PAINT RETARDER (ACRYLIC)

Description

Product Details

• Product Code: 87114‑000
• Barcode: 4950344071487
• Brand: Tamiya
• Type: Miscellaneous (Acrylic Additive)
• Contents: 40 ml

Product Overview

Tamiya Paint Retarder (Acrylic) is a liquid additive designed to slow the drying time of Tamiya acrylic paints. By extending the working time, it allows the paint to level out more smoothly, reducing brush marks and preventing grainy or chalky finishes. It’s especially useful when painting glossy surfaces, where achieving a mirror‑smooth coat is essential.

You can mix it with Tamiya acrylics at up to a 1:10 ratio, giving you flexibility depending on the finish you want.

Key Features

• Slows acrylic paint drying for smoother application
• Helps prevent grainy or rough paint texture
• Ideal for achieving glossy, high‑quality finishes
• Mixable up to a 1:10 ratio with Tamiya acrylic paints
• 40 ml bottle — long‑lasting for detail work

Why Hobbyists Love This Additive

1. Eliminates Brush Marks

By extending drying time, the paint has more opportunity to self‑level. This makes hand‑painting panels, figures, and small details noticeably cleaner.

2. Perfect for Gloss Finishes

Gloss colours can show every flaw. Retarder helps them settle into a smooth, reflective surface — great for:

• Car bodies
• Aircraft gloss panels
• Sci‑fi armour
• Clear‑coat‑style finishes

3. Reduces Graininess

Acrylics can dry too fast, especially in warm Queensland afternoons. Retarder keeps the paint workable longer, preventing that dusty, chalky look.

4. Great for Fine Detail Work

Slower drying means:

• Better blending
• Cleaner edges
• More control over gradients

Excellent for cockpit details, figures, and small mechanical parts.

5. Easy to Use

Just mix a small amount into your paint — no special tools or techniques required.