{"product_id":"kaleido-colorworks-kt202-airbrush-retarder-thinner-210ml-44544","title":"Kaleido Colorworks KT202 Airbrush Retarder Thinner 210ml — 44544","description":"\u003c!-- Shopify Product Description: Kaleido Colorworks KT202 Airbrush Retarder Thinner 210ml --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SKU: 44544 | EAN: 6975834944544 | HS: 38249990 | Country of Origin: CN --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.75; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e 0%, #1e1233 50%, #2d1b4e 100%); padding: 26px 24px; border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0; border-left: 4px solid #c9a227;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #c9a227; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px;\"\u003eKaleido Colorworks · RapidAir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #cccccc;\"\u003eCombined retarder and thinner in one bottle, 210ml. Thins your paint AND slows drying time — fights tip dry, extends working time for smoother blends and glossier finishes. Non-toxic, solvent-free, REACH compliant. Optimised for Kaleido RapidAir paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TWO JOBS IN ONE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #262626; padding: 24px 24px; border-left: 4px solid #4ecca3;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: 20px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2a9d8f, #4ecca3); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;\"\u003e🧬 Two Jobs in One Bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eThe KT202 does what the standard KT201 Thinner does — adjusts paint consistency — \u003cstrong style=\"color: #4ecca3;\"\u003eplus\u003c\/strong\u003e it slows drying time. That makes it the go-to additive when you need extended working time at the needle tip and on the model surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eThis matters most during \u003cstrong style=\"color: #4ecca3;\"\u003eprecision blending, soft transitions, and gloss finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e — anywhere paint drying too fast causes visible grain, hard edges, or the dreaded tip dry that forces you to stop and clean mid-spray. It's also a lifesaver in warm or dry environments where acrylics dry faster than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SELF-LEVELLING --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1e1e1e; padding: 24px 24px; border-left: 4px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: 20px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a5276, #5dade2); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;\"\u003e✨ Self-Levelling Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eBy slowing pigment drying, KT202 gives the paint time to \u003cstrong style=\"color: #5dade2;\"\u003eflow and level on the surface\u003c\/strong\u003e before it sets. The result: smoother coats with fewer brush marks, less orange peel, and better gloss depth. Kaleido specifically recommends it for their Gloss Clear, Pearl Paints, and Auto Color Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eUsers typically add just \u003cstrong style=\"color: #5dade2;\"\u003e1–2 drops per cup load\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside their regular thinner. That small amount is enough to noticeably extend drying time and keep the needle flowing smoothly. The key is restraint — a little goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- KT201 vs KT202 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e1233 0%, #2d1b4e 100%); padding: 24px 24px; border-left: 4px solid #9b59b6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: 20px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8e44ad, #bb8fce); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;\"\u003e🔄 KT201 Thinner vs KT202 Retarder — Which Do You Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #444;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 10px; color: #bb8fce; font-weight: bold; width: 33%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 10px; color: #bb8fce; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\"\u003eKT201 Thinner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 10px; color: #bb8fce; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\"\u003eKT202 Retarder (This)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 10px; color: #c9a227; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePrimary function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 10px; color: #e0e0e0; text-align: center;\"\u003eAdjusts consistency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 10px; color: #e0e0e0; text-align: center;\"\u003eThins + slows drying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 10px; color: #c9a227; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 10px; color: #e0e0e0; text-align: center;\"\u003eGeneral thinning, everyday\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 10px; color: #e0e0e0; text-align: center;\"\u003eBlending, glosses, warm conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 10px; color: #c9a227; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTip dry reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 10px; color: #e0e0e0; text-align: center;\"\u003eSome improvement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 10px; color: #e0e0e0; text-align: center;\"\u003eSignificant — designed for this\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 10px; color: #c9a227; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 10px; color: #e0e0e0; text-align: center;\"\u003eMain thinner for most jobs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 10px; color: #e0e0e0; text-align: center;\"\u003eAdd 1–2 drops alongside thinner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #999999;\"\u003e💡 Many Kaleido users keep both — KT201 for everyday thinning, KT202 added when conditions or techniques demand longer drying time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2a2a2a; padding: 24px 24px; border-left: 4px solid #c9a227;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: 20px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b8860b, #d4af37); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;\"\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px 10px 0; color: #c9a227; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eKT202\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px 10px 0; color: #c9a227; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003e210ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px 10px 0; color: #c9a227; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eRetarder Thinner (water-based, solvent-free)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px 10px 0; color: #c9a227; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptimised For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eKaleido Colorworks RapidAir Paints\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px 10px 0; color: #c9a227; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eNon-Toxic · Solvent-Free · REACH Compliant · ASTM D4236 · VOC \u0026lt;100g\/L · SDS Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px 10px 0; color: #c9a227; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eKaleido Colorworks (Gaahleri)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px 10px 0; color: #c9a227; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003e44544\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px 10px 0; color: #c9a227; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003e6975834944544\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT'S IN THE BOX --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1e1e1e; padding: 24px 24px; border-left: 4px solid #5dade2;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: 20px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2e86c1, #5dade2); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;\"\u003e📦 What's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1× Kaleido Colorworks KT202 Airbrush Retarder Thinner — 210ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRO TIPS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #262626; padding: 24px 24px; border-left: 4px solid #4ecca3;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: 20px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2a9d8f, #4ecca3); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;\"\u003e💡 Pro Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4ecca3;\"\u003eLess is more\u003c\/strong\u003e — start with 1–2 drops per cup load. You can always add more, but too much retarder makes surfaces slow to dry, tacky, and prone to collecting dust. Build up gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4ecca3;\"\u003eCombine with KT201 for best control\u003c\/strong\u003e — thin with KT201 first for consistency, then add a drop or two of KT202 when you need extended working time. Independent control over viscosity and drying speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4ecca3;\"\u003eEssential for gloss and metallic finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e — these show grain and texture more than matt coats. The retarder helps paint level and flow before it sets, giving a smoother, mirror-like result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4ecca3;\"\u003eAdjust for your climate\u003c\/strong\u003e — in hot, dry conditions, lean on the retarder more. In cool, humid weather, you may not need it at all — the paint already dries slowly enough on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- WORTH KNOWING --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2a2a2a; padding: 24px 24px; border-left: 4px solid #e8a838; border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: 20px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d4880f, #e8a838); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;\"\u003e⚖️ Worth Knowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater-based acrylics only\u003c\/strong\u003e — not designed for enamels, lacquers, or solvent-based paints. Use the paint manufacturer's own retarder for non-water-based systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToo much will cause problems\u003c\/strong\u003e — over-retarded paint stays wet too long, attracts dust, and can have reduced adhesion and durability. Stick to small additions and increase only if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot always necessary\u003c\/strong\u003e — if you paint in a cool, humid environment and don't experience tip dry, the standard KT201 Thinner may be all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest results with Kaleido paints\u003c\/strong\u003e — it's compatible with other water-based acrylics, but the formulation is tuned for Kaleido RapidAir. Results with other brands may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gaahleri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46521821823165,"sku":"44544","price":17.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/9583\/4503\/files\/kaleido-kt202-bottle-studio-dark.jpg?v=1774009638","url":"https:\/\/hobbyheaven.org\/en-ca\/products\/kaleido-colorworks-kt202-airbrush-retarder-thinner-210ml-44544","provider":"Hobby Heaven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}