author Posted February 12, 2011 No, nothing but put all the parts together. Once you start spray (water to test) you can adjust the parts again. The best thing to do with a new airbrush is to practice with water or window cleaner and then to take the thing apart and put it back together until you learn all the parts and how the machine works. Keep the instructions near by.
made007 Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 i dont know if i have instructions,LOL, dont remember
Jon Cole Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) i dont know if i have instructions,LOL, dont remember Cranky has an airbrush tutorial on YouTube, real good. Basically, the long needle, the trigger button (which becomes free when the needle is removed), the tip... real basic. See the Doc's vid to see how few parts there are. Gently wipe that needle clean with a towel soaked in thinner, put it back together. Before disassembly, squirt lacquer thinner through (we would spray into the paper towel for severel seconds, then push the tip tight into the towel tight while still spraying; forces thinner to back up- WEAR EYE AND SKIN PROTECTION!). Clean out the bottle; add another dab of thinner; and repeat the "spray-thru" procedure. Have a container such as a metal coffee can (do they still have those?) to dispose of waste thinner. TIP- ask a body shop if they have any leftover empty 1 or 5 gallon metal thinner / reducer cans. I use a 5 gallon with a metal funnel, topped with window screen so nothing else goes down into the toxic abyss. Edited February 14, 2011 by Jon Cole
Dr. Cranky Posted February 17, 2011 Author Posted February 17, 2011 Got my airbrush cleaning machine in the mail today and took it for a spin. It WORKS beautifully! I've already cleaned my guns and they look brand new. Thanks Mr. Chung!!!
publicsafety Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) I got an ultrasonic cleaner as well. Used windex and I must say "WOW". Thanks for passing on the tip to us Cranky. Edited February 17, 2011 by publicsafety
Dr. Cranky Posted February 17, 2011 Author Posted February 17, 2011 Here are the specs on the model number I got: Ultrasonic Cleaner (CD-2800) Dimensions: 20X12.5X14cm Tank size: 600ml Timer setting: 3 minutes I have already cleaned my 3 guns, and I left them in the window cleaning/hand soap solution for a couple of hours, doing a few rounds of the 3 minutes. The guns come out brand spanking new. Next Doctor Cranky is going to clean his dentures, his neck bolts, and gold goggles! I will list what I paid for this machine in the next post. I gotta go find out.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 17, 2011 Author Posted February 17, 2011 Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DKDAVW/ref=oss_product I'm just sorry I didn't think of this a couple of years ago to save myself on all that cleaning frustration. Again, keep in mind that the machine is NOT going to do heavy cleaning in removing gunked up paint. You have to help it along by wiping down all the parts, and then the machine does the micro cleaning, and at that it does an EXCELLENT job.
Terror Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Not only cost but where did you get it?That thing is cute.We have big ones at work.I could really use one for my small engine carbs and things so I don't get yelled at,at work.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 17, 2011 Author Posted February 17, 2011 I just posted the link, buddy. Yeah, it would be great for such small parts . . . they have bigger units but they cost more. I would imagine those engines need a good cleaning every once in a while.
Terror Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Wow,thats a good price too.Yes,the motors I get from the scrapyard need a good cleaning.I love scrap diveing .Gonna be in the 50's tomorrow so I'll be combing the yard for sure.
publicsafety Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Got the same model as Cranky. Paid $29.99 Cdn at Factory Direct in Kingston Ontario. Works hella good
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