Tamiya Acrylic paint thinner options?

[TECHMAN]

I'm certain this subject has been covered before, but I was not able to find the thread (nor answer my question) by using the search option, so first, let me say "sorry" for digging up something that has been covered......

My question is this:  I know that others on the forum have found alternatives for Tamiya "thinner/brush-cleaner" that works successfully with their "X" series bottle paints,  what were you using?   For me to use the Tamiya version, requires a 140 mile round trip, and hoping that the Hobbytown has it in stock when I get there (they are sometimes "out-of-stock").

Any help would be GREATLY APPRECIATED,  Thanks in advance.

DJ

[sidcharles]

sorry i cannot help with your request, BUT . . .  whichever one you decide, is there any reason Amazon could not satisfy resupply?

even if it's 25% more than a retail transaction, the time and wear & tear on you and vehicle would be reduced a great deal.

[1972coronet]

Denatured Alcohol for brush cleaning .

[Jim B]

Here's a thread from a little while ago: 

 

[TECHMAN]

THANKS GUYS....

We have a HUGE Amazon only 18 miles north, but, unfortunately, I do not/have not ever dealt with them, nor set up any type of account with them.   Guess I should.....

The lacquer thinner, I keep by the gallon out in the shop, and "refill" my little Testor's bottles from that, so, problem solved......    Thanks for posting the link to the earlier thread, was exactly what I needed.

Thanks for each of your help

DJ

[Can-Con]

I've been just using iso alcohol since the late '80s. It's always worked fine for me.

[peteski]

Tamiya X paints are plastic safe. Thinning them with Lacquer Thinner might make them no longer plastic safe. Standard hardware-store Lacquer Thinner is a "hot" solvent which can attack (craze or soften) typical kit plastic.  Actually different brands have slightly different formulations, with some hotter than others. 

Alcohol is plastic safe and the X paints do contain alcohol, so that seems like a safer alternative.  Just don't use rubbing alcohol (as it is diluted and might contain other ingredients).

Edited October 6 by peteski

[TECHMAN]

THANKS AGAIN......

Just using the "replacement" for cleaning brushes.....   The only Tamiya bottled paints that I use, are the Smoke, and the three "tint" colors (amber, red, & blue} to go over chrome to simulate anodizing.   The brushes, however, were "upper-end" camel hair purchased nearly 20-25 years ago, so I try to keep them in good shape. 

Again, thank each of you for your help.

DJ

[bluestringer]

I use just regular generic lacquer thinner from Walmart. Works fine. I have in the past used Mr. Hobby Leveling Thinner, it works fine also. 

[Radretireddad]

Straight Dollar store 70% Isopropyl alcohol works just fine.