The bottle contains 10 ml of Tamiya X-4 Gloss Blue oil enamel, designed for precise painting of plastic, metal, and wooden models. The paint features good adhesion to various surfaces, allowing for a durable and aesthetically pleasing finish. Its odor intensity is rated as medium (●●●○○), which requires proper ventilation during application.
The Tamiya X-4 Gloss Blue paint is primarily used for painting plastic models, including aircraft, military vehicles, cars, and ships. Thanks to high-quality pigments and its enamel base, it provides vibrant, durable coverage with a glossy finish suitable for detailed work and exposed surfaces. It can also be applied to metal and wood, making it a versatile product in modeling.
Surface Preparation
Before painting, the surface should be clean and degreased. Using a primer such as Tamiya Surface Primer is recommended to enhance paint adhesion and durability.
Application Methods
Brush Painting
Small areas can be painted directly with the paint without thinning.
For larger surfaces, it is recommended to lightly dilute the paint with Tamiya X-20 thinner.
Use thinner X-20 for cleaning brushes.
Airbrush Painting
The paint should be diluted 1:1 with Tamiya X-20 thinner.
It is advisable to use respiratory protection and work in a ventilated spray booth.
Clean the airbrush using X-20 thinner.
Color Compatibility and Mixing
Tamiya paints are highly compatible with other products in the same series. Colors are identified by codes starting with X- or XF-, which are used in the instructions for Tamiya models as well as by many other manufacturers. Mixing paints to achieve a precise shade is possible; for example, the proportions in instructions (XF-1:2 + XF-4:1) indicate mixing two paints in a 2:1 ratio.
