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MODROCKET - 11 Apr 2004 01:31 GMT

I just completed building an F6F Hellcat and I have a paint question. I have
some Testors Sea Blue enamel paint in the bottle and want to dillute it down
for brushing. What would you recommend for thinning the paint? Can I use the
Aero Gloss dope thinner? I have a can of this already.
Thanks in advance.
Joe A.

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earle - 11 Apr 2004 18:22 GMT

Assuming you are building a plastic display model, use Testors Brush
Cleaning Thinner. That is the only proper solvent and comes in 1 /34 oz
bottles. Using Aero Gloss thinner will result in a substance similar to
chewing gum - don't use it.
If this is a gas (glow) powered model, Testors enamel is not fuel proof and
would need to be overcoated with a clear Urethane enamel after drying for a
week or two.
Earle

Earle

> I just completed building an F6F Hellcat and I have a paint question. I have
> some Testors Sea Blue enamel paint in the bottle and want to dillute it down
> for brushing. What would you recommend for thinning the paint? Can I use the
> Aero Gloss dope thinner? I have a can of this already.
> Thanks in advance.
> Joe A.

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