Retarder Issues

I no longer use the IPA in combination with a retarder. I just use the retarder itself. Seems to work much better. Not sure of the exact reasons. I use the Winsor & Newton acrylic retarders and flow improvers. 

http://www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-and-newton-artists-acrylic-mediums/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=02022-4002&gclid=CM2S8Mfx0NECFUc6gQodolsGUg

BobsYourUncle

I no longer use the IPA in combination with a retarder. I just use the retarder itself. Seems to work much better. Not sure of the exact reasons. I use the Winsor & Newton acrylic retarders and flow improvers. 

 

http://www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-and-newton-artists-acrylic-mediums/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=02022-4002&gclid=CM2S8Mfx0NECFUc6gQodolsGUg

 

Thanks for your reply.

Are you suggesting me not to thin Tamiya paints? Is flow improver a substitute for thinner?

Are you using Artists' Acrylic Series Slow Drying Medium and Artists' Acrylic Series Flow Improver?

There may be a compatibility issue. But, Tamiya has just released their own brand of retarder to use with their paints. Just like their thinner, you will get best results with their stuff. Otherwise it is a process of trial and error that you may not want to try on your latest high cost project.