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Lifecolor Paints
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Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 04:27 AM UTC
Hi,

Does anyone have experience using lacquer thinner with Lifecolor paints? I really like the results I get spraying Tamiya paints with their lacquer thinner, but I like the color range available with Lifecolor for armor. My results spraying Lifecolor with Lifecolor's thinner have been hit or miss.

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Russ
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Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 05:17 AM UTC
I like the results I have had using their own thinner but some swear by using de-minerilised water; the water you would top up a car battery with.
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Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 10:35 AM UTC
DO NOT mix lacquer thinner with Lifecolor acrylics!!! They are not compatible and you will get a gummy mess. Use Lifecolor thinner, or distilled water. I recommend the distilled water, you can get it for $1 a gallon at Wal-Mart.
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