Enamel paint thinner question

[10543Modeler]

Is there an alternative maybe in the big box home improvement stores that's usable for Testors enamel paints?  I liked the decent size Model Master thinner in the metal can.  Thanks

[gman]

You could always thin it with inexpensive big box store lacquer thinner- some might say that is the best way to spray Testors enamels.

[70mach1]

Mineral Spirits

[customline]

A mix of 2 parts Testor's enamel paint to 1 part  "cheap" hardware store lacquer thinner works for me. 

[StevenGuthmiller]

Another vote for lacquer thinner.

For airbrushing that is.

I would stick with enamel thinner/mineral spirits for paint used for brush painting.

 

 

 

Steve

[Dave G.]

Yep, I agree, lacquer thinner for spraying, mineral spirits for brush painting. Just be sure you get the real lacquer thinner and not the newer so called " green friendly" stuff.

Another blend that works well for spraying is to mix mineral spirits and hardware store paint thinner together 50/50, then thin your enamel with that blend. LT is easier and seems to be that just right product in one can without any fuss.. I've always mixed enamel for spraying 3-2 paint to thinner. So slightly less thinner than 50/50.

[Bills72sj]

I have been doing 50/50 Testors bottle enamel and Big Box store lacquer thinner.

My last 4 bodies have turned out nice and glossy without clear.

It seems I may need to experiment with a "richer" mixture and see how that goes.