scalecoat paint

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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What can I use to thin scalecoat paints.

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Scalecoat thinner works well [;)]

Be sure to use the right one for the type of Scalecoat you are using…Scalecoat I or II. Although I’ve used I thinner wirh II paint and nothing bad happened. I think the I or II thing has more to do with the material you are painting.

I’ve also used plain old paint thinner from a hardware store to clean Scalecoat out of my airbrush and paint brushes.

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I use mineral spirits…works well.

Mark H

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Have you visited the Weaver Model’s Scalecoat page? Maybe you will find some tips there?

http://www.weavermodels.com/page12.html

Good Luck, Ed

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Another option:

I’ve been using Klean-Strip Lacquer thinner for the past 2 years with Scalecoat II paint and have had good results.

In the photo the car has Scale Coat 2 paint that was thinned with the Klean Strip thinner. The finish was very smooth and wet in appearance. Klean strip is available at many hardware stores and home depot.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Klean-Strip-1-Pint-Lacquer-Thinner-PA12782/203713864

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I’ve thinned it as well using hardware store brand laquer thinners. Really didn’t see much difference in the resulting finish - plus, it dried a whole lot faster !

Mark.