a little help on what to thin this paint with for airbrushing

[zorg]

i want to put this through my airbrush but i don't have a clue what to thin it with :confused

its water based enamel (well it says clean up with water)

its way too thick as is.

ta

 

[robn1]

I couldn't find any info on how to thin it. But they say it's safe for kids furniture and toys, and if it cleans up with water then it must be an acrylic. Test a small amount with water to see what it does. Acetone and lacquer thinner also works with water soluble paints.

 

[zorg]

the only enamels i have used are the humbrol tinlets and they are oil based i think.

-z

 

[robn1]

There are acrylic enamels, as well as acrylic lacquers. Like I say, just test a small amount with different thinners to see what works. Let it dry, give it a day or two and see how it holds up.

 

[Gigatron]

If it cleans up with water, guess what you can use as a thinner

Seriously, just try thinning it with water, a bit at a time, until you've got it to the consistency of 2% milk.

-Fred

 

[Bondo Fett]

Or methanol?

 

[slave1pilot]

Here's a comparison of "thinners" used on acrylic paints.
Very informative
Acrylic airbrush thinners home brew vs commercial. - TheToyz Forums

 

[zorg]

thanks for the link :thumbsup

 

[MrWilson]

I use isopropyl alcohol to thin water based paints. It dries quicker than water. Try it it should work.