Since I have a supply of Model Master enamels in my work shop and intend to use them til there gone, I would like to ask what is best enamel thinner to use? I was using Tamiya x-20 but it appears that is no longer available - can’t find it on-line or local hobby stores.
I have seen it on ebay,but I did Google it,and it seemed to offer a handful of shops.
They have the Testors thinner in stock.
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I’ve always used lacquer thinner with enamels
Or hardware store enamel thinner
I’ve used odorless mineral spirits with great results as well.
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WWII_AC
As you can see there are several differant variations to choose from. I belive you will find that if you ask 10 differant modelers you’ll get 12 differant answers (some of us can never “just pick one”)
I would suggest that you get small amounts of the various suggestions and any others you are finding in hobby stores, the interweb, etc. Then do a side by side comparison with your X-20 and see if there is a match or at least close enough for your comfort. level.
Good luck on your search, I feel your pain as my stock of Model Master is fast dwindling away and I have to find another paint brand! (I Hate having to find new brands. grrr 
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I don’t know where you’re looking but it’s all over eBay, and I checked Sprue Bros, Scale Hobbyist and Squadron and they all had it.
I use mineral spirits with enamels, of all brands.
I’m curious, @keavdog, about using lacquer thinner with enamels. I tried using it once, to thin some old Testor enamel, but it turned the liquid to a cottage-cheese like sludge.
To those that have said they have seen the product on Sprue Brothers: I think you are confusing X-20 with X-20A. They are not the same.
Did my Google search have anything
I think once I run out of x-20, I’m going to try the hardware mineral spirits/turpentine and experiment with that and see how it works on some scrap items I have in stash.
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No problem with enamels but I had a similar experience try to thin Mr Color with lacquer thinner. I use their leveling thinner for those paints.
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My apologies. I searched for X-20 and they showed X-20A. Honestly, not being an enamels guy, I never knew the difference or that it even existed, for that matter. Sorry.
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