DIY airbrush cleaner and acrylic paint thinner | save $$

Saving money when and where you can is important in this hobby. Here I show you my DIY recipes for an airbrush cleaning solution and an acrylic paint thinner. All you need is distilled water, IPA, window cleaner and glycerin in measured amounts plus a couple of plastic dispensers. I’ll walk you through it. I make mine in 250 ml batches and the basic supplies which cost approximately €10.00 will serve me for years!
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1 litre of commercial airbrush cleaner = €75.20
1 litre of DIY airbrush cleaner = €4.00
1 litre of commercial acrylic paint thinner = €69.75
1 litre of DIY acrylic paint thinner = €3.50
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[@razorproductions599]

I use distilled water .95 L (1 quart), dishwasher rinse aid (6 drops) (in place of the alcohol) and glycerin (6 drops) for the thinner. It is safer for the grandkids to spray. I do the cleaning so your recipe will work well for that for me! Thank you!🚿

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

That sounds good too. There are lots of ways to save $$, over buying the brand name thinners and cleaners! 🍁☕️👍

[@gregory6488]

Have you also used water and dishwasher rinse for cleaning the airbrush?

[@razorproductions599]

@@gregory6488 I have. But the alcohol works better and my airbrush is safe to use it on (no rubber). If you have parts you think could be damaged the "safe" thinner is a great cleaner!

[@septiccalling8341]

One of the first things I did when I got back into model making and then the cars, was to look up home made recipes, exactly because of the cost. The ones I settled for are almost exactly similar to yours, though I use concentrated screen wash in the cleaner. They both work perfectly well. Good video Andrew 👍🏻🇬🇧👌🏻🇨🇦👏🏻🇨🇭

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Lots of great tips and tricks out there! I've seen windshield wiper fluid used too. Even cheaper, I think! Anything to save a few pennies! 🍁☕️👍

[@gruvin4602]

A guy has to try to save a few bucks now a days damn I remember paying 10 bucks for a 124 or 125 scale models now starting at 40 and up and paints 99 cents now 4.99 for a testor bottle so props to all model builders to help 1 another out in this now not so cheap hobby.i just got bk into this hobby and have dropped about 5 to 600 bucks but it's an investment now haha

[@aleksandarpirkl3386]

Very Helpful and nice Tutorial,thanks

[@danschopshop7939]

I knew there were homemade recipes but never looked..... great info Sir and thanks

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

You got it. So much intel out there. I was just waiting for a chance to sit down and document it. Hope it helps, Dan! Have a great weekend. 🍁☕️

[@hoytwhitmore8872]

Yes That Will Be Nice Thank You Winder GA

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Have a great day, Hoyt! 🍁👊

[@daviddowd3764]

Works fine! Thanks

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Great! It'll save you lots of money too! 🍁👍

[@fightingcorsair7297]

These are great. Thank you for posting this.

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

I'm glad you found it and I hope the recipes help. They're good money savers! 🍁👍

[@simplekustomsbyeddiepapand1838]

Thanks for sharing Andrew!! As always outstanding video!!!

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

My pleasure, Eddie. These are a couple of good recipes that'll save you some coin. Try them out. 🍁👍

[@daneself858]

Thank you for sharing planning to get a airbrush next year

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

That's gonna be a game changer, Dane. Maintenance will be a big part of keeping them in shape, and this will be a money saver. 🍁☕️

[@georgetaylor5482]

Thanks this is a giant help.

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Great! Glad you found this. 🍁☕️👍

[@sublimegreen]

Thanks

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

You're welcome. I hope this works for you and saves you lots of mone! 🍁☕️👊

[@samsscaledmodels1872]

Thanks Andrew 😀 this is most helpful 👍

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Great! Glad this little bit of DIY helps out. I've saved lots of money doing this. 🍁☕️

[@PatGilliland]

Thanks for the recipe, from another frugal Canadian.

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

No problem. Hope you have great success with it and save lots of money. Those commercial solutions are so expensive when you break down the costs! Happy New Year! 🍁🎉

[@EVOSparksDieCast]

Thanks for sharing bud👍

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

You got it, EVO. Thanks for watching and the ongoing support. That means a lot. 🍁👊

[@BPCustomCreations]

Such a great tutorial and a valuable lesson! When I eventually get an airbrush I will definitely be giving this a go!

