Polytranspar® Paint System Comparison Chart

McKenzie Taxidermy Supply offers Polytranspar Airbrush Paints - The Choice of Champions! Choose colors from our comprehensive palette (see the Polytranspar Color Chart) all of which are offered in both Water Based and Lacquer Based Systems. We have built the chart below to help you choose the paint system that works best for you! Water-Based System "WA" System VS. Lacquer-Based "FP" System Fumes are non-toxic (still good idea to wear respirator) TOXICITY Fumes are hazardous. (Use respirator and an explosion- proof ventilation system) Non-flammable FLAMMABILITY Flammable. Keep away from open flame, sparks or heat Full-color selection (same as lacquer-based) COLOR SELECTION Full color selection (same as water-based) Somewhat higher gloss than lacquer-based GLOSS Very high gloss Colors: 5 to 20 minutes. Gloss coats (thumb-print free): overnight DRYING TIME Colors: 5 to 20 minutes. Gloss coats (thumb-print free): overnight Totally chemically compatible with "WA" system COMPATIBILITY Totally chemically compatible with "FP" System Water, isopropyl alcohol or Windex CLEAN-UP Lacquer thinner or acetone May be applied on top of lacquer-based paint BONDING May be applied on top of water-based paint only if WA paint is completely dry Not overly susceptible to evaporation. Water may be added to reconstitute EVAPORATION More likely to evaporate. Lacquer thinner may be added to reconstitute Must not freeze - freezing will ruin paint FREEZE / THAW Not susceptible to freezing

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