I The major problem I find with MM Acryl is when it come to masking, even with a good primer. It does not adhere well.

Rob,
MM Acryl is another brand I thin with 99¢ a gallon blue windshield washer fluid. It is much better than straight isopropyl alcohol. It keeps the paint from drying on the way to the model and levels it out on the model surface.

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Rob,
MM Acryl is another brand I thin with 99¢ a gallon blue windshield washer fluid. It is much better than straight isopropyl alcohol. It keeps the paint from drying on the way to the model and levels it out on the model surface.

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what other brands do you this for?

I have used MM Acryl in the past, and still use it in some cases. I use Tamiya Acrylic thinner most of the time, or the Testors. I prefer the Tamiya. The major problem I find with MM Acryl is when it come to masking, even with a good primer. It does not adhere well. There is a good choice of colors, and it is easy to use. I have a Paasche airbrush and have not had any real problem with it on single color models. It goes down well, and sprays well. If not for the masking issue, I would stick with it. I have switched to Vallejo air for airbrushing, it goes down REAL well, and adheres well. Colors are limited, but it is easy to use.

I beleive paint is a personal preference, you find something that works for you, and stick with it. But there is nothing wrong with experimenting.

Good luck with your decision.

It doesn't matter if you cleaned, scrubbed, etc. A little paint has lifted when removing the blue low tac masking tape. Rubbing alcohol thins just fine but it makes the paint dry super fast. I have heard of using lacquer thinner with the Tamiya acrylics but don't know if it works with the MM brand.

Rob,
MM Acryl is another brand I thin with 99¢ a gallon blue windshield washer fluid. It is much better than straight isopropyl alcohol. It keeps the paint from drying on the way to the model and levels it out on the model surface.

I use mostly Tamiya and some MM. I do thin with alcohol, and I am very very satisfied and used to the way it works. Of course it's not supposed to be any old alcohol, though all across the forum you'll be able to appreciate different people using different types. I use pure alcohol. For some reason also known as denatured alcohol(At least it says on the bottle). It works great. Didn't like how your paint job ended up? 1 quick wipe and it's gone. Cleans my airbrush real well. If you use it, you'll notice the smell of this alcohol is very similar to the smell of the MM and Tamiya paints. I do have to warn you though, once you start using Vallejo, it will not be an option. I've seen several comments on how the paint turns clumpy or gooey when it comes into contact with the alcohol.

Thanks, Matt! I will be giving the windshield washing fluid a try for sure as soon as I get some colors home next week. Also, can you tell me how you clean your airbrush after running windshield washer through it? Is it a matter of using Windex and distilled water afterward?

Don't even waste your time.

Go with Vallejo or Tamiya acrylics. Been there, done that.

Cbreeze

Yes Rob, that is exactly correct.

Please excuse me for this question, but so if I understand correctly you CAN use lacquer thinner to thin Tamiya Acrilics??? I have always used alcohol but this is certainly interesting. I usually reserve the lacquer thinner for thinning Mr. Surfacer 1200 for priming....very interesting!