Oil based paints / Lacquer

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I have been using an air brush for about 5 years but have only used water base paints. I am going to try Testers dull coat. This is not water base it is lacquer. Can anyone make any tips on using this and how to clean up.

Testors markets a thinner for their paints. Lacquer thinner also works, both as thinner, and cleaning agent.

I've made it a habit to disassemble and thoroughly clean, all the parts that come in contact with the paint. I have a small glass bowl, that I soak the parts in, as the cleaning process goes on. The first step, is always to shoot straight thinner through, to get the heavy amounts of paint cleared. The second step is to use the airbrush ( minus the cup, needle,etc.) to agitate the thinner and the parts, in the bowl, with air pressure from the brush "handle".
I use a soft cloth to wipe the parts down as they are removed from the bowl. Sometimes I will use a pipe cleaner to clean the feed pipe of the paint cup. ( I usually do not use a "bottle" ).

A Respirator is a good idea, a vented spray booth is an even better one, and both together is the best yet, but I've found that the booth vent, if powerful enough, makes a respirator, a not necessarily required item. ( personal choice )