jonjon
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thanx!
ExodusInside said:Two quick questions.... one - how do i strip old paint off plastic without damaging it? ( airbrushed a model, without reading the label that says NOT FOR AIRBRUSHING ), two - my dad says a few of you may or may not know the appropriate thinning ratio for vallejo paints because it's possible to use them for airbrushing ( said paint from first question )
thanks guys!
ExodusInside said:I probably should have went a little more in depth with it.
I airbrushed a few pieces after thinning the paint ( just regular Vallejo model paint, not the airbrush kind ) and it came out kinda clumped. I used a two part paint one part thinner ratio, and I didn't buy Vallejo thinner... just using the thinner I already had which is still acrylic thinner but I guess each company designs their own thinner for their own line so maybe that had something to do with it?? But for sure I'll have to strip and try again. Thanks tho guys, and Elm City, that was quite informative, I'll have to see if I can find a store around here that has the Vallejo airbrushing paints...
Thanks for all the input guys.
Drpepeprz said:Anyone uses acrylic on cars? or are laquers really the best?
I keep hearing about it - but being on a budget, I just keep using my 'same-old, same-old'. Thins enamel, lacquer and acrylic paint, cleans my airbushes, even strips enamel, lacquer or acrylic paint from models. At $22 for a gallon from my local Menards, it's very budget friendly too.I was recently introduced to Mr Leveling Thinner from Mr Hobby.
Regardless of the paint or brushes you use, the biggest tip I can offer you for hand-brushing is to thin your paints sufficiently. I can lay down coats as finely as if I airbrushed them, when I have thinned the paints sufficiently.Could someone point me in the direction of how to do the best paintbrush job, and the best brushes and paints to use?