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

I don't have expensive airbrush equipment, but I do take care of all of it well. This is a big money saver and works just as well. And I use it more liberally, not worrying about the cost as I do with the commercial brand stuff. 🍁

[@TrueNorthModels]

Great video and tips and yes, that is my recipe as well. Cheers

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Great! It really saves a bundle, doesn't it! 🍁☕️🇨🇦🦫

[@ramman2123]

Great video ,thank you so much for sharing

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

You are very welcome. I hope the recipes work as well for you as they do for me and many others! 🍁👍

[@iancarlin4694]

Nice share. This is basically same recipes I have used for many years now. The glycerine acts as a surface tension remover allowing the water and alcohol to mix as well as a flow improver. For cleaner Mix, I don’t use window cleaner but about 5- 10 ml household ammonia and the balance of your window cleaner volume is made up with water. If anyone is concerned about ammonia affecting their airbrush, just rinse through with water after cleaning. I have never had any dechroming, but I do only have Iwata and H&S brushes

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Good intel. Thanks! 🍁☕️👊

[@namegoeshereorhere5020]

I've been running ammonia Windex through my brushes(H&S Infinity, Eclipse CS, Badger 150 and a Badger Renegade) for 10 to 30 years(in the badger 150) and never had a problem. I've even accidentally left it in the cup overnight on occasion.

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

That answers the age old question then. No worries about ammonia in the recipe! What I've read is that it may take the chrome finish off the cheaper airbrushes. 🍁☕️👍

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

Great info

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Thanks, Brian. Take care and have a nice weekend. 🍁☕️

[@yvesdubois4964]

Nice tutorial, well done, very clear. Thanks for sharing. Best regards from 🇨🇵

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Thanks, I hope you find it useful. Greetings from Switzerland. 🍁

[@jasonroach6445]

G'DAY fella. Thanks SOoooooooo much. I've been spending heaps on those. I'll split my savings with you. You're a true champion 🏆

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Glad you found this. It's definitely a money saver. I can use both more liberally now that I'm not concerned about the costs. 🍁☕️👍👊

[@newapollogaluh6060]

Nice sharing my friend🙏🙏👍👍👍

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Many thanks. Have a great weekend. 🍁☕️

[@robertlopez9565]

Good job thank you

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

No problem. Hope it works well for you, and saves you lots of money! 🍁☕️👍

[@RcNickster709]

Always great to share the knowledge. Thanks Andrew. Nice work.. :)

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Thanks, bud. My pleasure! First snow on the ground over here this morning. 🍁☕️❄️

[@RcNickster709]

@@MapleLeafCustoms Been having some really strange weather down this way.. +11 C ... Rainy... No snow yet

[@zeldadiecastracing]

Thanks for sharing bos

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Sama sama! Have a nice weekend! 🍁👍

[@koolkatkustomdiecast801]

So detail oriented Andrew yes I make my own and they work ok but again a little scrubbing always comes in I use D water windex or simple green isopropyl Alcohol and glycerin and using spray bottle I use to clean.

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Most of the recipes I've found online are pretty close to being the same. This is the one I've used for some time now. 🍁👍

[@silversscratchbuiltproduct6277]

Fantastic I'm going to make the thinner thank you so very much

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

It's a great money saver! 🍁👊

[@NinjaKoalaAUTW]

Good recepie ❤

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Thanks. I hope you can make good use of this. Big money saver! 🍁☕️👍

[@NinjaKoalaAUTW]

@@MapleLeafCustoms yes I have bought all materials and they are quite cheap except Isopropyl alcohol

[@garycarver3694]

That's a good recipe I do the same

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

They work great! 🍁👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍👍👍

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Thanks, Tim. Enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend. 🍁🦃

[@peterpop-off]

I will buy some glycerin and give this a shot 👍 Retail prices for paint supplies are a joke

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

It's a huge money saver. Good luck with the recipe. It'll work great. 🍁☕️👍

[@MidIslandCustomDiecast]

I don't really use acrylic paints anymore, but these are good tips if I do. Thx Andrew!

