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Brushing Putty Into Lead Cames

Hi All,

I've always used the edge of my thumb to push putty under the leaves of the lead came. I'm on a big project right now - a 12-piece, 27 foot entry - and I thought I'd try the brush-in method this morning. The result was less than thrilling. Took as long as doing it by hand, didn't fill as well, and left a bunch of putty in the brush. I thinned the putty (I'm using AmChem) down to brownie mix consistency with a half and half mix of linseed oil and paint thinner. What did I do wrong? Any tips on how I could have done better? Or should I just keep on doing it manually?

thanx-

~s

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There's nothing as familiar as the taste of old putty under your finger nails... YUCK! Keep using the brush.... you'll get it eventually. I use mineral spirits or kerosene, to a honey like consistency, never paint thinner.

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JK - Thanks for the advice. I'll try again tonight, but looser. (The putty that is...) ~s

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