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Thinning Gunze Sangyo acyrlics with Future !!

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  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: Australia
Thinning Gunze Sangyo acyrlics with Future !!
Posted by Helo H-34 on Friday, October 21, 2005 6:32 AM
I have been airbrushing for 3 years now , mostly using Gunze acrylics thinned with Isopropyl Alcohol , 50/50 mix . The results have been acceptable but I've always noticed that when I thinned the Gloss colours , the alcohol seemed to reduce the amount of gloss finish . I realize that this isn't a new idea but I thought I might try and thin the Gunze acrylic with some Future clear 50/50 instead of the Isopropyl Alcohol . Well the results were outstanding ; A gloss finish I could see my reflection in . I was wondering if anybody else has tried this paint thinning method , it seemed to work on my first attempt ; The only thing I did notice that while spraying , the paint finish looked a little dry and ever so slightly grainy , but after 4 coates the finish appeared to level out quite well. An hour later it looked perfect . So am I on the right track to a better gloss finish than what I'm use to , or is this some sort of a fluke . Any comments and suggestions are most welcome . Kind Regards Helo 53 .Confused [%-)]

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 21, 2005 11:05 AM
hey Helo, i have tried this technique ever since reading the Complete Future by swanny. i have heard of people using tamiya acrylics with it and i decided to try it with the gunze too! the results are amazing as you described. Plus you dont need to clearcoat your finish to apply decals!Big Smile [:D] but i still use another topcoat of just plain future before i do my weathering. i also try adding alcohol to the mix.just a bit.
BTW, i just use distilled water with my Gunze paints together with some Mr.retarder. and i like the resultsSmile [:)] the gloss does not dissapear unlike when using alcohol.
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