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

I'm still working my way through my original batch of Vallejo and Createx paints! Still pull out the odd spray can on occasion too. Trying not to buy much else these days, Evan. Saving money is the name of the game. Hope all is well with you and Maddie. Take care and enjoy a nice weekend. 🍁☕️

[@FordmanCustomsandDesigns]

Thank you Andrew this will be very helpful with cleaning my airbrush as i use it alot ..... and now I have to go make coffee lol

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Guaranteed to work as well as any commercial brand you pay big $$ for. Now I use it more liberally without worrying about how much it costs. Best way to go! 🍁☕️

[@sujanarejab]

thanks for the recipe

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

You're most welcome. I hope it works for you! 🍁☕️👊

[@sujanarejab]

@@MapleLeafCustoms sure. i will try. thanks again from malaysia. i want to paint 3d printed robotic prosthetic hands for kids

[@tojorozombie]

Thank you kindly, Sir! I found this most informative!😎👍

[@dgs.creates]

Very cool and helpful. Just need an airbrush now haha. Cheers Andrew 😎👍🏻

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

I bought a real cheapo to get started back in the beginning and I still use it. Cost less than 2 cans of spray paint. Keep it clean and it'll last. 🍁👊

[@dgs.creates]

@@MapleLeafCustoms wow that's pretty good!

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Nice DIY Airbrush tips and info Andrew I'm sure this will help a lot of people out cool, have a great weekend my friend cheers KC 🇦🇺🇦🇺🤝🇨🇦🇨🇦😎🙂👍

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Thanks, KC. You too! First snow is on the ground this morning... 🍁☕️👍

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

@@MapleLeafCustoms my pleasure and wow ok Snow nice and cool cool, 🤣😎 you should show us in your up and coming videos, stay warm and Safe over there, cheers 🥂🍻🍺🥂🍻🍺 KC Cradle Mountain Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🤝🇨🇦🇨🇦😎🙂👍

[@koolkatkustomdiecast801]

Another thing I did was bought a gallon of automotive 2k clear because it’s way cheaper than buying from hobby supplier. Big savings there

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Can't get that over here. I wish...! 🍁😀

[@jm9toys931]

Nice bro 💪

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Thanks!

[@pimpmydiecastsdiecastandto3176]

great video andrew .. been thinking of doing this for my acrylics ,, can make it even cheaper as distilled water is just water that has been boiled using a simple method to remove impurities

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Great idea, Paul. Saving more money! Water from the air conditioning pan is distilled too. So many great tips out there. I knew about the recipes but was blown away when I did my own cost comparison. No going back to commercial brands now... 🍁☕️

[@428garage]

Very Nice

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Thanks! Have a great day! 🍁👍

[@ripwreckraceway]

cool thats so groove of you! so i have an idea of some tips and it all good thank you brother for your awesome tips brother

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

It's a big money saver too. I go through a lot of this stuff, keeping my equipment in good clean shape. 🍁

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

I seen a recipe for flow improver. The recipe was 32 oz of water 946ml and add half a teaspoon or 2.5 ml of dishwasher rinse aid. The woman's video I saw she use jet dry rinse aid. IPA in Australia is very expensive. A litre of 70% so you back about 20 bucks. I'm running if you can use the denatured alcohol which we called methylated spirits here. Which is 96% ethanol with a bit of methanol added to make it toxic. Cheers Graham.

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Hi Graham. Excellent question, to which I don't know the answer. Different products are available around the world. All my research was done via KZbin videos, and there are a myriad of recipes out there. Mine is made with what seems to be the standard measurements, though they certainly vary. You'd have to do a bit of research and compare IPA with methylated spirits to see what the differences are. Sorry I couldn't come up with a better reply. Keep after the solution, because it's a real money saver over the store bought brands. 🍁☕👊

[@bandetsgaming1154]

Thank you this was exactly what I was looking for, for so long 😂😂😂

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Glad I could help! I've saved so much money mixing my own. You will too! 🍁☕️

[@ste022]

This is great thanks, using your thinner I'm finding that that when I'm done it's much easier to clean out especially when using Stynylrez primer. Also so far I'm getting a pretty flat finish the other homebrew recipes I've tried contain flow aid and retarder which would spray nice but leave me with a satin finish.

