What kind of thinner can be used with Model Master Acryl paint (new formula)?
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Thinner fo Model Master Acryl
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2003 - 05:15 AM UTC
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2003 - 06:40 AM UTC
I've heard isopropyl rubbing alcohol, windshield washer fluid, and Windex. Obviously water can be used too, but I haven't tried it yet. The nicest flow got with this type of paint came from the actual Acryl thinner they sell for it. Its expensive, but it makes the detail pins/nozzles work the way they should. I suppose you could get away with the other stuff for larger tips.
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2003 - 08:36 AM UTC
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I've heard isopropyl rubbing alcohol, windshield washer fluid, and Windex.
Testor's acryl thinner is good, but it's quite expensive for airbrush cleaning. I tried isopropyl rubbing alcohol and Windex but both didn't seem to be a right solution for this. From my experience they both do not disolve Model Master Acryl.
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2003 - 09:22 PM UTC
Rotmistrov! Welcome aboard to ArmoramA!!
Is your question directed to painting or clean-up?? Water-based paints dry rather quickly and the airbrush should be cleaned very quickly after use. I usually do a quick cleaning between colors to not get a residue of paint left in the airbrush. I have had mixed luck in getting dried acrylics off, my best luck has been with the thinner I use for enamels which is based on White Spirits.
Again welcome!! Hoped this helped...
Is your question directed to painting or clean-up?? Water-based paints dry rather quickly and the airbrush should be cleaned very quickly after use. I usually do a quick cleaning between colors to not get a residue of paint left in the airbrush. I have had mixed luck in getting dried acrylics off, my best luck has been with the thinner I use for enamels which is based on White Spirits.
Again welcome!! Hoped this helped...
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 02:47 AM UTC
USe isopropyl rubbing alcohol ONLY, works good, get an eydropper
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I've heard isopropyl rubbing alcohol, windshield washer fluid, and Windex. Obviously water can be used too, but I haven't tried it yet. The nicest flow got with this type of paint came from the actual Acryl thinner they sell for it. Its expensive, but it makes the detail pins/nozzles work the way they should. I suppose you could get away with the other stuff for larger tips.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 03:06 AM UTC
Welcome to ArmoramA, Rotmistrov.
I like to use the Acryl thinner. It seems to work best with airbrushing. I clean with about half an airbrush cup of the thinner and then continue with Windex. The bit of ammonia in Windex seems to help cut the dried paint. Then I swab the paint cup with cotton swabs (Q-Tips).
This method also works with Tamiya acrylics.
I like to use the Acryl thinner. It seems to work best with airbrushing. I clean with about half an airbrush cup of the thinner and then continue with Windex. The bit of ammonia in Windex seems to help cut the dried paint. Then I swab the paint cup with cotton swabs (Q-Tips).
This method also works with Tamiya acrylics.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 06:07 AM UTC
Thanks a lot guys
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Posted: Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 11:21 AM UTC
I use denatured alcohol I put in six drops per half bottle of Testors MM acrylics I've used that for over 4 years now For cleaning I use water After 6 or 7 uses I use Testors acrylic cleaner to get any built up paint off