Touching up a my playfield -airbrush question?

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I'm getting ready to touch up my Cleopatra playfield with some acrylic paint and will be spraying with an airbrush I'm wanting to know what people are using to cut the paint before spraying?

I've been reading up on the Jumping Jack restore that was done (http://www.passionforpinball.com/jjresto.htm) and am hoping to have some similar success.

I've already frisketed (sp.) the area for spraying and have also matched my colors so I think its time to get busy.... any tips and pointers are welcome

VB,
 
Which brand paint are you using?

People have a wide preference for what to thin their paints with. I usually use isopropyl alcohol, some people prefer distilled water, and some guys even use windex (the blue color apparently doesn't affect the paint color).

Most model paint brands also market their own thinners, which is usually excellent quality.

-Hans
 
There is a specific thinner for the acrylic paints. Check the craft acrylic section at the local craft store.

+1000 you dont want a reaction from some foreign "thinner" when it comes to paint ALWAYS follow manufactures recommendations unless your using an even better quality


fyi. it isnt "thinner" because thinner will breakup paint, the term your looking for is REDUCER
 
I'm using Americana acrylics.

Reducer, OK thanks I'll look for some.

VB,
 
Definitely test out whatever you are using on something other than the playfield first. It's really easy to cause a number of problems if you have paint too thin/thick, or if the pressure is too high/low, etc. Acrylics can be particularly tough to spray if they are alcohol based as it's possible for paint to start drying in the nozzle or while still airborne.

-Hans
 
Definitely test out whatever you are using on something other than the playfield first. It's really easy to cause a number of problems if you have paint too thin/thick, or if the pressure is too high/low, etc. Acrylics can be particularly tough to spray if they are alcohol based as it's possible for paint to start drying in the nozzle or while still airborne.

-Hans

+1.............also make sure the area is free of dust and debris,and the gun/nozzle etc are clean prior to use
 
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