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Hello,
I am attempting to get back into miniatures again after a long time away and I am taking stock in what I need.
I have been going through my paint which range in age from 2 years old to some that are probably 10 or more years old.
My question is this paint still viable I have opened some of them up and they seem like they are in good shape though some of them seem to have separated but I am not sure. There are even some which have never been opened.
The paint I have is mostly GW range with some Vallejo and P3 paints mixed in.
I also have some older cans of GW black and white primer which are probably 5 years old or so.
Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ray

4 years and some of my paint that i didnt open for along time is still good.
Some may need thining but it shouldnt be too bad.

I have some OLD GW paint from the 90's still in use. If it's been sealed you don't have to worry. Maybe just add a little water and mix thoroughly.

not sure if most people condone this method but I find if my paints have turned solid/ become unsusable I drop in a tiny tiny amount of Windex or some kind of window cleaner. Give it a good shake and the paints are (sometimes) usuable again. I've only ever done this with GW paints, not sure how it will work on others.