hope this helps anyone

[bauercrew]

hi everyone

i use to build model cars for a while useing enamels and lac paint and clears ,but the smell and clean up starting getting to me so i stoped for about 2- 3 years ( YES I HAVE A SPRAY BOOTH)recently got back into because i have read about people useing craft paints acrylic water based, so i figured i give it a try well at first it was a total flop,tryied thining with water, rubbing alcohal, windsheild washer fluid, i used apple barrel brand , folk art brand the stuf you can get at micheals craft stores nothing worked ,it was to thin or paint would seperate with what ever i thinned with just a mess,then i read about this stuff liqutex flo aid so i looking for that boy did i get a sticker shock on that stuff $11.00 a bottle(BUT a little goes a LOOOONG way when mixing)so i bought some of that and i switched to micheals brand (craft smart) acrylic paints,still use a little windshield washer fluid to thin ,well guess what next day went and bought a whole bunch of the craft smart paints this stuff is flowing so nice i am very pleased with results so what ever the liquitex flo aid made out of IT IS THE BOMB and yes i have sprayed a body with this stuff couldnt be any happier.......just also want to mention you DO have to clear it to protect it ,,,,,dont laugh but i use krylon acrylic satin AND crystal clear gloss so that is the only fumes i have to deal with which is far better than lac and some of the enamal smell .and this stuff polishes out beautiful best part is the clean up------ WATER you do have to play with the air pressure a little im spraying at around 15-25 psi with a gravity feed brush this. has probably been discussed before so i aplogize if it has been ,i was just happy to get back into building again

[GeeBee]

I've been using the same kind of stuff for a while, made by Winsor & Newton, acrylic flow improver, and Testors acrylic thinners thins most artist acrylic paints ready for airbrushing,

[Miatatom]

Welcome to the forum, Bill. I've been using this recipe lately and really like it. Still working on getting the clear to work though.

Fill 100 ml container with 2/3 distilled water, and 1/3 isopropyl alcohol. Add 2 ml of Liquitex Professional Flow-Aid Fluid Medium and 2 ml of Liquitex Professional Slow Dri Blending Medium.

[1930fordpickup]

Thanks for the info Bill. Info is always welcome.

[OldTimer50707]

I've use craft paints along with Createx paint. I thin both of them 50/50 with Future and use Future as a clear coat.

[Miatatom]

I've use craft paints along with Createx paint. I thin both of them 50/50 with Future and use Future as a clear coat.

What air pressures do you spray at, Lee?

[JTRACING]

I mix washer fluid and water 50/50 and then add a few drops of glycerin, then use that thinner 50/50 with the paint, results are great

Edited January 19, 2015 by JTRACING

[OldTimer50707]

What air pressures do you spray at, Lee?

Usually 22 to 26.

[Miatatom]

Usually 22 to 26.

Thanks, Lee!