Airbrush Basics 02: How to Thin Lacquer Paints Without Tools

[@frostedsnow]

In response to a common question, unthinned unopened lacquer paints in the original bottle seem to dry or seperate in 2-3 years, though if you shake it up well and thin as normal, you could still use it. Thinned lacquer paints (like shown in this vid) hasn't "gone bad" for me so far. I have thinned ones from 5+ years ago I can still use. Also, while factory thinner could bend a plastic bottle a bit, I haven't had one melt. Hobby thinner hasn't bent anything. Finally, this series won't cover acrylics or enamels.

[@Lllllllllllllllllllllllllltyyy]

Thanks a million for the response! I ask because I have heard in many places about the “dangers” of premixed paint. I have a bunch of pre mixed paints acrylics lacquers and enamels and the only thing I have to do is shake. Glass mixing balls make it a snap!

[@durgum]

Watched this video, pre-mixed some paints. I love the convenience. Thank you for sharing.

[@Slasherx28]

Thank you for this response! I recently purchase plastic dropper bottles to store my premixed lacquer paints. Hopefully they do not damage the bottles or affect the lacquer paints after months of storage. It’s been a few weeks and so far so good.

[@Albert8528]

I'm barely starting my air brushing journey to make my gunpla better. These videos are great 😃

[@arceldubouzet4211]

I did what you told me and it turned out awesome!! You were right. The thinner the paint, the smoother the result and it keeps the details instead of the paint covering the whole area due to the thickness of the paint. Thank you!!

[@dresirmusic]

Honestly this seems like a way easier method of mixing paints instead of counting drops or buying a scale.

[@jlcsr9163]

You can also use graduated mixing cups to mix your paint. Mixing paint does not have to be an exact science but 50/50 is a good starting point and you can always add more thinner if it's too thick.

[@Yobcis73]

I watch a lot of these types of videos, picking up tips here and there. Every now and then, I get a tip that is staring me right in the face, and I cannot believe it didn't occur to me before. Decanting the paint to a larger bottle, then using the paint pot to measure out the correct level of thinner, is one of those tips. Thank you.

[@FilipoLipos]

Great series, i love it

[@frostedsnow]

Glad to hear it!

[@robertportalatin2553]

Glad that you guys are doing well, stay safe.

[@Jhayzer021]

This is what I was looking for when it comes to paint ratio including Gaia Notes. Thank you for this. 🙏

[@DirekFredieValeraofficial]

Hello,Where to buy ipp paint im also here at korea and im a foreigner here, do the also have bigger size of ipp paint? Thank you

[@davidgrenfell596]

Very nice tips. I see this being easier than counting drops, etc. Will keep this in mind!

[@frostedsnow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brosario5235]

I just did two bottles of mixing like you did with a steel ball. I’m excited to do this to all my paints now. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@woodrowjang]

this is exactly the video i've been looking for thank you~!

[@calvintanson9448]

nice i wish you also make tutorial about acrylic paint also

[@josephli553]

i'm back for the EP02, another great video!

[@damondo8660]

thanks so much for this series... it's still a bit intimidating, but i'm slowly beginning to think it's something i can do

[@xdevantx5870]

Holy crap this is perfect timing. I was literally planning on sitting down tonight to do this exact thing. Thanks for the tips!

[@godfather1116]

Perfectly explained! Thank you.

[@hk_brit_fisher]

It is a very clever method !

[@frostedsnow]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mohamadnurameen4634]

Great tutorial!Just what i needed!

[@frostedsnow]

Glad to hear it!

[@omermersik8384]

I love the videos! Super easy to understand. Quick question. Are you able to do anything if you go ahead and thin the entire paint jar but then feel like you thinned it too much? Or is there no way back after already mixing everything?

[@FLG8r]

thanks for taking the time to create these tutorial videos; i've read elsewhere that lacquer paints soften the plastic; is that the case? thank you ...

