Retarder

Retarder is an accessory for the acrylic range and Alcohol based colours . It slows the drying of applied colours and prevents airbrush clogging. A longer drying time allows for a more even flow and creates an even more perfect surface of dried film. Retarder can be added directly to a colour, water or a thinner. We recommend adding a maximum of 30 % of retarder. The higher the quantity of Retarder the longer the drying process takes. Additional diluting with water or thinner after addition of Retarder is possible. It is not recommended to pour a colour mixed with Retarder back into its pot. Retarded colour cannot be stored for a long time.

Retarder also works very well together with alcohol based colours, especially for brush applications.