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

I'm glad it's working well for you. This is a composite recipe gleaned from all of my online research. I find it to be very effective and costs saving too! 🍁👍

[@rdcustomdiecast]

Thank you I will be using this to save a few $ I assure you the wife will appreciate it for sure lol

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

They're great money savers. And they work very well too! 🍁

[@JaysDiecastCreations]

Ok now chemistry class is over and a valuable lesson is learned! This will be very helpful as there is a Badger Patriot 105 on the way to my house for Christmas 😊 another rabbit hole has opened 😂 its bed time, thanks for sharing this Andrew ✌

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Badger, cool! You're on Santa's nice list! That's a really good one, Jay. There's another learning curve ahead - but a fun one - and a real game changer. First snow on the ground here today! 🍁❄️👍

[@JaysDiecastCreations]

@@MapleLeafCustoms I know I'll have alot to learn but it should be fun!

[@JaysDiecastCreations]

@@MapleLeafCustoms happy winter, hunker down my friend 👊

[@gerickbriones1708]

Thanks for the infos. I usually use 91% isopropyl alcohol but hard to find. Thanks I saw your formula using 99.9% instead of 91%. Excellent content 👍

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

99.9% is easily accessible over here where I live. Interesting. Just change your dilution percentages accordingly. 🍁👍

[@moonman19]

nice tips and what about that custom truck behind the isopropanol?

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Thanks, MoonMan. I think you're asking about my Fury Road War Rig. That's build #109 in my playlist. Have a look! 🍁☕️

[@POULPY47]

Hi , amonia is really bad for airbrush chrome ? Thanks for the knowledge you share with us !

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

You are most welcome. This video simply comes from information that I've collected online too. There is a lot of knowledge out there, which we all benefit from, if it's shared! 🍁👊

[@rfisch1975]

Has anyone used this thinner for polycarbonate paints on lexan rc car bodies?

[@gamexivi]

does it work well with vallejo?

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Yes it does. Vallejo is what I use almost exclusively. 🍁☕️👍

[@aleventb]

Thanks for sharing, looks very easy and cheap. Would you please advise about the quality of glycerine? Is it herbal grade?

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

That, I don't know. Mine's just out of the kitchen pantry. It's the part of the recipe that serves as the flow improver. Give it a try and save lots of money! Have a great day! 🍁☕️👍

[@morphf-YouTube]

Nice video Andrew, really helpful. Do you want to share the measurements file on your desk, so I can print that one out as well? It’s really handy and clean to read ❤

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

If you send me an email (check in the description), I'll gladly send you a .png file of the recipes. Or try a screen grab from the video. Happy to help out. 🍁👍

[@clivemahony9827]

Just getting into using airbrush trying to find were to get products in Ireland

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Same thing for me here in Switzerland. I've have to make do with Amazon. 🍁☕️✌️

[@davidyoung8105]

Nice Recipe, thanks. Doesn't the alcohol evaporate from those cool squeeze bottles?

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Good question, though I don't think so. I go through these pretty quickly, now that I'm not worried about costs, and I haven't noticed any reduction in effectiveness. Might want to use a sealed bottle if that's a concern though. 🍁☕️👍

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

What is a very good 2 stage gun for first time , with compressor and all parts , I am talking turn key 🔑? Thanks. Mike

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Hi Mike. I'm not really an airbrush specialist. I started out with a pretty average priced Timbertech brand set (compressor, airbrush, hoses, connectors, etc.) and have had very good luck with it, so I haven't felt the need to upgrad yet. I did buy a trigger style airbrush recently, just to see if I like it. Head over to Diecast Graveyard to get lots of information on brands and recommendations from Paul. He's my 'go to' guy on this topic. 🍁☕️

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Ok , yes I have watched Paul’s videos. Thanks again . Mike .

[@destapandohotwheels2260]

Like 45 amigo

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Thanks! 🍁☕️

[@sublimegreen]

Can u use this thinner to thin acrylic paint for painting on canvas?

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Well it's an acrylic paint thinner, so why not? Try it out. 🍁☕️👍

[@jpeero]

how can you tell if there is ammonia in the window fluid? i bought a cheap bottle today and no ingredients were listed

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

I only know from the labels! I don't think it's a deal breaker though. I've read that ammonia is really only harmful if you've got a cheap airbrush and leave it in there too long. For just cleaning up, I wouldn't worry about it. 🍁☕️👊

[@rorypeycha9700]

Does it work with army painter

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

I don't know that brand. It works with any and all acrylic paints, so that's what you want to check. 🍁☕️👍

[@arbitScaleModels]

When I try to clean vallejo paints in the past with Isopropyl it get really gummy. So I wonder how your mix works with it?

