Consider a paint filter from NAPA rather than screwing around with paper towels. If the filter rating isn't fine enough at least you'll have the filter base to set your favorite towel in.
Yes I do, Thanks, I didn't even think about HF.harbor freight sells those dirt cheap if you have one nearby
Both. People give me brushes crapped up, as I walk my neighborhood I pick them up from the garbage, I clean them then I use them and periodically when I feel they are getting stiff, paint at the foot, a little too much paint in the bristles, not performing as it should, I soak therm in lacquer thinner again then use the wire brush.Are you using the lacquer thinner to clean brushes that were used with latex or oil paints?