USAFsparkchaser Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Just curious what the recommended procedure for cleaning the airbrush after spraying Tamiya X22 mixed with mr hobby leveling thinner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tato Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hi USAFsparkchaser, To clean my airbrush, I always use the same thinner that I use for painting or clear coats. Like you, I also use Tamiya X22 with MLT, so in my case, I would use MLT. Works wonders. My procedure, is exactly the same as on this video (except for the use of the Ultimate Airbrush Cleaner): For a more thorough cleaning, I would do the same, plus disassembling the airbrush. Hope this helps. Cheers, Tato Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I used hardware store lacquer thinner to clean my airbrush after using the same combination for a clear coat. It is just like cleaning after any other paint job, but since the paint is clear it is harder to tell when the airbrush is totally clean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I also use hardware store lacquer thinner, which is much cheaper than Mr. Hobby Leveling Thinner. Nowadays I thin Tamiya paints with Tamiya X-20A thinner, so I clean my airbrush parts with 99% IPA after removing the needle and nozzle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck1945 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I’m in the same “clean with generic lacquer thinner” group. I’ll usually thin paint for spraying with the manufacturer’s recommended thinner, but clean up is with the generic stuff. Since at this stage the object is to clean the airbrush, not trying to get the best possible results with the painting, use what cleans most efficiently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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