[@tope790]

I'm in love with you frosted snow

[@randallbourque1321]

Did I miss it in the video? I didn't see any recommendations on clear paints. Do they need the same or less thinner?

[@frostedsnow]

Won't be covering clears in this series but I do same

[@dankim9312]

These airbrush tutorial videos are exactly what I needed. QUESTION: If I mix a bottle of paint and thinner into a squeeze bottle, how long can I keep that paint in the bottle without it ruining? I may not need to use a lot of paint for a project and may have leftover. Is there a shelf life once it's mixed with thinner?

[@frostedsnow]

Pls see pinned comment

[@Lllllllllllllllllllllllllltyyy]

Hey I have a question! How long is the shelf life of thinned paints? Should I be worried about the paints breaking down or becoming discolored in how long if yes?

[@frostedsnow]

Pls see pinned comment

[@K3ns4i]

Thank you so much for the video!!!

[@frostedsnow]

Glad to help!

[@frannyfranfrancis]

Your enamel draw I g and instructions got me very good at spraying enamels. My next kit 1/100 Kshatriya resin recast is going to be my first lacquer kit for color and mix of enamel and acrylic. I look forward to your tutorials, resin kit ones got me hooked on resin kits. P.S. Bless you, for the sneeze at the end!

[@dykatran]

Hi Snow, do you notice any difference between IPP and Gaianotes in term of wear-resistance? This is my experience with them: I mixed the Gaia EX-08 Gold and IPP SP103 Superfine Titanium with the same Mr Hobby Leveling Thinner by the same ratio (1:1.5), then I spayed both paints over the same base (Mr Hobby Primer 1500 > Gaia Gloss Black), after the same drying time, the surface of EX-08 got scratched easily, while the surface of SP103 was totally fine.

[@Gunplahrazzi]

Wooooot part 2

[@frostedsnow]

Woot woot!

[@ED_BOI]

I know this vid is a little old but i was wondering how would you go about using a metallic thinner to thin metallic paints? Since i know most company’s metallic thinners dry faster. Would it still be recommended to pre thin metallics in the squeeze bottles?

[@exodus2oo]

Will there be a part 3?

[@frostedsnow]

I'm planning it to be at least a 10 episode series! We're gonna paint a whole kit together!

[@exodus2oo]

@@frostedsnow Cool! I just started myself. Painting the HG Hasmal. But I keep getting the paint stuck in the brush. I'm going to use the ratio here as reference for the paint I got. It'll be hard because its prethinned.

[@TCTheGreat]

1:2~1:3 for gaia paint.

[@TheLooseJoints]

great job!!! I can't wait to start airbrushing in july =D this will definitely help A LOT

[@frostedsnow]

That'll be good timing for most of the series to be out!

[@joshuadrew4510]

What is the shelf life on mixed paint like this? I usually just mix a small batch and will often have to mix more just because I don't want to waste paint. I am however tired of doing that cause it takes up time. I've seen a lot of people saying 1:1.5 ratio or even 1.8 at the most is the suggested method to get a "milky consistency. I just wonder how long I can keep the paint for or if that's even a worry I should have.

[@frostedsnow]

Pls see pinned comment

[@DTWARRIOR_MK]

Thanks for the video😎👍🏼...bless you! 😎

[@frostedsnow]

Thank you too DT!!! Take care~

[@HAFGunpla]

very good , thank you.

[@badudoydy5734]

Hi there, i'm trying to learn using airbrushes. Do you have any advise or videos for using acrylics? Can you use waterbased acrylics in tubes? Much appreciated. Keep the videos coming! Stay safe!!!

[@mr0smartman]

hey frostedsnow!! fellow canadian here! do you reuse the plastic bottle with different paint color by cleaning it with cleaners? or new bottle for new paint color? Thanks!

[@frostedsnow]

Just new bottles usually except a few staple colors!

