David Walker Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I have a jar of long OOP Aeromaster enamel Neutral Grey that's gotten pretty thick. When I've used lacquer thinner in the past, added directly to the paint bottle to thin down the paint, almost universally (well, the two times I've done it anyway) within a couple of days the paint just goes solid. Clearly Aeromaster doesn't like lacquer thinner in the long term, though it works great for spraying. Anyone know a thinner that works well with Aeromaster for paint renewal and storage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kev Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I have a jar of long OOP Aeromaster enamel Neutral Grey that's gotten pretty thick. When I've used lacquer thinner in the past, added directly to the paint bottle to thin down the paint, almost universally (well, the two times I've done it anyway) within a couple of days the paint just goes solid. Clearly Aeromaster doesn't like lacquer thinner in the long term, though it works great for spraying. Anyone know a thinner that works well with Aeromaster for paint renewal and storage? I'm no expert David, but my understanding is that most paints don't survive long-term thinning, as it compromises the way the pigment is suspended in the carrier. There are some guys here who seem to really know their stuff with regard to paints, and I'm sure they can provide a much more knowledgeable answer than I (and probably prove me wrong ). Kev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HistnScale Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 David, The old AeroMaster paint was manufactured by Floquil. You might want to try some of the new Floquil thinner or the Testors thinner. Neither one is near as hot as laquer thinner and probably is closer to what was in the original mix. HTH, Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Many times, what you use the thin paints isn't actually a component of the paint, and if you keep it mixed up, you could ruin the paint over time. I usually only thin the paint in a separate container, and try not to mix up more than needed, and discard any leftover thinned paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
majortomski Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I've got bottles of MM enamel that were thinned with off the shelf hardware store paint thinner that are over 15 years old and still useable. It's the seal on the bottle that determines what happens inside. MTC YMMV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 Thanks for the all the information. I may try Floquil's thinner, or just accept that this particular bottle of paint is on it's last legs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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