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

I use a lot of Vallejo paints and this recipe works just fine for cleaning the airbrush. I haven't had any issues with it. 🍁👍

[@arbitScaleModels]

@@MapleLeafCustoms Thanks for your response. So does your thinner also work with vallejo and tamiya?

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

@@arbitScaleModels Sure does. Those are my two main brands.

[@arbitScaleModels]

@@MapleLeafCustoms Thanks so much!

[@ste022]

Vallejo only goes gummy when you use pure isopropyl once you dilute it it's fine, btw Vallejo thinner and cleaner is made using Butyl glycol so if you swap out the isopropyl for the butyl you'll have basically the same thing as Vallejo charge a fortune for.

[@chadlanning5885]

Does it matter if you use vegetable glycerin

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

I think that would be OK. 🍁👍

[@dwest4473]

Has anyone used Photo-flo a component in thinner? I have a bottle of this that I use as part of a record cleaning solution and would like to find other uses since the amount used is very small.

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

I don't know that product. 🍁

[@ripwreckraceway]

i have watched this twice now book marked

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Thanks, Robin. It's a great recipe that will save you money! 🍁👊

[@EndlessSims3]

Many say can use just bottled water for it is not tap water if have tap water in a city I use bottled water 💦 now heard ammonia dose not really hurt the airbrush many saying this. Thank you for tutorial 🎉😂😊 Now as for acrylic paints can I use like the apple brand or any brand? Also can I use ink too in airbrush? If so do I need to add anything into the liquid inks?

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

The cleaner and thinner will work perfectly well on all brands of acrylic paints. Not sure about the ink question though, as I've never tried that. I imagine I'd want to dilute it first. Also wash out the airbrush immediately afterwards. I have a couple of cheap airbrushes that I use to experiment with on these types of things. 🍁

[@EndlessSims3]

@@MapleLeafCustoms thank you, I have been watching many cool ink paintings but most use hair dryers due to ink and alcohol applying inks and alcohol on their canvases or heavy watercolor paper to poster boards but many don’t use the airbrush so I see many different ways to paint with many kinds of mediums anyways they first add alcohol on their paper and then add the inks, it’s the same kind of type for acrylic pour paintings, anyways not much on ink and airbrush paintings, but I am sure many are on KZbin a lot to search, anyways no one painting on the foam boards as I have not found, anyways many mediums to use, I like colored pencils art it’s the easiest for me so far, acrylic painting is easy depending on what I want to paint, land scapes and like black horses on colorful background thank you for your videos. Oh BTW I always clean my tools when I am done, using clean solutions that I am learning on better cleaning, lol

[@danperkins1533]

Thank you I need to see a still copy of these items please if you can. I would be greatful

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

If you pause the video at 1:13 you can take a screen shot of the recipes.

[@clivemahony9827]

Hi I'm using army painter airbrush medium to help me with my citadel paints which dried up over the years I'm putting them in Dopper bottles will this mix your using here work the same as the army painter mix thanks

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

I'm sorry I don't know much about the Army Painter inventory. My recipe is good for all acrylic paints. Not made for enamels. Just be sure. 🍁☕️👍

[@clivemahony9827]

@@MapleLeafCustoms I'm not an expert with paints I'm sure citadel is acrylic so going to try and replicate your recipe thanks 👍

[@dennyps1]

Really good demonstration and presentation Might I respectfully suggest that in your post production of your videos the you use an EQ and roll off some of the high end on your voice over. There is a very distinct whistle in your vocal. Be well and thank you 😊

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Thanks for the constructive feedback, and I hope you'll find these recipes useful. I've been told my whistling Ss is quite annoying and I wish I could stop it. Problem is I'm legally deaf and I don't detect it. I'm therefore also challenged when editing for the same reason. I use iMovie on my Mac and they have equalizer bars and some noise reduction features, but I wouldn't be able to tell if I eliminated it or not. I hope it didn't take away too much from the video content. So sorry! Wishing you a fine day, with greetings from Switzerland - Andrew 🍁👍

