Tamiya 82138 LP-38 Flat Aluminum Lacquer Paint Fine Detail Matte  [82138]

Tamiya 82138 - LP-38 Flat aluminum Tamiya Color Lacquer Paints No.38
Price:
NZD$5.67
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
82138
GTIN:
45206498
Condition:
Brand New
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Bring Metallic Details to Life with Tamiya LP-38 82138

The LP-38 Flat Aluminum Lacquer from Tamiya provides a natural matte silver suitable for a wide range of modelling tasks from vehicle panels to small metal parts. It airbrushes smoothly and also takes brush highlights without obvious streaking when applied correctly.

Robust Basecoat with Efficient Drying

This lacquer cures into a durable film that is often used as a basecoat and stands up to many enamel topcoats. Its faster drying profile helps keep paint sessions efficient for builders working on multiple components.

Application Tips and Compatibility

Packaged as a 10ml bottle, LP-38 is intended for general model painting. Colour tones may not exactly match Tamiya acrylics or spray versions with the same name. Use the specified lacquer thinner for best flow and finish and observe adequate ventilation while painting.

Will this lacquer stick to polycarbonate RC bodies?

No. LP lacquers are not designed for polycarbonate and can fail on flexible shells. Use polycarbonate-specific paints for RC bodies to avoid cracking.

What thinner should I use for airbrushing?

Use Tamiya lacquer thinner or an equivalent lacquer-compatible thinner. Adjust the mix to your airbrush and test on scrap to get the right flow and atomisation.

Is priming recommended before LP-38?

Priming is not strictly necessary but a light primer improves adhesion and evens out porous surfaces, resulting in a smoother metallic finish.

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