discussion cellulose thinners

[geegad]

ive heard it banded around a bit so what is it used for and should i get some?????

 

[stona]

It's thinner that can be used with enamel type paints. I originally bought some to thin White Ensign paints.It is actually a blend of various solvents and the composition and quality varies from brand to brand. Whatever the mixture of solvents it is "hot" stuff and will attack the styrene of an injection moulded kit. I use it for a deep clean of my airbrushes,knowing that they have O rings and seals that can tolerate it. It will make a horrible mess of some cheaper airbrushes!

If I was never allowed to use it again I could easily do without it so I doubt that anyone absolutely needs it.

Cheers

Steve

 

[geegad]

i have an itawa br airbrush will it be ok with that model the last thing i want to do is melt the dam thing

cheers

 

[stona]

I've got a couple of Iwatas and they have not been adversely affected by cellulose thinners. It's not my regular cleaner,I probably give my airbrushes a deep clean every 8-10 weeks or so.

Cheers

Steve

 

[yak face]

John , ive used cellulose thinners as a liquid cement for years, just apply it with a brush like normal liquid poly cement , much cheaper if you buy a litre tin too (or 5 litres like i did!!) cheers tony

 

[Guest]

Also essential for cleaning the AB after using Alclad or other cellulose based paint (like car paint etc) Or for dipping metal AB parts in to clean the dried crap off them.

HTH

Stuart

 

[geegad]

Thanks lads for the advice as prompt and as good as usualJohn