How to stop thinners eating my paint/oils???

[Rathalos]

So I've been doing weathering of late with pretty much all my AFVs ,from oil paints to MIG ,and Ammo Productions ,and I have had quite a lot of success. So your probably wondering why I am putting out this post.

Well I've sort of had a "Re-boot" of my modelling supplies ,and a re-look into painting and weathering methods.
So I paint in Tamiya Acrylic paints ,and spray a coat of clear enamel to protect the undercoat (for weathering) ,I then use 99% alcohol thinners to streak ,or manipulate the Winsor and Newton Oil paints.

The problem is I don't like the enamel clear coat ,because its a bit thick ,and hides some small details (like screw heads) ,and it gives an overall ,thick look to the model. I would like to know ,if I can use Tamiya Gloss Clear coat ,and still use a turpentine ,or alcoholic thinner to streak my oils ,without it eating into my paint work. Does this mean I need to airbrush several coats of Tamiya Clear? or is there a better clear ,or maybe do I need to use a turpentine? I have seen mig pigments odourless turpentine ,which I am really considering (will the mig stuff eat into the Tamiya clear coat?)
Sorry for such a long ,poorly written ,and confusing post ,but I need all your modelling experience to help!!!
Thanks
-Rhys

[OliveDrab]

I can't answer your specific question how well Tamiya clear will hold up to the various thinners used for weathering. I can tell you an I have been using Turpenoid for blending W&N oils and Mig enamels, as well as making oil washes. It has been working marvelous. I have been sealing the paintwork with Model Master Gloss Acryl with no ill reactions with the oils/Mig enamels/Turpenoid. However, once my supply of Model Master Acryl gloss is used up, I want to try the Tamiya clear gloss thinned with Mr. Hobby self levleing thinner trick as several users here have reported very good results.

[Rathalos]

I can't answer your specific question how well Tamiya clear will hold up to the various thinners used for weathering. I can tell you an I have been using Turpenoid for blending W&N oils and Mig enamels, as well as making oil washes. It has been working marvelous. I have been sealing the paintwork with Model Master Gloss Acryl with no ill reactions with the oils/Mig enamels/Turpenoid. However, once my supply of Model Master Acryl gloss is used up, I want to try the Tamiya clear gloss thinned with Mr. Hobby self levleing thinner trick as several users here have reported very good results.

I have heard of turpenoid, and that it is less harsh on the paint/plastic compared to the turpentine, do you think the special mig productions turpentine will be worth a Shot? I think the best thing to do is to experiment.
Thanks for the advice!

[OliveDrab]

I have heard of turpenoid, and that it is less harsh on the paint/plastic compared to the turpentine, do you think the special mig productions turpentine will be worth a Shot? I think the best thing to do is to experiment.
Thanks for the advice!

I can't comment on the special mig productions turpentine as I have never used it. It is advertised to be "soft formulation", and if so should act similar to Turpenoid, however as you mentioned the best thing to do is experiment.

[digger303]

I have heard of turpenoid, and that it is less harsh on the paint/plastic compared to the turpentine, do you think the special mig productions turpentine will be worth a Shot? I think the best thing to do is to experiment.
Thanks for the advice!

I can't comment on the special mig productions turpentine as I have never used it. It is advertised to be "soft formulation", and if so should act similar to Turpenoid, however as you mentioned the best thing to do is experiment.

More than likely just an artist brand of turp's rebranded. Which is what I have used. I had a problem with floor polish, but the Tamiya clear/tet mix was fine and I used 2 medium coats.

[Rathalos]

Quick Update to clarify everything up.
I purchased some turpentine, and did some testing. I brought some Winsor and Newton distilled turpentine ,and some Winsor and Newton sansodor

So I got some spare parts out the spares box, and applied some Tamiya green, followed by a coat of Tamiya clear, I got to work applying some oils, and AK enamel streaking effect, once they had dried I first tried streaking with the turpentine (which went very well) and then with the sansador (not so good, Turpentine does just fine) I then put a lot of Turpentine onto the paint, to try, and eat into the paint....but the Tamiya Clear held up, and the paint was unaffected. GREAT

I brought both of these liquids to test them out, and from my test I have found that Winsor And Newton Distilled Turpentine works a treat for doing pin washes or streaking oil/Enamel paints. Didn't really see the point of the sansodor, because it acted a bit like a retardant for the oil paints.

WELL finally glad that's over!
Once again thanks for all the contributions
-Rhys