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White spirit is what holds the whole enamel and oil side of modelling together. It is not merely a thinner – it is a tool: an enamel effect goes on, is left ten minutes to set, and is then blended outward with a brush damped in white spirit until a hard mark becomes a soft transition. That is exactly how streaks, dust deposits and filters are made. The same applies to oil paints when shading figures and vehicles. AK offers it in a 100 ml bottle precisely because it gets used up fast.
Specifications
| Code | AK047 |
| Type | solvent |
| Material | white spirit |
| Size | 100 ml |
| Pack | 1 bottle |
| Weight | 0.159 kg |
What it is for
- Blending enamel effects and streaks
- Thinning oil paints for shading
- Cleaning brushes of enamels and oils
- Removing an enamel layer without disturbing the acrylic beneath
What to pair it with
The enamel effects it blends are Streaking Grime, Rust Streaks and Dust Effects. For acrylics there is Perfect Cleaner, and pigments are in the Pigments category.
Frequently asked questions
Will white spirit attack the acrylic under the effect?
Not once the acrylic is dry, and that is the whole principle of enamel work: the acrylic stays while the enamel effect can be blended or wiped off entirely. A matt varnish laid before the enamel layer makes it certain.
How long should an effect be left before blending?
About ten minutes. Too soon and the effect wipes away completely, too late and it will not move. The exact time depends on temperature – warmth shortens it.
Is it the same as hardware-store white spirit?
Similar but not identical. Modelling white spirits are refined and evaporate evenly; technical grades can leave greasy marks and vary between batches.