IONIC-0330 Thinner

What the thinner is for

A thinner adjusts the consistency of paint so that it can be laid down comfortably: from a brush it should flow smoothly off the tip and leave no brush marks, and in an airbrush it should pass through the nozzle without hesitating. At the same time, every drop of thinner lowers the covering power, so thinned paint is laid down in several thin coats. This is the thinner offered within the IONIC range.

How to work with it

Thin the paint in a separate pot or on a palette rather than in the bottle itself, so that the rest of the paint keeps its original consistency. Add the thinner drop by drop and keep stirring until you reach the consistency you need. The ratio differs with the method of application, with the shade and with the temperature in the workshop, so treat the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging as binding. Always stir the paint thoroughly before work.

What to watch out for

A thinner is not a cleaner. For flushing an airbrush and washing brushes, use a product meant for cleaning, or you will use up thinner for nothing and it may not be enough. Thinners are also not freely interchangeable between brands; before you use it for a paint from another range, check its suitability with that paint's manufacturer. Keep the container tightly closed and follow the safety instructions given on the packaging.

• a thinner offered within the IONIC range
• part number IONIC-0330
• it adjusts the consistency of paint for a brush and for an airbrush
• it is added drop by drop, outside the paint bottle
• the thinning ratio per the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging

Terms of supply

This is a standalone product, not a set with paints. Paints, brushes and an airbrush are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise. The volume of the package is given on the packaging.