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testors model master paints
Posted by shivinigh on Friday, September 7, 2012 5:28 PM

what is the best thinner to use for testors model master acrylic paints? Right now I am using Isopropyl alcohol and not getting the finish that I was hoping for.

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Bick on Friday, September 7, 2012 5:54 PM

I don't know what is the best but I've used Tamiya X20A, Windshield washer fluid and a 'home brew" acrylic thinner from a formula I found on the web. Never used just isopropyl alcohol. Model Master acrylic  thinner should work just fine.

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Posted by Fly-n-hi on Friday, September 7, 2012 6:00 PM

I used lacquer thinner from Home Depot on one of my last builds and it worked really good.

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Posted by Echo139er on Friday, September 7, 2012 6:57 PM

I use the Testors' Universal Acrylic Thinner

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Posted by Hercmech on Friday, September 7, 2012 7:15 PM

I have used their own acrylic thinner, but last build I tried Mr. Leveler lacquer thinner and it worked like magic


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Posted by shivinigh on Saturday, September 8, 2012 12:52 PM

Thank you all for your input. It is greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by dirkpitt77 on Sunday, September 9, 2012 12:38 AM

Model Master's Acryl paints? I've been using distilled water for a thinner, with no issues.

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Posted by corvettemike on Monday, September 10, 2012 6:40 AM

I made a home brew 90% alcolol + windex mix about 1:4 ratio and it does just fine.

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