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                        Mixing enamels and oils?

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, May 24, 2007 7:23 PM

                        I've mixed Winsor Newton oils with Humbrol enamels with good results, but only for brush painting.  Never tried it with an AB, but I suspect the pigments in oils would cause some issues.

                        Regards,  Rick

                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        Triarius
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Peoples Socialist Democratic Republic of Illinois
                        Posted by Triarius on Thursday, May 24, 2007 12:00 PM
                        Some will mix, some will not because the oil is not compatble with one or more of the components in the enamel. it is also likely that the character of the finish will be affected in some way. The possible consequences to the cure time you have already mentioned.

                        Ross Martinek A little strangeness, now and then, is a good thing… Wink

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                        Brumbles
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                        • From: Yuma, Arizona
                        Mixing enamels and oils?
                        Posted by Brumbles on Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:03 AM

                        I recently read that enamels and oil paints can be mixed, apparently indescriminently.  Is this true?  And if so, can I assume they can be airbrushed, if properly thinned?  Opens up a whole new world of paint combinations! 

                        Though I imagine it would take roughly forever for the finish to cure properly...   

                         

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