Anybody Else Ever Try This?

[Z Cochrane V]

So, I'm a total greenhorn at airbrushing. I'm using acrylic paints and was having trouble with the paint not sticking. I noticed that the clear coat I'm using has a bit more of a syrupy thickness to it and that it seems to adhere better. So, as an experiment, I decided to mix some of the clear with the white I'm using on my Apollo 11 model. Maybe about 10% clear to 90% white. It actually seems to be helping. Did I just get lucky? Or does this actually make sense?

 

[WtShark]

Hmmmph, glad it worked- I have no idea.
I'm sure one of the paint experts will discuss this.
I use Acrylics primarily, (with Rattle Can for bodies, typically).
I don't know why your Acrylics weren't sticking, but I can say, every issue where I've had that was related to surface prep, either my primer coat or sanded surface was contaminated.
I've also mixed my Acrylics too thin- which makes them run, on top of not cover.
I'll take luck over skill any day.
Post photos of how it turns out and good luck!!

 

[urumomo]

you're just adding resin .
the clear is resin without pigment

 

[Z Cochrane V]

Hmmmph, glad it worked- I have no idea.
I'm sure one of the paint experts will discuss this.
I use Acrylics primarily, (with Rattle Can for bodies, typically).
I don't know why your Acrylics weren't sticking, but I can say, every issue where I've had that was related to surface prep, either my primer coat or sanded surface was contaminated.
I've also mixed my Acrylics too thin- which makes them run, on top of not cover.
I'll take luck over skill any day.
Post photos of how it turns out and good luck!!

Will do!

 

[Z Cochrane V]

you're just adding resin .
the clear is resin without pigment

And possibly a higher quality of resin than in the actual paint? Either way, I was pleased that it's helping. The paint is kinda a bargain basement paint. The clear is (I think) a better brand.