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Post by JEFF on Nov 2, 2023 23:53:22 GMT
Thinking about trying out some of Tamiya's lacquer. What can you Gents tell me about it? Thinners,reduction,spray-ability? Thanks.
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Post by Paul B on Nov 3, 2023 4:54:02 GMT
I can tell you absolutely nuttin' Jeff   , although that isn't quite true. Apparently, their Lacquer thinner works wonders with the old school XF and X paint range. I'll also be watching the replies, as this would be good know  |
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Post by bwilt on Nov 3, 2023 11:02:37 GMT
I have ealso come across posts that claim you can use the Lacquer thinner as Tamiya extra thin glue... haven't tried that yet..
EDIT Forget that, that was their airbrush cleaner...
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Post by JEFF on Nov 3, 2023 21:07:17 GMT
Paul, I've been using their lacquer thinner in F and XF for awhile now. Works well.
Bert, Haven't tried that...........yet.  |
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 3, 2023 23:38:19 GMT
I also clean my airbrush with lacquer thinner, works perfect. It stinks, a mask is strongly recommended. When I see a fly in the hobbyroom during sprayworks it's laying dead on the floor by the time I'm done, says enough.
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Post by JEFF on Nov 3, 2023 23:46:28 GMT
I clean my AB the same way. And I know what you mean 'bout the fly.😄
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Post by tanksami on Nov 4, 2023 5:04:54 GMT
You gents are correct in that it works great in the old XF & X range, and another use besides the cleaning of the air brush already mentioned previously it is great for stripping a paint scheme of anything.
I use the yellow cap one for all of the above.
Cheers
Mike
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Post by JEFF on Jan 23, 2024 15:32:34 GMT
OK,I've been using the the new Tamiya lacquer on the M10-70.
Positives
Sprays very well when thinned with Tamiya lacquer thinner or Mr.Color Leveling Thinner.
Covers pretty well.
Dries quickly to a smooth satin. .
Very tough. Does not scratch or peel with in reason.
Very thin film build.
Same price as the acrylics.
Negatives
Only available in the Mini size Jar. .33oz
Does not brush that well. Might be me. 
No way to tell if it's a gloss or a flat color. Like Tamiya's acrylic line, X or XF.
All in all, it works well. Will I be changing over ? Probably not at this time.
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Post by SteveM on Jan 23, 2024 19:33:36 GMT
Interesting info Jeff, how unpleasant is the odour?
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Post by JEFF on Jan 23, 2024 22:57:03 GMT
Interesting info Jeff, how unpleasant is the odour? No worse than any other lacquer based paint,Steve. |
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, although that isn't quite true. Apparently, their Lacquer thinner 
