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Old 03-12-2006, 12:50 PM
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does all paint have to be thinned to use in an airbrush? im using kustom kolor. how thin should the paint be? thanks for the help
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Old 03-13-2006, 01:57 PM
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all depends on what kind of paint your shooting, what airbrush, solid color or shading?
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Old 03-14-2006, 04:05 PM
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The paint should be about water consistency to spray well through an airbrush
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Old 03-17-2006, 11:12 PM
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So what can I use to thin polycarbonate paints for airbrushing.

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Old 03-18-2006, 12:04 AM
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You dont thin polycarbonate paint, you spray at a high enough PSI until it flows evenly.
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