Thinning enamels???

I've tried mineral spirits, but had mixed results.  I think the best thing is to use the thinner from the manufacturer of the paint (i.e. Testors thinner for Testors paint).  It's more expensive than mineral spirits, but I only use it for thinning, I use mineral spirits for cleaning.

Paul

You can use lacquer thinner. Available at most hardware and home stores that sell paint products. I also mfr a thinner.

For airbrushing  I usually thin with lacquer thinner.  For brush painting or washes I use either mineral spirits or turpenoid.

Regards,  Rick

padakr

I've tried mineral spirits, but had mixed results.  I think the best thing is to use the thinner from the manufacturer of the paint (i.e. Testors thinner for Testors paint).  It's more expensive than mineral spirits, but I only use it for thinning, I use mineral spirits for cleaning.

Paul

I pretty much agree with Paul.  While mineral spirits work with Testors enamel, I get a better, smoother finish with Testors own stuff.  If you buy it in half-pint cans, and use it only for thinning paint, it really isn't that expensive.  It is less expensive than the paint, and since I mix it 1:1 or so, it works out that I spend less on the thinner than on the actual paint.

If possible, I'd follow Paul and Don's advice.  Just this week I broke down and bought some Testors thinner to  use on a bottle of black ModelMaster.  It brought it back to new condition, where I've not been so lucky using mineral spirits in similar situations.  Rick