Best Thinner For Tamiya Acrylic

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One way or the other, what is the best thinner for acrylic paint?

There are two choices for thinning acrylic paint: water or acrylic medium. Water breaks down the binder in acrylic, thinning the paint so that it looks like watercolor and allows it to sink into the surface, resulting in a matte finish.

Having said that, can you thin Tamiya acrylic paint with water? Modelling is not just a hobby, it's an addiction. I use Tamiya acrylics primarily for airbrushing and and have had good luck thinning with distilled water. I usually thin to a ratio of about 80:20 paint/water for general coverage. It's important to first lay down a primer coat to give the paint something to grab.

Afterall, how much does it cost to thin Tamiya airbrush?

What is the proper thinning ratio for airbrushing? 2:1-3:1 ( Tamiya Acrylic paint : thinner).

Can you use alcohol to thin acrylic paint?

Rubbing alcohol and mineral spirits can also be used to thin acrylic paints enough to remove the paint from objects such as paint brushes. Thin and extend your acrylic paint even more with a textile medium. ... You can also add a cap full of rubbing alcohol to mineral spirits as well to thin the paint even more.

BESTSELLER NO. 1 in 2023

TAMIYA America, Inc Super Large Bottle Acrylic Paint, X-20A Thinner, TAM81040

Made from water-soluble acrylic resins and are excellent for either brush or spray painting
Can be used on styrol resins, styrofoam, wood, plus all of the common model plastics
It covers well, flows smoothly with no blushing or fading, and can be blended easily
Plastic bottle with a screw-on lid
Paint number X-20A on the Tamiya Color Chart

BESTSELLER NO. 2 in 2023

Tamiya America, Inc Acrylic/Poly Thinner X20A,23Ml, TAM81020

Tamiya Models
81020

BESTSELLER NO. 3 in 2023

Tamiya 81040 X-20Ael Acrylic Solvent 250Ml - 250ml / 8.45 Fl.Oz

BESTSELLER NO. 4 in 2023

Tamiya Models X-10 Mini Acrylic Paint, Gun Metal

Can be used on styrol resins, styrofoam, wood, plus all of the common model plastics
Covers well, flows smoothly with no blushing or fading and can be blended easily
Glass jar with a plastic, color coded, screw-on lid
Paint number X-10 on the Tamiya Color Chart

BESTSELLER NO. 5 in 2023

Tamiya Medium Size Bottle Acrylic/Poly Thinner X-20a 46ml.

X-20A Thinner
46ml Bottle
For thinning and cleaning Tamiya Paints

BESTSELLER NO. 6 in 2023

Tamiya America, Inc 250ml Airbrush Cleaner, TAM87089

BESTSELLER NO. 7 in 2023

TAMIYA 81712 Acrylic Mini XF12 JN Gray 1/3 oz

Ages: 8+
Tamiya P/N: 81712

BESTSELLER NO. 8 in 2023

Testor Corp. Acrylic Airbrush Thinner 4 Oz

Acrylic Cleaner And Thinner 4 Oz Bottle Testors
Contains: One Acrylic Cleaner And Thinner Bottle
Size: 4oz Bottle
Works With All Testors, Aztek, And Model Master Acrylic Paints
Acrylic Cleaner And Thinner

BESTSELLER NO. 9 in 2023

Tamiya America, Inc Acrylic X2 Gloss,White, TAM81002

Tamiya TAM81002 Acrylic X2 Gloss,White 23ml

BESTSELLER NO. 10 in 2023

Tamiya America, Inc Acrylic/Poly Thinner X20A 46Ml, TAM81030

Tamiya Models
81030

5 More Questions Answered

Do Tamiya acrylics need thinner?

Tamiya paints are excellent for airbrushing as they are thinner than other acrylics and require only a little thinning to run through your airbrush. To make them airbrush ready you want to thin them down using their Tamiya thinner because these paints contain alcohol and diluting them with water doesn't work very well.

Do you wet the brush before using acrylic paint?

If I use acrylics from a tube or a jar, I usually wet my paintbrush and then drip a bit of water onto the paint and mix it together until it gets nice and fluid, adding more water when/if necessary.

How much thinners do I mix with acrylic paint?

Acrylic is mixed at 1 part paint to 1.5 parts thinners.

How do you liquify acrylic colors?

Acrylics are water soluble (which means they can be dissolved in water). Add a drop or two of WARM water to your paints to moisten them almost instantly.

Can I thin acrylic paint with lacquer thinner?

Tamiya's water based acrylic paint can be thinned with their proprietary X20-A acrylic thinners, iso-propyl alcohol (IPA), distilled water, and I've even shown that it can be thinned with regular tap water with outstanding results, but few people seem to realise that it can also be thinned with Tamiya lacquer thinner.