Cellulose Thinners?

[thebrig]

I have some tins of cellulose lacquer which I'm going to use in my spray gun.
Can anyone recommend the best type of thinner to use, because I'm a bit confused after having a google around, as there seems to be many different opinions, as to what is best.

[mrtcat]

I'm no authority in this field but I found the rothko and frost premium nitrocellulose thinners to be good. I also think there's a fair argument for not mixing brands so maybe see if the manufacturer of the lacquer has something they recommend.

[Bloodaxe]

Check the label of the thinners & steer clear of it if it contains xylene. It'll work, but is heinous stuff & can make the O rings in your gun swell up.
'Proper' cellulose thinners are usually based around acetone & toluene.

[flyfisher]

Also, what type of spray gun.

Air-driven ones ideally require dried air for best results.

[thebrig]

Thanks for the advice, but I have decided to give the paint to my mate who is a panel beater, and one of the guys he works with is going to spray it for me.

[iconic]

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Thanks for the advice, but I have decided to give the paint to my mate who is a panel beater, and one of the guys he works with is going to spray it for me.
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Good call, your lungs will thank you for that