You shouldn't be using lacquer thinner to reduce Tamiya acrylics in the first place. Use 90% isopropyl. Clean the model surface before you paint. Then cleaning your airbrush with Windex (ammonia type) or just ammonia and water will be a breeze.
Tamiya acrylics do not have poor adhesion. I used them to apply camouflage to my hunting bow five years ago. It's still there, with no apparent wear in spite of brush, brambles, dirt, rain, and sunlight.