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Mix Tamiya paint X Series with XF Series
Jose_Barbosa
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Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - 03:58 AM UTC
Hello,

Can I mix the paints mentioned ?
What are the issues ff I do it ?

Thank you for the help.

Regards
José Barbosa
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Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - 05:17 AM UTC
Hi Jose, if both are acrylic based, mixing should be no problem. The finish will be affected because you're mixing a gloss with a flat. I suggest you test the mix on a piece of scrap plastic to see what the end result will be.
Jose_Barbosa
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Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - 08:26 AM UTC
Hi Bob

Yes, both paints are acrylic.
Y will follow your hint.

Thank you for your help.

Kind Regards
José
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