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Paint thinner is nearly alwys used in oil based paints. If you mix it with mosts acrylic paint the paints it will be ruined - unless of course you have a solvent based acrylic - such as a thermoplastic acrylic.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y ago"Spray paint" comes in a can so you cannot add anything to it. If you are referring to spraying lacquer through a paint gun then yes, but you can only use lacquer thinner. If you're talking about spraying water base paint with an airless paint sprayer then only water can be used to thin it. For anything else you can use paint thinner or mineral spirits.
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∙ 14y agowater. acrylic paints are water soluble, so it just takes water to thin them.
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How do you do thin acrylic paint?
Most acrylic paint is thinned with water. The instructions regarding this are on every paint can I've ever seen. They ALWAYS specify the cleanup liquids and thinner. - Be aware that the term 'acrylic' covers many types of paint.
Can you use oil paint on top of acrylic paint?
As long as acrylic is solid and not flaky you can.
How can you tell acrylic paint from cellulose paint?
Acrylic is generally easier to shine so would be shinier but the most definite way to tell would be to get a dab of cellulose thinner and rub a cloth on it.
Can you use gas with tremclad paint as a thinner?
No, it won't work. Use regular paint thinner.
Can you use chalk pastels over acrylic paint?
Yes, you can put chalk pastels over acrylic paint. After acrylic paint is dry, you can use soft pastels over the paint so it won't crack.
What do you use to clean acrylic paint?
Yes. you can use paint thinner to clean acrylic paint brushes.But it is better to use brush cleaner then paint thinner.It really does get the job dune!
How do you do thin acrylic paint?
Most acrylic paint is thinned with water. The instructions regarding this are on every paint can I've ever seen. They ALWAYS specify the cleanup liquids and thinner. - Be aware that the term 'acrylic' covers many types of paint.
Which artists use acrylic paint?
Acrylic paint is very common these days.
Can you use oil paint on top of acrylic paint?
As long as acrylic is solid and not flaky you can.
How can you tell acrylic paint from cellulose paint?
Acrylic is generally easier to shine so would be shinier but the most definite way to tell would be to get a dab of cellulose thinner and rub a cloth on it.
Can you use gas with tremclad paint as a thinner?
No, it won't work. Use regular paint thinner.
Can you use chalk pastels over acrylic paint?
Yes, you can put chalk pastels over acrylic paint. After acrylic paint is dry, you can use soft pastels over the paint so it won't crack.
Is it OK to use acrylic paint on your body?
yes there is if you mix acrylic and body paint
What should be put on top of acrylic paint on an outdoor chair?
If you are trying to protect a design, use three coats of acrylic polyurethane. If you are trying to repaint a chair that has been coated with acrylic paint, use acrylic paint again.
What is the best paint pen to use on acrylic paint?
You can use oil-based paint pens over acrylic IF the acrylic has not been applied too thickly. You can also use water-based paint pens. HOWEVER, you cannot use acrylic over oil. The difference in how these two mediums dry and cure can make the acrylic-over-oil crack.
Can you use acrylic paint to paint ballet flats?
Yes, you can
Can you use paint thinner to remove paint from wood trim?
Yes you can use paint thinner to remove the paint on the wood. 2nd Answer: No, paint thinner will not remove paint from anything. Most paint is now water-based, anyway. Paint thinner does just what the names says: It thins oil based paint if the paint is too thick for some reason.
