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Reply To: What is the Difference between Airbrush Flow Imporver and Thinners?

April 2, 2021 at 11:29 am #1630612

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Thinner does what it says, it thins the paint.

flow improver is an additive that helps to break surface tension, allowing paint to be applied more smoothly.
if you have a paint that comes out streaky with a brush, or an uneven coat with an airbrush you can resolve it with flow improver. It also acts as a retarder, and also because it breaks surface tension it also acts in small quantities as a lubricant for the paint in an airbrush so it can come out easier, and be cleaned easier.