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  • Guest

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    Mixing satin paint for airbrush

    Can anyone help me with this. whats the best mix for enamal satin and thinners please as I still beginer for airbrush and modelingmany thanks for your help....
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    There are a lot of variables to consider here such as coverage you are after, type of brush, pressure etc but the general guide is the consistency of milk. In a glass container you should see the paint run down the sides and leave a thin sheen that looks like milk in a glass. A good starting point for enamel would be 50-50 but have a play with this on scrap and adjust the mix if you are not getting the effect you are looking for.

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    • stona
      SMF Supporters
      • Jul 2008
      • 9889

      #3
      I don't think anyone can give you an exact ratio. There are too many variables,the paint,the thinner and then the airbrush set up. For most enamel paints I would suggest starting at a 50:50 mix and then adjusting that until you get the consistency that works for your set up.

      Cheers

      Steve

      There seems to be an echo in here LOL. I must learn to type faster!

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      • Guest

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        cheers

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        • Guest

          #5
          Steve, I work on the idea that if we both say exactly the same thing there is a chance we might be right!!

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          • stona
            SMF Supporters
            • Jul 2008
            • 9889

            #6
            Originally posted by \
            Steve, I work on the idea that if we both say exactly the same thing there is a chance we might be right!!
            We live in hope!

            Cheers

            Steve

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            • Ian M
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              • Dec 2008
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              • Ian
              • Falster, Denmark

              #7
              Originally posted by \
              Steve, I work on the idea that if we both say exactly the same thing there is a chance we might be right!!
              Or at least one of you are......

              I'll get my coat.

              Ian M
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