airbrushing white paint

In the past I've thinned it 50/50 and used a lot of thin coats, spray a coat give in 15-20 minutes then spray again. Is the paint gloss? If so keep adding coats till you think it will run, then add one more and stop. I did this on an automotive project and it worked out fine.

Phil

I, like Phil, start with a 50/50 mix.  When Testors airbrush thinner in the half pint cans is available I use it.  Otherwise I use hardware store "mineral spirits" or turpentine.  Try to avoid generic "paint thinner".  Some of this is unknown stuff and really crappy.  Some of it has a lot of dissolved solids in it.  Hold out for the stuff that specifically says it is mineral spirits or turpentine.

I would airbrush mm flat white,I find it easier then the glossy insignia white,and then I use clear gloss on it.

Hello!

My experience is, that one should put a uniform coat of medium to light gray first, then you have a chance to get the white coat to cover nicely and get it done in two passes. Somebody here on the forums also recommends silver as the base coat, might be worth a try! Hope it helps, have a nice day

Paweł

I agree about the light gray primer. Its a good way to start. Thinning about 50/50 works well for me also, and lots of light coats to build up the finish.

Tom

• 50/50 mix
• lots of thin coats
• base (1st) coat of flat white before gloss top coats
• AND don't spray into the wind 

all works for me.....usually