I completely agree with all the above, for MM enamel I start with about 1;3 thinner to paint ratio, then doctor it as I go to meet my specific needs. The required consistency may also vary depending on your equipment setup and your own individual painting style. If you don't want to use these, then buy some $1 store ammonia and mix it 50-50 with 91% isopropyl alcohol to flush-out your brush, then rinse with hot water. I use not only an actual spray booth with filter and fan exhaust, but as well, an exterior discharge 4 inch hose that is positively sealed at vent port in window frame. When mixing tinlet enamel paint (in my case, Humbrol) is it correct to use a ratio of 1 part paint to 2 parts enamel thinners? We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. Add reducer to a separate measuring cup; the ratio is 4:1 of paint to reducer. Of course to each his own preference, but from my strictly personal feelings I most heartily agree with Snibs, about respiratory protection. There was a period when the Testors thinner was not easily available, and I learned to use the hardware store mineral spirits for thinning too. If you are going to use oil-based paints, start by adding a small amount of thinner. For the final coat of a gloss finish I do use more thinner, as much as 1 part paint to 2 parts thinner. If you don't know how to judge that, pour a little into a glass and swirl it around. If the paint is over thinned, the paint cannot be thickened. I also lube my airbrush needle, which may help as well. "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace. Is it worth using golden to learn the basic airbrush techniques? I will not go out without a helmet. There are many different types of paint that can be sprayed through an airbrush. This has eliminated tip try for me. For some applications where I want better coverage, I might use 40% paint. I then mix the Tamiya paint 50/50 with the thinner/retarder mixture. 747 586. if it really is too thin even for that add a drop or two and mix then should be right! For more photos of my kits, visit my photo blog:http://vegeta8259.blogspot.com/vegeta8259's random ramblings on Twitter:https://twitter.com/vegeta8259 Thinned paint is paint that is starting to bind, and you will only ruin your paint. How To Airbrush Tamiya Acrylic Paint. I also set the AB at about 10-12 PSI. for it. Another thing to check is your actual airbrush. Airbrush acrylic paint is the most commonly used medium preferred by artists. Tip # 1: The correct Mixing Ratio. Probably the best enamel paint you can use is One Shot. I might thin a little more for finer detail painting. Hi - I think the reference is to booths which use an extractor fan having an electric motor with conventional brushes (motor components, not brushes to paint with), which can cause sparks, potentially hazardous in the presence of paint/thinner fumes. sized can)which also produces an excellent artist oil paint wash. Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!! Use a 1:1 ratio and mix your rubbing alcohol and paint, then spray with the airbrush. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. Posted by mikeymize on Saturday, August 26, 2017 1:51 PM I'm spraybrushing Mig Ammo paints for the first time and would like to know whether I can use the Vallejo thinner or should I use the Ammo type … Although the paint performs flawlessly straight from the bottle thinning it down with our Thinner / Reducer brings out the best. Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. BondoKing. Do not put in too much in the beginner. Well I need it and I have lost the mix ratio. Exceptions are noted in the Technical Data charts, separate literature and labels. Mix thoroughly. When comfortable with those basics then I'll practice modeling spray paddern with mm enamel. Booths with brushless motors do not have this problem. Hi - I think the reference is to booths which use an extractor fan having an electric motor with conventional brushes (motor components, not brushes to paint with), which can cause sparks, potentially hazardous in the presence of paint/thinner fumes. Hey mick, I headed your comment in my safty thread. Air and water propel the paint. I don't know how great the risk actually is - I suspect not very, but I claim no authority on this. Order Ascending; Order Descending; mikeymize. A good starting point is 3 parts paint to 1 part thinner and adjust as required. Paper and cardboard are fine for learning how to control the paint flow, so you can spray thin or tapered lines, but paper is absorbent and flat, and styrene is not! Acrylic paints dry quickly, are easy to clean and have no odors. Alclad and Vallejo Model Air can be shot straight out of the bottle. I use enamels- usually Testors- exclusively. One thing to realize is that air brushing is a balance between paint, thinner and air pressure. I have bought enamel colors and the basic airbrush+air pressured can with it. Don, what's your reason for using a different PSI for flats as opposed to glos. However, a mix of ~30% paint … Just about any primer works with enamel as well when or if you need one, enamel will stick to plastic very well without a primer which is handy at times. The paint seems to go on a bit dryer, which seems to make it look flatter. In addition to the usual specifications of resin and hardener in a ratio of 1 : 1 or even 2 : 1, the manufacturer’s specifications sometimes also include much more complicated variants such as 100 : 45. A general rule of thumb is to thin your paint down to the consistency of milk. Now that I