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07-13-2003, 04:37 AM
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thinning tamiya acrylic for airbrush
just a quick one. how much should i be thinning tamiya acrylics for an airbrush. i have heard something like 10 parts paint to 2 parts thinner, but im not sure.
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07-13-2003, 04:46 AM
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i use about 2:1 thinner to paint... works okay for me...
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07-13-2003, 04:54 AM
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Yeah, it is... Maybe it's between 1:1 and 2:1...but it gets close to 2:1.
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for Tamiya acrylic i use about 3:1 with about 17-18 psi. works great. except for X-18 semi-gloss black which i use like 5:1 cus is gets kinda spotty from the thinner. actually i use Humbrol 85 for semi-gloss black. its enamel but looks more realistic for chassis and other parts that should look metal. i use X-18 for interior work though, looks more like vinyl. hope this helps. oh and for Tamiya clear colors use like 2:1.
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paint:thinner which is the standard for paint mixture dont ever read it the other way or youll be painting with a wash hehehe
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ok then, TO THE GARAGE!!! 
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