[@ianmckinley5613]

Hello sir, may I suggest looking up "de-esser" on the internet. It's automatic and reasonably effective in cases like yours. You have posted very useful information and I hope you will continue. Blessings

[@AdrianPak24]

Is there a big difference using it in comparison with the Vallejo one? Because some said these DIY cleaners and thinners work with most acrylics except Vallejo 🤔

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

I use Vallejo acrylics all the time. This recipe works perfectly on that. No worries. 🍁☕️👍

[@gpapaikoful]

HI, This is good but have noticed that your calculations is slightly out for a 3:1 ratio for 250ml. They should be Water: 187ml, ISO Prop: 63ml. Calculation: water: (250/(3+1)) * 3 = 187ml ISO Prop: (250/(3+1)) * 1 = 63ml. and then the 10 15 drops of glycerin. I use a similar formula but with a 2:1 ration of water : ISO Prop, and the same number of drops of glycerin. I think your formula might a little better of one of the brand (Vallejo), I noticed that recently they may have changed their acrylic paint formula to an acrylic/urethane based base, because when I thinned it formed a "rubber type" of a skin on the mixing rod, which never happened with the older stock that I have, hence looking at other options to test. I will be testing the following rations to see which one works best. 5:2 ; 3:1 and 4:1

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

You've done some careful math here, George. More than I did. I just created a composite recipe from the many that I'd seen here on KZbin. It's working OK for me. I haven't got any of the newer Vallejo paints though. Thanks for taking the time to help me learn. 🍁👊☕️

[@gpapaikoful]

@@MapleLeafCustoms No prob my please, we are all learning something new all the time. As to the Vallejo paints, I had experiment last night two small batch one with a thinner of water:ISOPro (Call this B1) and one with water:acetone (Call this B2) same ratios 2:1 for both B1 and B2, bith B1 and B2 had a couple of drops of Glycerin added. When mixing Vallejo paint in two small tubs 5 drops in each: 1/ B1 - batch started to form a visible "skin" while 2/ B2 - thinned nicely. So a next step a more thorough test I will be making two 60ml bottles of the following thinner formula and buying two new Vallejo paints of the same color. As I already have a 15 lt container of ISO PRO 99.9% - Bought this a couple of years ago cheap. B1: Water (2) -40ml:ISO PRO 99.9%(1)-20ml and 4 drops of Glycerin B2: Water (2) - 40ml:Acetone (1) - 20ml and 4 drops of Glycerin Then make two 10ml jars of thinned Vallejo paint and see what happens and test as to how each sprays. I know how B1 will turn as as I have been using this formula for a build I am already doing on just a couple of parts, so the test will be mainly on B2 formula and will let you know of the results.

[@Galdorx]

can i use this cleaner and Thinner with Vallejo paint and Tamiya paint. I tryed to make home made cleaner before, and when i use Tamiya thinner and paint. and clean it with the homemade cleaner ,, its not working and the paint get sticky and nasty. so if you use this, cleaner, you have to allso use this thinner, and not another brand, Hope you understand what i mean, Svein from Norway

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Hi Svein! You can definitely use both of these DIY recipes for acrylic (Vallejo) paint jobs. That's what they're made for. The ingredients are basically the same as the store brand products, but can be mixed for a fraction of the price. That's the advantage. You don't have to use both together. You can use a DIY thinner and a store bought cleaner, or vice versa. Let me know if you try this and how it works out, OK? Thanks for watching and commenting, and I appreciate your question. Hope it was well answered. 🍁👍🇨🇦🇨🇭🇳🇴

[@Galdorx]

@@MapleLeafCustoms hi again. im seaching for Glyserin her in norway and i get very mych somthing called glyserol, can i use that, or it that not the same as glyserin.

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

@@Galdorx According to a quick Google search, glycerol is a pure form, on the other hand glycerin contains 95% glycerol. The difference is negligible. You could use either one in the DIY recipes as only a few drops are required in the mix! www.differencebetween.net/object/comparisons-of-food-items/difference-between-glycerol-and-glycerin/ Hope this helps! 🍁

[@ellencochrane7847]

I use auto paints can you do a recipe for that pleas

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

I'll have to do some more research before making that video, as I don't use auto paints. I'd suggest surfing around KZbin with that specific search string. That's what I'll do. I'm sure there'll be lots of intel for us out there. 🍁👍

[@maccaroni3589]

Nice tutorial. But How many ml of water if i use 70 percent alcohol?