do have a proper double filter spray booth and will be getting a vent for it very soon, I'm willing to try. Enamel paint is a substance that has been available for many years, the technology for which has progressed significantly. However, for mixing latex paints, a general rule of thumb is mixing 1/4 cup of water for every 1 gallon of paint. It's the same for me when I'm out cycling. Avoid painting when relative humidity is above 85% or during periods of rain, fog, or snow. Our community is FREE to join. And yes, practice with what you plan to use. What about air pressure? Stir the mixture of paint and reducer with a stir stick. Tamiya's recommended 3 paint to 2 thinner works just fine for me - the rule of thumb seems to be to match the consistency of milk. But most Enamel Paints are a little to thick to be used with … Thinning Enamel Paint: With a List of Thinners That Work. I use 15 psi for gloss finish, 20 for flats. That's good, as I said it can't hurt, another thing it's good for is when using Mr Muscle, that stuff burns if you inhale any. Dare I say at the risk of starting another mask debate, a $30 organic mask can't hurt, some live in the fumes without any problems and some get a sniff of spray and get warm fuzzy or thumping headaches, so ill just say can it hurt to wear one? The hardener will have a pot life of about 8 hours. I mix to about 60% Tamiya X20A thinner to 40% Winsor & Newton Galleria fluid retarder. Not ours. I start thinning at 1:1, then add one or the other as I begin spraying if need be. Enamel paints are great for painting a lot of different materials. I ordering both shortly after the holiday. So, to summarise, a "milk like" consistency will put you on the field and then you might need to fine-tune to find what's ideal for you. The ratio of thinner to paint naturally varies based on the paint. another thought I have is to practice abing, would it be a good idea to pick up a bottle of artist airbrush paint such as golden to get the hand of the basics? For reference I use mostly Badger and some Paasche AB's, primarily dual action internal mix, gravity and siphon feed. I use mainly Tamiya Acrylic paints and I have a small compressor with a regulator. 6681 views. I'm just getting started airbrushing - I bought a Paasche VLS set and a Kalmbach book on airbrushing but I can't find any references to the ratio of paint to thinner when mixing paint for use. Larry. Thanks . For gloss I like to get up close and really put on wet layers, which calls for a lower pressure and more needle. Reply; Edit; emswife. I am a novice and just purchased an air brush for diecast car restorations. Once the mixture is stirred well, pour it into a clean paint can, and close the lid to keep the paint fresh. Do you or anyone reading this have any recommendations. Generally speaking, you want your paint to be abot the consistency of low-fat milk. Vallejo Model Color is much thicker than is Vallejo Model Air and requires diluting to ~10-15% paint. To participate you must either login or register for an account. ( 2 or 3 drops thinner to 10 drops paint) and your done. And what thinner I could use. Thanks! I use Thayer and Chandler airbrushes, and for general coverage I usually start with a 3:1 ratio (3 parts paint to 1 part thinner), I spray at around 15 psi, and about 3 - 4" from the model's surface. There is no hard and fast rule, but the usual consensus is to thin to the consistency of 2% milk. Mission Models thinner is also your airbrush cleaner. Anybody out there know what it is? I finally built a dryer box, heated by a 60 W incandescent bulb. Best to all, good modeling. I use muffin fans (brushless) in my booths for that reason. I need a small indoor paint booth. Any recommendation would be appreciated,as i am really happy to start building the model. I use either cheap brake or carb cleaner in a spray can with the tube up the paint jar holder and spary it into a rag when I'm finished painting. Ditto on the above comments, practice with the paint you intend to use on a old model. Simply put, enamels are designed to achieve a durable, shiny finish once cured. By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. You will not want your material to be too small or over-diluted. I do wish everyone good health, exposure to paint product fumes over the years can actually pose a significant risk, to perhaps some more than others. In order to achieve such outcomes. What I do is mix the thinner and retarder in a polyethylene dropper bottle. Most paints designed for airbrushes do not need to be thinned, and are ready to be sprayed right out of the bottle. Many people are intimidated by airbrushing with enamel paints as acrylic is usually the go-to for beginners. It is better to approach the right color slowly. If required, it can take a LOT more thinning than that, like outlining camo or spot spraying. Once the amount of reducer is measured, add it to the paint. Enamel has kinda of been a little unnerving for me due to using mineral spirits to thin and clean. Below you will discover how to use enamel paint with your airbrush. 