Tamiya panel accent wash

[Kardar2]

Hello.

It don't look like they make acrylic. So if you use enamels on your build how is one clean up the spots that are left after you applied it? Thanks for the help   

[Roncla]

I use Tamiyas' Enamel Paint X-20 thinner,  not to be confused with Tamiyas' X-20A acrylic thinner

[BigTallDad]

What color did you use for the final color? If it isn't black:

Put about 1/2 teaspoon of that color in a small container, add a drop of black Tamiya acrylic as well as some thinner (as mentioned above). After stirring, the mixture should have about the same consistency as ink.

Using a small brush, place a drop of the mixture in a panel line; osmosis will cause it to "wick" along the line. If it doesn't, add more thinner and repeat.

A gentle polishing should remove any unwanted marks.

To me, a black panel line is too stark if contrasted against a light color; that's why I prefer to mix the final color with a hint of black.

Edited March 30, 2016 by BigTallDad

[Kardar2]

I use Tamiyas' Enamel Paint X-20 thinner,  not to be confused with Tamiyas' X-20A acrylic thinner

won't it take my enamel paint off? 

[Kardar2]

What color did you use for the final color? If it isn't black:

Put about 1/2 teaspoon of that color in a small container, add a drop of black Tamiya acrylic as well as some thinner (as mentioned above). After stirring, the mixture should have about the same consistency as ink.

Using a small brush, place a drop of the mixture in a panel line; osmosis will cause it to "wick" along the line. If it doesn't, add more thinner and repeat.

A gentle polishing should remove any unwanted marks.

To me, a black panel line is too stark if contrasted against a light color; that's why I prefer to mix the final color with a hint of black.

good idea. Thanks  

[GeeBee]

It does say on the Tamiya website that this shouldn't be used over an enamel finish, as any overflow will be very hard to remove, your better off making a wash using acrylic paint if your using enamel paints to paint your bodies