Tru Color "brushable" paints

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Everyone may know this already, but I just found out the hard way. Tru Color “brushable” paints are not really brushable. After ran into trouble I got this from the maker. “Our brushable paint was never intended to be applied to an entire model in layers - only touch-up or as a single application. Since our product is a solvent based paint that does NOT cure, applying new coats by brush over previous coats will dissolve the underlying paint and cause variations. Models should always be air brushed to get a smooth, consistent appearance, Even thin layers can be applied this way as you are not “pushing” against the paint with an air brush”

Wish I knew this before purchasing the product!

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I’ve never had that problem with their “brushable” line and I use their paint quite a bit.

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There is indeed a “Brushable” option on the site. Solvent-based paints evaporate quickly, making them difficult to apply with a brush. One way to deal with this is to first spray a similar color in a rattle can, then brush on the desired paint diluted with a solvent.

Another method is to mix in retarder thinner. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not sell it. If I were you, I would try some of the types available in Japan.