I need to thin some insignia white enamel paint . This stuff is like sludge. I thought maybe I just bought a bad jar of paint but I’ve got two of them purchased months apart in different towns. What I need to know is what ratio of paint to thinner to use. As it is I can’t even get this stuff to go through the airbrush.
Thanks in advance, PF
I dilute my enamels with laquer thinner. For airbrush use, it should be the consistancy of milk. Just add the thinner a few drops at a time and give the bottle a good shake. With laquer thinner if you add too much it isn’t a big deal.
Just leave the jar open for a few minutes and it will evaporate off. The laquer thinner won’t damage the plastic on your model, either but, the paint will dry more quickly and bond tighter to the plastic. Do some test spraying on a piece of cardboard or a plastic “FOR SALE” sign. Also, adequate ventilation is critical.
Ray
HEY,
Is there a layer of liquid in the bottle anywhere. May i suggest using a paperclip unfolded to stir it. Sorry if i cant help.
Randy
A couple of BB’s in the jar works great as an agitator.
Ray