Mr Color hobby paint is a paint that has long been regarded highly by modelers world wide as a model paint that delivers an outstanding finish. There are a large number of colours and colour types available, which are suitable for painting almost all models. Generally, Mr Color provides a wider range of paint colours and finishes than Aqueous Hobby Color, and will dry to a smoother and harder finish.
When applying Mr Color paint, 1 to 2 coats are recommended when using paint brushes, and 2 to 3 coats if using an airbrush to spray paint.
If airbrushing Mr Color paint, it should be thinned after diluting to a ratio of between 1 (Mr Color) and 1 to 2 Thinner, depending on the degree of paint viscosity required.
Gloss levels obtained using gloss coat Mr Color hobby paints can be adjusted by using Flat Base - mix approximately 5 to 10% of C-30 Flat Base to convert gloss colors to a semi gloss finish, or 10 to 20% for a matt finish. The percentage of Flat Base used can be adjusted to vary the amount of gloss level obtained.
THINNING RATIO for Mr. COLOR
BRUSH PAINTING
1 : 0.8~1.0
(Mr. COLOR : Mr. COLOR THINNER)
AIRBRUSHING
1 : 1~2
(Mr. COLOR : Mr. COLOR THINNER)
Mr. LEVELING THINNER IS RECOMMENDED FOR AIRBRUSHING
- Must only be thinned with Mr. COLOR THINNER, Mr. COLOR LEVELING THINNER or MR.COLOR RAPID THINNER.
- Do not thin with THINNER FOR AQUEOUS HOBBY COLOR and ACRYSION SOLVENT.
- CHOOSE AN APPROPRIATE THINNER
- Mr. COLOR THINNER: The most basic thinner for Mr. COLOR
- Mr. LEVELING THINNER: Slows down the drying speed. Recommended for gloss paints. Use this thinner to thin Mr. COLOR if airbrushing.
- Mr. RAPID THINNER: Speeds up the drying speed. Recommended for matt paints and metallic paints.
MIXING
CAN BE MIXED WITH
- Mr. COLOR
- Mr. COLOR GX, Mr. METALLIC COLOR GX, Mr. CLEAR COLOR GX
- Mr. COLOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY, Mr. CRYSTAL COLOR, Mr. SUPER METALLIC
LASCIVUS
CANNOT BE MIXED WITH
- AQUEOUS HOBBY COLOR
- ACRYSION, ACRYSION BASE COLORS
- CLASSY 'N DRESSY COLORS
- Mr. METAL COLOR
AQUEOUS HOBBY COLOR and ACRYSION can be applied over a coat of Mr. COLOR.
Mr. COLOR cannot be applied over a coat of AQUEOUS HOBBY COLOR and ACRYSION.
TIP!
- Use T114 Mr. Paint Remover to remove paint from a surface.
- Clean the tools with Mr. COLOR THINNER or Mr. TOOL CLEANER.
- Mix approximately 5 to 10% of C30 Flat Base to convert gloss colors to a semi gloss finish, or 10 to 20% for a matt finish.
- Mr. HOBBY TOPCOAT and SUPER CLEAR can be applied over a coat of Mr. COLOR.
- Do a test paint before you apply paint on your model kit.
ATTENTION
- Put the lid back on after use.
- Store in a cool and ventilated place, away from direct sunlight.
- Use in a well ventilated area.
