Excess Panel Line Remover on Acrylic Paints

[q98]

To create panel lines on Tamiya Acrylic paints, I intend using Tamiya Panel Lines Accent Colour Gray which (according to my model shop) was created specifically for this purpose without the need for a gloss surface.  I  have read Zippo Lighter Fluid or Low-Odour Turpentine will remove the excess.  Would either damage the underlying acrylic paint or is there a Tamiya product for excess removal?

[Rabbit Leader]

From my experiences, Tamiya's 'Acrylic' paints are essentially solvent based, so act more like lacquer paints than what water based acrylic paints do.  

Tamiya's panel line wash is Enamel based, so you should be able to wick away the excess with just an enamel based thinner. 

Like all thing's, I wouldn't flood your cotton bud with enamel thinner, but a quick wipe away with a slightly dampened bud should get you the results you're after. 

Best to test any theory on a 'paint mule', before committing it to your latest work of art. 

 

Cheers.. Dave  

[q98]

Thank you Rabbit Leader for your response. Which enamel based thinner would you recommend? My Bunnings store has 

Diggers 1L Enamel Thinner $21.95. Would this safely do the job?

Edited November 2 by q98
Addition to original.

[Rabbit Leader]

You may find that Hardware grade thinner is not as refined as model company thinner, but I'd go for it, you're only doing clean-up work so not thinning paint with it to any degree. 

Your local Model shop / Toy Store may also sell those small bottles of Tamiya's X-20 Enamel Thinner. They only cost around $4.00, so that could also be handy. Does your local store sell Tamiya products? 

 

[q98]

It certainly does and considering how much Tamiya X-20 Enamel Thinner would be used at any one time $4 represents value. Tamiya for Tamiya!

Thank you once more!

[Rabbit Leader]

2 minutes ago, q98 said:

Thank you once more!

 

Always happy to help.. Cheers

[q98]

QSL QRX.

[Whitewolf]

There is a better way to do panel lines using Florey clay based washes. Dirk dirt is ideal in a lot of cases. Just gloss your model and apply the wash in the respective areas, allow to dry for an hour or two (it drys quite quickly) then just gently remove the excess using  piece of dampened (with water) tissue. You can re-apply if not initially happy and repeat. Until you are. 

The key thing is, you're not using thinners to remove and it won't damage your paintwork. 

[Mike]

I've moved this to the relevant area of Tips & Tricks, as it's not really about WWII Aircraft, other than that's what the panel lines are on.  Please familiarise yourself with the layout of the forum, as there is generally a suitable area for almost all (rational) discussions  

[szeregowy]

Another vote for Flory washes, they are very easy to use.

 

With regards to any panel liners or washes, I always protect the paintwork and decals with gloss or satin varnish. Better safe than sorry.

[flyboy2610]

I use Tamiya panel liner and I have found that it flow MUCH better if the model is gloss coated before panel lining.

[q98]

11 hours ago, Mike said:

I've moved this to the relevant area of Tips & Tricks, as it's not really about WWII Aircraft, other than that's what the panel lines are on.  Please familiarise yourself with the layout of the forum, as there is generally a suitable area for almost all (rational) discussions  

Sincere apologies.

[Mike]

7 hours ago, q98 said:

Sincere apologies.

We won’t get out the pitch forks and torches this time, don’t worry