discussion Enamels + IPA works?

[Guest]

Have anyone tried thinning enamels with IPA. Since from now I will be airbrushing mostly vallejo model air paints I thought I should try mixing revell enamels with IPA. I used IPA which is high purity and is intended for electronic repairs.
I read that it definetly should not work with enamels but I have not noticed anything negative except that it dries quite quickly. I used 3:2 ratio and it mixes well.
I even painted small part for my model kit using this concoction.
Why there is opinion that it is not good to use IPA with enamels? What should I have expected using this combo?

 

[Dave W]

I use white spirit to thin enamels. Never thought of trying IPA. Ive got 10 litres of the stuff in my garage. So i will give it a go. The quicker drying time could be an advantage over white spirit

 

[stona]

The issue is that most IPA contains water and this is not miscible with the solvents in enamel paints.

I'm assuming by your description that you are using the 99.9% IPA. I've never tried it, but if it works for you, then fine.

I use white spirits or cellulose thinners to thin enamels, drying time is not an issue for me.

Cheers

Steve