4 years ago. Enamel paints have been on the market for many years and in that time have seen significant improvements. Gloss enamel takes a long time to dry. • Add 1/2 pint of Majic Catalyst Hardener to each gallon of paint (16:1). The paint I picked up is model master with a jar of their thinner. Simply add the thinner to your paint, mix to the recommended ratio os 20 to 30% to 1. All enamel paints are recognized for their glossy finish and durability. My respirator has replaceable cartridges, available at about any auto body or safety supply store, quite inexpensive. I understand that their recommended ratios are 1:3 and 2:3; would it be safe to assume that this is optimal for basic coverage? A good starting point is 3 parts paint to 1 part thinner and adjust as required. Do not be tempted to put thinned paint back into the jar. Clean brushes and equipment immediately after use with the solvent or thinner recommended in the Technical Data chart for each system. I'm a long time modeler but new to airbrushing. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools As far as practice,I say practice with what you plan to use,not something different.Every paint acts different. I used to use Testors thinner for airbrushing, mineral spirits for cleanup. Different colors can require varying amounts of thinner, and I use anywhere from 60-80% paint. All of the dilutions provided in this article pertain to Vallejo Model Air. • Use Majic Tractor, Truck, & Implement Enamel. That's about what you want. Different colors can require varying amounts of thinner, and I use anywhere from 60-80% paint. Mixing the right consistency is vital for the airbrush and paint to work together. I will be getting a proper resperator before i spray enamel. But to know Don't let yourself be limited to just those though; there is a huge selection of paints that can be used once they're mixed with thinner/reducer. I wonder How is the thining ratio for the enamel paint to use it with an airbrush. I am looking at giving enamel paint a shot. My current airbrush is an Iwata with a 0.5 mm nozzle and it sprays perfectly well with this ratio of thinning, and sometimes I’ll go a little heavier with the thinners to perhaps so 1.5:1 paint to thinners ratio at very low pressures; Adding the Paint—Finally: For average airbrushing jobs, I dilute Vallejo Model Air (not Vallejo Model Color) and LifeColor to roughly ~30% or ~1/3 paint in the appropriate Thinner-Liquitex mix. I spray with Tamiya paints exclusively, and I'll usually mix 3 parts paint to 2 parts thinner, or sometimes even 1 to 1. It is easier to start too thick and add thinner, than it is to start too thin and add paint. Thanks. Never add thinner to the paint jar. To mix into your airbrush cup, you should: Add 2-3 drops of water or thinner to the airbrush cup. If you start with paint, the paint might get into the airbrush tube which could clog the brush or make it harder to clean. A good starting point is 3 parts paint to 1 part thinner and adjust as required. Sacrificing a cheap kit is much better than suffering the frustration of removing a bad paint job from a $50 kit. First of all, when mixing epoxy resin, you should be aware that the resin can have different mixing ratios depending on the manufacturer. I have very limited space but have sliding window in my shop room. Is there some reference material available somewhere to get me started on mixing the right proportions or is it all trial and error? The idea with using golden airbrush media is to help create mussle memory, shading solid color, dots, lines and other airbrush learning exercises on news print pads. Airbrushing paint with all the variability involved can never be an exact science, but practice practice practice with what you have, if thrown a curve ball by a new jar of paint, watch the ball and then hit a homer. Just want to also add that the paint needs to be more thinned if one is spraying (1) on a lower pressure or (2) using a smaller needle. The reason why I say there's no set ratio is simply that paint  viscosity can vary from one colour to another within the same manufacturer's range, even between jars of the same colour from different production batches. Modelmaster is good stuff,very easy to use,good coverage.I don't use an exact ratio,I just eyeball it to the consistancy of skim milk.If I had to guess,I probably use 7-3 paint to thinner,but it's not an exact science.I shoot at 15-20 psi.8-10 for detailed camo. Enamel paints have a very smooth, professional finish once they are dry and they are most often used with an airbrush. Seems to me the finish is a bit rougher with the higher psi and resulting greater distance of airbrush from model. For reference I use mostly Badger and some Paasche AB's, primarily dual action internal mix, gravity and siphon feed. And if you're used to mixing your own colors, it is my first choice. Using a Metallic Acrylic Paint for Airbrushing This method of thinning acrylic craft paint for airbrushing is very effective and affordable, as it only costs about 77 cents a bottle. You're looking for something around milk. Same for the PSI as well. As thinner I use Gum Turpentine from Home Depot (med. They all seem to have a disclaimer not to use flammable paints. "-George Washington, By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. P_Budzik. This is where a little trial and error comes in, but once you work it out it becomes second nature. Member since September 2010; From: California ; Thinning Mig paints for airbrush. 747 586. After reading this article, you will know which thinners to use with Enamel Paints and which should not be used, or how the results will be. I have to use a little more of it than with the Testors stuff. However, most Enamel Paints can be a bit thick to be used with an airbrush immediately, so it needs to be thinned. Thanks Top. Airbrush paints are mixed together to create color gradations and transitions. The nice thing about Tamiya Acrylics is how readily they can be removed with Windex (or other alcohol/ammonia based cleaner). The rubbing alcohol should easily be found in most crafts stores and Walmart. “Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?”