I don't have tamiya lacquer thinner available at my lhs and was wo
Wondering if I could use regular hardware store lacquer thinner, like the stuff from Klean Strip.

Are you using this for acrylic? Testors lacquer thinner is OK

For thinning tamiya lacquer, get a small can of toluene.

Yes, I am talking about their acrylic range of paints. And by ok, do you mean their results are just alright, or do you mean it works well? Sorry I just want to spend wisely

Jon, make a run to the local ACE hardware store and buy or order Klean-Strip Green Lacquer Thinner.

It's a non-petroleum based lacquer thinner. Works great, no stinking smell (still need a respirator) and cleans up with soapy water.

I just started using it a couple months ago, but busted up my hand and haven't had a chance to really work with it more. So far I've only found positives about it, no negatives.

Thinning Tamiya acrylics with any lacquer thinner produces a very smooth finish as it seems to break down the larger pigment particles. You can also cut the Lacquer Thinner 50/50 with Tamiya X20-A or 70% Isoprobyl Alcohol, which is what I believe the Tamiya Lacquer Thinner is comprised of.