Mr. Color Leveling Thinner / paint compatibility

[Chris V]

I've noticed that Mr. Color Leveling Thinner is frequently brought up in discussion threads regarding paint and airbrushing. 

I was quite surprised to discover that it seemingly works as a universal thinner for not only various brands but various types of paint (Acrylic, Enamels and Lacquers), so I figured I'd create this easy to find thread for people to share their experiences with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner. 

Please share which paints you've confirmed to be compatible/incompatible with the thinner and your preferred mixing ratios for airbrushing.

Edited June 8 by Chris V

[Dave G.]

MLT works in acrylics that are alcohol based, Like Tamiya X series. Most waterborne acrylics though, don't like it. That's not to say all waterborne won't work. I don't mess with it beyond I did a bench test once and waterborne curdled. Doesn't matter, at least to me, because I have my blends of thinners for waterborne acrylics anyway.

Enamel works, Testors Enamel I can speak for first hand. As well as Tamiya LP Lacquer. Which makes sense, since MLT is a form of lacquer thinner.

I hope any of that helps.