D816Foxhound
Western Thunderer
My experience of paint spraying models is limited. On the few occasions that I have, I have used Phoenix Precision enamels thinned with Langlow Turpentine. The results were good, but the spray had a really strong odour to it.
Langlow genuine / pure turpentine seems impossible to obtain now so I was wondering what other WTers use to thin enamels for spraying?
- Can "any old" white spirit be used? (I've been told that white spirit shouldn't be used as it can have "grit" in it).
- Should the paint manufacturers own enamel thinners be used religiously with their paints? (my own experience would suggest that this is not necessary).
- "Bird Brand" and "Rustins" genuine / pure Turpentine are reasonably easy to obtain. Are these brands OK for thinning enamel paints?
I have already done a bit of searching on the net, but it would be interesting to hear what other WTers use to thin enamels, and especially interesting to hear what our professional painters use.
Roger
Langlow genuine / pure turpentine seems impossible to obtain now so I was wondering what other WTers use to thin enamels for spraying?
- Can "any old" white spirit be used? (I've been told that white spirit shouldn't be used as it can have "grit" in it).
- Should the paint manufacturers own enamel thinners be used religiously with their paints? (my own experience would suggest that this is not necessary).
- "Bird Brand" and "Rustins" genuine / pure Turpentine are reasonably easy to obtain. Are these brands OK for thinning enamel paints?
I have already done a bit of searching on the net, but it would be interesting to hear what other WTers use to thin enamels, and especially interesting to hear what our professional painters use.
Roger