automotive products thinning
matador88
03-03-2008, 02:46 PM
guys, how do you thin (ratio)
- 2K clearcoat
- automotive color
??
it is recommended to add max 10% of thinner, but for our purposes + small dia of airbrushes it seems not enough. they look too thick
thank you
- 2K clearcoat
- automotive color
??
it is recommended to add max 10% of thinner, but for our purposes + small dia of airbrushes it seems not enough. they look too thick
thank you
Joe Blyth
03-03-2008, 03:21 PM
It also depends on how large your nozzle on your airbrush is. I find it difficult using 2K clear with my HP-CS which has a very small nozzle, but on my HP-BCS, which has a larger tip, it works much better.
Just experiment and soon you'll find what works best for you and your setup.
Just experiment and soon you'll find what works best for you and your setup.
gionc
03-03-2008, 03:24 PM
guys, how do you thin (ratio)
- 2K clearcoat
- automotive color
??
it is recommended to add max 10% of thinner, but for our purposes + small dia of airbrushes it seems not enough. they look too thick
thank you
Yes: such products are designed for a 1.5/1.8mm diam spraygun's nozzle.
It depend from the thinner: if it is safe or not (too hot) for primers, plastic undercolors and decals.
In my experience (Lechler brand, all acrylics matt base and 2K clears) I tried up to 400% thinner ratio (reccomended 5-15%) without problems of running, crater (solvent evaporation) or other, I found the best ratio around 100-150% of thinner for the clear. Thinner is called Acrifan, is a good kind of solvent ( as far I remember it cost 15-18 Lt. ) but can't say nothing about formula.
Speaking of professional automotive color base (like Hiroboy's Zero) I follow the old "milk viscosity" formula, ever good for the airbrush. Not to meant than Zero colors are ready to use.
- 2K clearcoat
- automotive color
??
it is recommended to add max 10% of thinner, but for our purposes + small dia of airbrushes it seems not enough. they look too thick
thank you
Yes: such products are designed for a 1.5/1.8mm diam spraygun's nozzle.
It depend from the thinner: if it is safe or not (too hot) for primers, plastic undercolors and decals.
In my experience (Lechler brand, all acrylics matt base and 2K clears) I tried up to 400% thinner ratio (reccomended 5-15%) without problems of running, crater (solvent evaporation) or other, I found the best ratio around 100-150% of thinner for the clear. Thinner is called Acrifan, is a good kind of solvent ( as far I remember it cost 15-18 Lt. ) but can't say nothing about formula.
Speaking of professional automotive color base (like Hiroboy's Zero) I follow the old "milk viscosity" formula, ever good for the airbrush. Not to meant than Zero colors are ready to use.
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