[@CIazzilla]

Would it be fine if I use Mr Hobby Leveling Thinner on IPP paints?

[@zhenyakc3586]

Thank you

[@mhcomicsinvictus]

Do you thin the surfacer (primer) and the topcoat to get a smooth finish as well?

[@frostedsnow]

Same way

[@MobiusGT]

I hold down the cap with a finger when shaking

[@davidclements3568]

In using acrylics would you use the same ratio as you would use for lacquer paints

[@flintlickteig4603]

Is IPP available in the USA? I can only find Mr Leveler here....

[@luisspinetta3198]

so the orange peel appears when you use less tinner ratio? cause i got that problem with gaia paint, I spray clear violet with 1:1 thinner ratio and the surface feel it rough

[@frostedsnow]

Other factors too like how u spray it

[@benmichaeldeleon9329]

My keyword always come to my mind when I was beginner airbrushing kits is "Milky Consistency."

[@marksandiego1088]

What kind of bottles are you using? plastic or glass? Won't the thinner melt if stored in plastic bottles?

[@frostedsnow]

As you see in the video, we keep all our thinner/mixed paints in those plastic bottles, even for a few years and it's fine. The only thing that has bent our bottles a bit are factory thinners, but the thicker plastic bottles seem to do ok w those. Check out this vid for more about the bottles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpTMf6mafsqcms0

[@barryelverson9486]

Why are the metal beads good for metalics, surfacers and top coat mixes? 🤔

[@frostedsnow]

Not metallics. Explained in video :)

[@MrLangkahKanan]

how do you match color? i try to match color for different part but it end up looking hideous

[@VicariousWalkerHighlights]

Will there be any issues with putting lacquer thinner / paint mixtures in the plastic mixing bottles? The concern here is that the lacquer thinner will soften/eat the plastic bottle? PS. Bless you!

[@frostedsnow]

As you see in the video, we keep all our thinner/mixed paints in those bottles, even for a few years and it's fine. The only thing that has bent our bottles a bit are factory thinners, but the thicker plastic bottles seem to do ok w those

[@VicariousWalkerHighlights]

@@frostedsnow great, thanks :)

[@Kaiesis]

Thats actually the proper way to pour bottles shaped like that. It is the same with motor oil bottles.

[@richfielddacayo8321]

does this ratio applies to enamels as well? TIA!

[@frostedsnow]

Depends on the enamel, but no. You'd follow with consistency. Usually needs more thinner.

[@elmiraman]

So 1.5 would be good for Tamiya as well?

[@frostedsnow]

check bottle instructions!

[@rosshemmings9384]

I just tried my first bottle of acrylic paint and shook it as I would have enamel and when I opened the lid it was all bubbles. Is that normal?

[@davidnguyen6854]

Is it safe to premix a whole jar of paint and keep it in a bottle?

[@frostedsnow]

As you see in the video, we keep all our thinner/mixed paints in those plastic bottles, even for a few years and it's fine. The only thing that has bent our bottles a bit are factory thinners, but the thicker plastic bottles seem to do ok w those.

[@davidnguyen6854]

@@frostedsnow Do you have any links or recommendations for those thicker bottles that is available in the US? Also sorry for the questions, I'm trying to get into airbrushing and your videos have been very informative!

[@Ricko1962]

Bless you! 😂

[@frannyfranfrancis]

great tips, but it always comes down to trial and error. Too many people are afraid to experiment and fail. They want that super paint job that they see on KZbin and Instagram without putting in the work.

[@SomberP]

What kind of milk do they have in Korea? That seemed very thick for milk, and you even said watered down milk lol

[@jes5079]

✞God bless you❣ 👋＾_＾ ❤

[@H5SS]

This was my secret technique that I use to be ultra lazy.

[@myonionsmatter7843]

you look like an asian stormfront from The Boys

[@TheKingSargon]

[@xsamitt]

Thank you for great info!!!!