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In Response To: Very helpful information,thank you! *NM* ()

You're very welcome!

The thought occurred to me that you might be referring to a solvent labeled "paint thinner" available at some hardware stores. That could be a mineral spirits based product used for enamels and cleaning brushes. If that's the case, it's not compatible with lacquer paints. Best to check the label to make sure what it's intended for. Just FYI...

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Is paint reducer the same as paint thinner? *NM*
- Yes, "reducer" probably costs more but is probably more tailored to spraying. "Thinner" is more general purpose IMO *NM*
- Basically, reducers are used for enamel paints while thinners are used for lacquers. The solvents are not interchangeable. Using reducer in lacquer paint typically results in a gooey mess. I've used thinner in enamel paints with good results, but normally stick with reducer. *NM*
  - Very helpful information,thank you! *NM*
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  - I too have used lacquer thinner in enamel paints which helps the enamel to dry quicker...but this is in 1:1 scale car painting, acetone/lacquer thinner on a plastic kit is you use thin,dry coats & think positive thoughts........lol. *NM*
    - Which revives the issue of a quality primer that is compatible with current styrenes...

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