Tamiya TS/AS compatibility

[tbill]

both are spray bombs, reading the labels doesn’t answer my questions, so, short of experimenting with them myself, anyone have experience with using these paints together? 
 

thanks

[Dave Van]

I mix them no issues

[martinfan5]

There is no actual formula difference between TS and AS paints, the AS line is for aircraft , so you can mix and match TS/AS all you want and there will be no chemical reaction.   The AS line offers colors that are used primarily on/for aircraft.

Edited September 26, 2021 by martinfan5

[espo]

The only Tamiya spray paints that you would want to be very carful using are the ones designed for spraying inside of remote control bodies. I would test on some plastic spoons before spraying and model bodies. 

[tbill]

Thank you guys, much appreciated.

[Sandboarder]

12 hours ago, espo said:

The only Tamiya spray paints that you would want to be very carful using are the ones designed for spraying inside of remote control bodies. I would test on some plastic spoons before spraying and model bodies. 

That is the PS line and they are rubbish for us. The paint behaves like a rubber and is designed to flex with the RC body. 

[espo]

4 hours ago, Sandboarder said:

That is the PS line and they are rubbish for us. The paint behaves like a rubber and is designed to flex with the RC body. 

I like that, "Rubbish" is a very apt description.  

[Sandboarder]

15 minutes ago, espo said:

I like that, "Rubbish" is a very apt description.  

While I don’t know the science of it all. The PS range is no good for plastic models. 
 

Here’s some interesting info from the web.

 

”Tamiya PS spray paint is a synthetic lacquer that cures in a short period of time. The spray paint is extremely useful for painting RC car & truck body shells. 
Each can contains 100ml of paint, which is enough to fully cover most body shells. Note: if you're painting an extra large shell such as a HPI Baja 5SC body shell we recommend using at least 2 cans.

These paints are impervious to oil and fuels, so they can be safely used on gas-powered RC body shells.

These spray paints were developed especially for decorating transparent polycarbonate bodies used in R/C car modeling. Each can contains 100ml of paint, which is the appropriate amount for finishing one complete model. 

Painting polycarbonate bodies is done from the inside of the body shell as opposed to the outside of a traditional plastic model. When spraying body from the inside, keep the can about 30cm from the surface. After curing apply another coat as necessary. These paints are impervious to oil and fuels, so they can be safely used on gas-powered R/C bodies. 

Warning: Never use these paints on plastic models.“

https://hobbiesdirect.com.au/Tamiya-PS-12-Silver-Polycarbanate-Spray-Paint-100ml-86012

 

I thought the last line was interesting.

 

I have used the PS paint and in my honest opinion they are rubbish for our plastic model hobby. 

[bobthehobbyguy]

One other point.  ts is gloss the as are  flats

[ZTony8]

6 hours ago, bobthehobbyguy said:

One other point.  ts is gloss the as are  flats

There are several flat TS paints and some gloss AS paints.

[Pete J.]

On 9/26/2021 at 12:59 PM, martinfan5 said:

There is no actual formula difference between TS and AS paints, the AS line is for aircraft , so you can mix and match TS/AS all you want and there will be no chemical reaction.   The AS line offers colors that are used primarily on/for aircraft.

concur.  AS are primarily flat paints and TS are mostly gloss. PS are the same thing formulated for Lexan R/C bodies. They are pretty much interchangeable as long as you are going to clearcoat over them when you are done. 

[BubbaBrown]

To the beat of mt knowledge AS sprays are acrylic while the TS are lacquer.

[Sandboarder]

32 minutes ago, BubbaBrown said:

To the beat of mt knowledge AS sprays are acrylic while the TS are lacquer.

They are both the same type of lacquer paint.