. If required, it can take a LOT more thinning than that, like outlining camo or spot spraying. Any external mix 'brush and acrylics will have this to deal with. Airbrush Paint Mixing. View our, Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials. Chris Our community is FREE to join. T he question of whether or not you can use enamel paint in an airbrush is often raised, particularly as enamel paints are known for being durable and for having a glossy finish. Seems that it is 6-8-1 but I'm not sure. Charles Spurgeon, Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials. I'll echo Tojo, I use the eyeball method. But first, let’s go into detail as to why enamel paints must be thinned to the correct viscosity before use in an airbrush! how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " The following article will advise you on how you can use enamel paint with an airbrush. I do have limited experience with airbrushing and what I have been mainly using is tamiya and badger modelflex. I completely agree with all the above, for MM enamel I start with about 1;3 thinner to paint ratio, then doctor it as I go to meet my specific needs. You should proceed very carefully, because an extremely small amount is usually enough to make a big difference. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. I planned on using this for touch up and repair if needed. Use a ratio of 3:1 paint to thinners mix to start with, and do a test spray. 6 replies. to be wise. View our, Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Richie The amount of PSI and the amount of trigger pull and paint reaction is different with different paints.Also paint behaves diffrently on paper then model plastic.So I don't know how much it will help. I also find that if it is a tad thin, just build up the color rather than add more paint. BondoKing's Profile; E-mail BondoKing ; Top Contributor. Without thinning, clogging occurs. P_Budzik. MM enamel seems very adaptable to any of my equipment. Allow it to sit approximately 20 minutes before using. Can't speak for MM thinner with there paints but I use Humbrol paints mainly and found there thinner is great for cleaning but gp thinner is better for spraying, all the MM paints I have used have been great. Enamel paints have a smooth, professional surface after varnish after drying and often give a very good result with an airbrush. Welcome to the world of airbrushing! Because my friend forgot to bought … Remember that thinner works more aggressively as compared to water. For best results Tamiya acrylic paint should be thinned with Tamiya acrylic thinners to a ratio of approximately 1:1, and airbrushed at the lowest possible air pressure setting that gives proper paint atomisation and coverage. Now i saw in this forum that enamel colors need to be thinned with thinner(i have color mix from revell), but i don't know exactly how much is needed in order to paint the body, and how to mix them with thinner. I have a metallic blue which isnt available in the aerosol range. Personally, I like to run my Tamiya paints very thin, moreso than other s here, but that's what I'm used to and I'm sure others might have difficulty in using the same mix that I do. Why Enamel Paint Must Be Thinned Before Application. There is no hard and fast rule, but the usual consensus is to thin to the consistency of 2% milk. Changing one part will affect the others and you will always need to be ready to compensate "as required". Tamiya acrylic ranges from 1:1 to 2:1 thinner-to-paint depending on the airbrush, the age of the paint, etc. Do not to over thin flat Enamels, as they can turn to a gloss if over thinned. I want to have the same level of safty with this hobby. Airbrush Thinning Ratios In general when spraying paints through Aztek airbrushes, the paint should be the consistency of whole milk or thinner. The question is can you use enamel paint with an airbrush? I've got a 1/2 gallon of ppg delstar I had mixed along with the paint I used to paint my truck. There's really no set ratio, though some are likely to siggest various ratios to you. It is often used for painting miniatures and plastic models. I'm using a 155 anthem btw. As a refresher, Enamel paint is essentially a term that means: Hard & Glossy finish. Hello, a friend of mine brought me some Railmatch enamel colours on his last visit to the United Kingdom. For example, if one is using 20-30psi and a Badger Patriot with the 5mm needle, not having accurate thinning isn't as a big of  a deal as using 6-10psi and a Badger Velocity with the 2mm needle. Having the means to control air flow via a pressure regulator will help fine tune the operation. I don't know how great the risk actually is - I suspect not very, but I claim no authority on this. Practice, practice, practice is required to become proficient at air brushing, and I encourage you to practice on a model, rather than on paper or cardboard. Add 2-3 drops of paint to the airbrush cup. Post 11:44 PM - Oct 30 #2 2020-10-30T23:44. To know is not Otherwise, it will no longer be active. I'm not lecturing or criticizing, just suggesting, please take it as such. I use MM a lot and have found that if I thin it more, then it produces a super smooth finish. On occasion I find that the 3>2 isn't quite thin enough & required slightly more thinner - but not much & it doesn't happen very often. 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