I was at Hobby-Lobby looking for a new dry brush when I stumbled upon "The Masters" Brush Cleaner and Preserver in the brush cleaning section. I hadn't found any brushes that would do as a good replacement for my Games Workshop brush and my local hobby store didn't have any in stock. I decided that I would give this brush cleaner a chance.
When I got home I popped open the package and rad the directions. They seemed simple enough -
To Clean
- Wash the brush in warm water
- Rub it to make a lather on the brush cleaner
- Work the lather into the brush
- Rinse
- Wash the brush in warm water
- Rub it on the brush cleaner to get a clear coat of cleaner on the bristles
- Work in without lathering
- Let it sit until the next time you need it
Over the next week I washed my standard brush a few more times - I was going back and forth between painting metallic and flat colors. After a few washes my brush was like new. I decided to give it another go on my dry brush. I rinsed it and ran the bristles around the cleaner for a bit and then shaped it as best I could. I let it sit overnight and checked it out the next day. It looked a bit better.
I have now repeated the above process about four or five times and the brush is almost back to full health. I figure another treatment or two and it will be good to go.
Overall I have been very pleased with my purchase. I was a bit put off by the price at first - about $8 for the tub, but for the amount of cleanings I will get out of this one tub it is a bargain. The quality and performance of this product has also been astonishing. This is definitely a product you should consider buying if you paint many miniatures at all.