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AK 712 Acrylic Thinner Question

richardzoo

Joined: June 09, 2008
KitMaker: 26 posts
Armorama: 9 posts

Posted: Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 02:24 AM UTC
I just received an order of AK products and notice the thinner was a brown color. Is this normal for this thinner to look light tea. I was wondering if it was safe to use or if there were another alternative available. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

viper29_ca

Joined: October 18, 2002
KitMaker: 2,247 posts
Armorama: 1,138 posts

Posted: Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 04:17 AM UTC
Vallejo AB thinner will work also. I haven't seen the AK thinner myself, but wouldn't expect it to be a brown color.

richardzoo

Joined: June 09, 2008
KitMaker: 26 posts
Armorama: 9 posts

Posted: Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 02:56 PM UTC
Thanks, I have three bottles of the Vallejo thinner and will try them. I did try the Tamiya thinner and the results were really good.

Belt_Fed

Joined: February 02, 2008
KitMaker: 1,388 posts
Armorama: 1,325 posts

Posted: Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 03:10 PM UTC
AK thinner should be clear, not brown. Id contact AK or your supplier for a replacement.
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