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MIG wash - diluent is?
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Posted: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 - 11:31 PM UTC
I dont have thinner for washes - could I use enamel thinner for that? or usual white spirit?

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Posted: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 - 12:41 AM UTC
Regular white spirit should work fine.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 - 01:07 AM UTC
and turpentine?
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Posted: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 - 02:09 AM UTC


Thinner for Washes is an enamel based product so either white spirits or turpentine will work. Just make sure that if you are using enamel paints as your base color that you add a layer of protection such as a light misting of satin or future. If you are using over acrylics you are good to go.

Please don't hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions.

Best,
Rick
rick@migproductions -usa.com

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Posted: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 - 02:15 AM UTC
thanks, Karl and Rick!
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Posted: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 - 07:31 AM UTC
Don't use turpentine, ever! It is distilled from wood and is too heavy, thick, and harsh for model work. In some cases it never dries!
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Posted: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 - 07:45 PM UTC
what about MIG prod. Abt502 turpentine?
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Posted: Friday, July 20, 2012 - 12:44 AM UTC
I thought you didn't have to thin washes?
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Posted: Friday, July 20, 2012 - 02:21 AM UTC
you need a solvent to remove excess of wash.
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Posted: Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 07:37 PM UTC
Stick to Mineral Spirits, also called White Spirit. You can use it for enamel washes and oils.
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