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Good question, and I'm not sure. I think the stronger the alcohol, the better the results. I get mine on Amazon. Have a look. 🍁

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

You can just Google an alcohol calculator.

[@grahamwestwood4449]

Ironing water is de-ionized water. You should be using Distilled water for this.

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

I truly didn't know there was a big difference. Thank you for pointing that out and helping me to learn. It does work marvellously well, however. Wishing you a great week ahead! Warm greetings from Switzerland - Andrew 🍁👊

[@dgriffy04]

Deionised water and demineralised water are effectively the same. Same result from different methods of removing the impurities. Use whatever is cheapest or easiest to get!

[@ste022]

In the UK distilled water isn't easy to find and it's very expensive, so it's commonplace to use de-ionized water.

[@ripwreckraceway]

i us to have an air brush but like got in the way ! a sad story to be sure

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Once investing, they're worth taking care of. I have a couple of them, but none of them are high end. Still want them to last as long as possible though, so this stuff helps. 🍁

[@walidkhier]

Why do you need IPA in the cleaner? Water and window cleaner are more than enough.

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

This is a composite recipe that I made after watching and learning from several other KZbin videos. I have lots of IPA, it's cheap and so in it went. If it works great for you without any, than that's even cheaper. Super! Wishing you a great weekend. Greetings from Switzerland.

[@gruvin4602]

Ammonia brakes down rubber o rings on cheaper airbrush as tje more expensive ones should have solid o rings that wont brake down is what I have read and seen

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

That's true. You get what you pay for in those airbrushes. There's no ammonia in these recipes though, so it's safe for all brands. 🍁👍

[@gruvin4602]

Very true I just orderd a 180k kit this brush is manufactured under alot of different names and is not bad as I'm new to air brushing I'm waiting for my master g233 would anyone know of this g233 has rubber o rings or solid rings in it?

[@gruvin4602]

One more ? Iv read when u use matte paints u can put a drop or 2 of glycerin in tje mix up 9f paint and will give paint a gloss finish has anyone tryed this befor?

[@dgriffy04]

Great video, very helpful but your audio is very bad, lots of sibilance on the audio. Should be very easy to fix at your end.

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Thanks for the feedback, Dave. I've been told my whistling Ss is quite annoying and I wish I could stop it. Problem is I've lost most of my hearing and I don't detect it. I'm therefore also challenged when editing for the same reason. I use iMovie on my Mac and they have equalizer bars and some noise reduction features, but I wouldn't be able to tell if I eliminated it or not. I hope it didn't take away too much from the video content. So sorry! Wishing you a fine day, with greetings from Switzerland - Andrew 🍁👍

[@dgriffy04]

Well if you can’t hear it, then it’s understandable that you struggle to fix it. No malice meant. Great video and helpful. Keep making great content 👍🏻

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

@@dgriffy04 thanks, brother. 🍁

[@koolkatkustomdiecast801]

The commercial stuff is ridiculous in price

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Oh, I know. This is a huge money saver, and I don't feel I have to use it sparingly. Easy to whip up another batch! 🍁👊

[@dripboo9602]

Stop whistling lmfao I'm so sorry

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

I am very sorry that this caused discomfort for you. I have lost most of my hearing and that's why my S's are whistled. I can neither hear it myself nor correct the condition when editing. I have to depend on sound bar levels. I did write out the recipes so you can pause there and see what the mix is. Wishing you a lovely weekend, from Switzerland - Andrew 🍁

[@dripboo9602]

I'm only kidding

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

@@dripboo9602 It's all good.

[@dripboo9602]

@@MapleLeafCustoms I always watch ur videos u got me into airbrushing shhhh don't tell nobody 1 whole year

[@Krplun]

jerk

[@aleksandarpirkl3386]

Very Helpful and nice Tutorial,thanks

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Thanks, Aleksandar. I hope you'll be able to use it. 🍁☕️👍