Can't Smell Paint?

Maybe it's just me, but I can't smell the paints I use. I normally use Model Master Acrylics and Tamiya Acrylics, and I can't smell them, but family members can? My mother says she can smell the paints and they're real strong, even when I keep them outside to "fume out" and I don't bring them into the house for 4-5 hours?

I CAN smell laquer paints and automotive laquers (those suckers are STRONG!) but not the weaker stuff? Maybe I've built up an immunity over time, or just damaged my nose from over-exposure? (Been modeling for 8 years). I do all spraying outside in the middle of the yard with plenty of ventilation. I'd say I spray paint on average 10-20 times a year, only during the summer since there's snow on the ground November-April.

Anyone else have this problem or am I just :screwy: :D

I dont have a problem acrylics smell like nailpolish. Laquers are some strong stuff! I dont even use a respirator.

Why is everyone so paranoid lately?

Its not that you cant smell them, its that you are used to them. I cant smell body fillers, automotive lacquers, toluene, etc.

Why is everyone so paranoid lately?


I agree. Lot of people get paranoid this summer

I agree. Lot of people get paranoid this summer

Who told you that?!?!

i cant spell paints, rarely can i smell them, tho my mom constantly complains about it.

ive been painting for about 3 years, only worn a mask of some source once

tamiya acrylics smell delicious, especially X-18 :p

tamiya acrylics smell delicious, especially X-18 :p
i don't know, but tamiya paints smell kinda fruity to me, especially x-18.

i don't know, but tamiya paints smell kinda fruity to me, especially x-18.

:iagree: Smells good...at least when I used to be able to smell it. :disappoin

I like the smell of XF-7. :bloated:

We should start a paint-smelling thread kind of like a wine-tasting club...

Tamiya X-18 has a fruity bouquet with a hint of raisins and black oak. XF-7 is an amusing little paint - a bit pretentious but with a nice after-smell of red strawberries.

whats funny is my aunt smokes and never smells ANYTHING but as soon as i crack paint open she goes " THAT STINKS" and i cant even smell it hmm o well lol

whats funny is my aunt smokes and never smells ANYTHING but as soon as i crack paint open she goes " THAT STINKS" and i cant even smell it hmm o well lol


any chance your aunt and my mom are related?

jk


but thats how it is with my mom

Who told you that?!?!

Probably my posts about acrylics and CSC.

tamiya acrylics smell delicious, especially X-18 :p


it's yummy too ;)