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Post by Leon on Aug 13, 2016 8:20:25 GMT -5
Hi guys! Do i need to thin Tamiya gloss so i spray it with my airbrush?
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Post by TRM on Aug 13, 2016 8:21:55 GMT -5
I would...and build up the applications.
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Post by Leon on Aug 13, 2016 8:27:13 GMT -5
Thanks Todd! Had to do a little touch painting on the subs stand and really don't want to mask off the sub and use the rattle can.  |
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Post by vindicareassassin on Aug 13, 2016 9:49:10 GMT -5
I do, 50/50 with thinners at least, sprays out smoother I find as well
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Post by armorguy on Aug 13, 2016 13:00:08 GMT -5
It's better to thin it down to a ratio of 50/50 as vindicareassassin said Leon. Don't use too much air because it will make the gloss dry before it touches the surface, ending up satin or even worse, matt.
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Post by Leon on Aug 13, 2016 13:56:26 GMT -5
Sean,Guy thanks for the tip fellas!  Guy i'll be sure to reduce the air pressure! |
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Post by vindicareassassin on Aug 13, 2016 15:33:20 GMT -5
Sean,Guy thanks for the tip fellas! Guy i'll be sure to reduce the air pressure! Don't reduce ut to much mind, or it'll spatter and leave an orange peel like finish, I normally spray at 15psi and do gloss and matte at around 12, and I also spray varnish at about 6" away in a swirling pattern, quite lightly, dry with a warm hair drier and repeat 4 or 5 times, this helps the matte or gloss effect build up gradually and have more depth (that is for acrylic varnishes though, Tamiya gloss is quite good after 1 or 2 coats) |
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Post by Leon on Aug 13, 2016 17:51:05 GMT -5
Thank you Sean! I spray at 15psi so the additional info is much appreciated.  |
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