Folks, what's the best thinner for Tamiya TS sprays?

[Katsura]

Would DIY grade lacqure thinner do?

And how does it fair as airbrush cleaner after spraying?

[Cold_Fire]

lacquer thinner from tamiya is the best option, I think.

[MPWR]

Tamiya does make a laquer thinner specificly for use with their products. If you absolutely cannot get it, a high quality reducer like PPG DTL 105 might work- but I think Tamiya's formulation is pretty unique. Hardware store laquer thinner would certainly work for cleanup, but I wouldn't try using it to thin for spraying.

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

If you can't find Tamiya's own thinner, Gunze/Mr. Hobby Mr. Color Thinner easily thins TS paints for airbrushing. I haven't tried other lacquer thinners, some may work, others may not.

[cyberkid]

For sure Tamiya's Lacquer Thinner. I've used various types of thinners with TS paint and there is nothing close to it. Of the thinners that I tried.. Mr color thinner comes in second. NOTE: At the time of trial I didn't have access to automotive thinners.

HTH
Steve

[klutz_100]

I've used Gunze Mr. Levelling Thinner with TS paints - no issues.

However, I wouldn't use it for cleaning the airbrush - much too expensive for that. Any old gunky cellulose(?) thinner should be fine for that.

[Scale-Master]

I use the "cheap" (have you priced it lately?) lacquer thinner and get great results... - Mark