discussion humbrol enamel washes

[col68]

I have been given some of the humbrol enamel washes to try. Does anybody know if these are safe to use on Vallejo and Tamiya acrylic paints.
Thanks in advance
Colin.

 

[BarryW]

Colin, I would lay down a coat of gloss acrylic varnish, Alclad Aqua Gloss for instance first. It will help the wash to run into the detail. You can matt coat later.

 

[col68]

Thanks Barry. I normally use oil washes over acrylic varnish I was just a bit worried the the thinners in the wash may be a bit hot.

 

[BarryW]

Thanks Barry. I normally use oil washes over acrylic varnish I was just a bit worried the the thinners in the wash may be a bit hot.

Enamel thinners with acrylic varnish should not be a problem but it is always wise not to be too agressive removing excess wash with a brush or cotton bud. One point - I would leave the acrylic varnish to cure properly, at least 24 hours, before applying washes.

 

[stillp]

I've used Humbrol washes over Clear/Pledge/floorcare/whateveritscallednowadays without any problems.

Pete

 

[Guest]

I do use Humbrol washes over the Humbrol clear coat ( water based ) and not had any issues.
But as Barry says allow good time for the protective coat to fully cure. Personally for me nothing less than 48 hrs at room temperature.