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apollosspear posted an update in the group Q/A & Help Group 7 years, 6 months ago

hi, i am working on a M4 Sherman diorama and i am at the weathering stage on the tank. this is the first time i am weathering a model and i want to use some black oil paint to do the wash. i have seen it thinned with mineral spirits. can i use lacquer thinner instead (i have clean strip)? and how will this affect the paint job? i have a coat of future floor wax clear coat on the model.

thanks
- teetee580 replied 7 years, 6 months ago
  
  Whatever you do, don’t use a lacquer thinner for the job! It will eat trough the future clear and effect your paint job. You could also use a turpentine to thin the oil paint.
  You could also thin down an enamel paint with lighter fluid, enamel thinner, white spirit or benzine and clean up with the same agents. I find enamels best for doing a wash. Oil paints are normally used for streaking effects.
  Hope this helps out. Good luck and happy building