TAMIYA X-20 Thinner

[1972coronet]

Has anyone in the U.S. seen or used Tamiya X-20 thinner? I'm referring to the enamel thinner, not the -A thinner (for acrylics).

Is this formula not available in the U.S.?

Is it anything "special"? 

My interest in it stems from my watching videos wherein the builder uses the X-20 to cleanup Panel Line Accent from the engine, etc., and interior surfaces -- something which the X-20-A is improper to use on acrylic paint surfaces (obviously).

If the X-20 isn't something unique or special, then what would be good for cleanup of excess Panel Line Accent?

Thanks.

[LL3 Model Worx]

It's essentially just mineral spirits...

Get a can of odorless Klean strip from home depot and be off to the races.

[Brutalform]

I use the ole regular Testors enamel thinner to clean up the Panel Line Accent. Works just fine. 

[Bugatti Fan]

Good old White Spirit from a hardware store should do the trick for thinning enamels.

[LL3 Model Worx]

47 minutes ago, Bugatti Fan said:

Good old White Spirit from a hardware store should do the trick for thinning enamels.

Exactly...

[niteowl7710]

On 11/30/2022 at 8:48 AM, 1972coronet said:

Has anyone in the U.S. seen or used Tamiya X-20 thinner? I'm referring to the enamel thinner, not the -A thinner (for acrylics).

Is this formula not available in the U.S.?

Is it anything "special"? 

My interest in it stems from my watching videos wherein the builder uses the X-20 to cleanup Panel Line Accent from the engine, etc., and interior surfaces -- something which the X-20-A is improper to use on acrylic paint surfaces (obviously).

If the X-20 isn't something unique or special, then what would be good for cleanup of excess Panel Line Accent?

Thanks.

None of the Tamiya Enamel Paint line is available in the U.S., but as everyone else has said any odorless (or odored if you wanna huff some fumes) mineral spirt will get the panel liner back off.