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Originally posted by hermanchauw
Don't bother buying those expensive branded thinners from humbrol or Tamiya etc. Just buy solvent in big bottles, abt 75cl from hardware stores.
Enamels can be thinned with turpentine. I had been using this from the first time i used enamels. Other people say mineral spirits can also be used.
Acrylics can be thinned with water or alcohol. I have been using ethanol (methylated spirit) for a long time. Rubbing alcohol can also be used.
I have not tried lacquer before.
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True, but if you want to avoid potential headaches, you're best off using the brand name thinner (try to buy the biggest bottle possible, you won't be running out anytime soon). Use plain ordinary solvents to clean your airbrush, etc., not the expensive name-brand solvents, they're for thinning paint only. That's always been my philosophy.