Tamiya Acrylic Mini Paints XF-16 Flat Aluminium
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-81716
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Tamiya XF-16 Flat Aluminum (HC-81716) is a water-soluble acrylic mini paint formulated for smooth brush painting or precise airbrushing. It covers well, flows smoothly and blends easily, and uncured paint can be washed away with plain water.
Key Features
- XF colours are flat; X colours are glossy – XF-16 delivers a flat aluminium tone for realistic metallic finishes.
- Suitable for brush painting or airbrushing.
- Water-soluble acrylic resin formula for easy handling and cleanup before curing.
- For airbrushing, use Tamiya thinners 81020, 81030, 81040, 81520 or 87077.
- Can be thinned with Tamiya X-20A Acrylic Thinner.
- Can also be thinned with Tamiya Lacquer Thinner for faster drying and a harder finish.
- For improved brush results, add Tamiya Paint Retarder (87114) to help achieve a smoother, brushstroke-free finish.
Suggested Compatibility
Suggested compatibility includes styrene resins, Styrofoam, wood and common model plastics.
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Tamiya acrylic paints are made from water-soluble acrylic resins and are excellent for either brush painting or air-brushing. These paints can be used on styrene resins, Styrofoam, wood, plus all of the common model plastics. The paint covers well, flows smoothly, and can be blended easily. Prior to curing, paint can be washed away with plain water.
When airbrushing make sure to use any of the following Tamiya thinners: 81020, 81030, 81040, 81520, 87077.
- X designated colors have a glossy finish while XF designated colors are flat finish.
- The paint can be thinned for airbrushing using Tamiya X-20A Acrylic thinner.
- The paint can be also thinned for airbrushing using Tamiya Lacquer Thinner. Using Tamiya Lacquer Thinner will yield faster drying results and a harder finish.
- For better paint brushing results use Tamiya Paint Retarder (87114) for a smoother brushstroke free finish.
Key Info:
- Brand: Tamiya
- Part No: HC-81716
- Barcode: 4950344069651
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Great coverage and smooth even when using a brush
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