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Tim

04-23-2002 18:23:04




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Can someone tell me the difference between thinner and reducer for enamel paint. Thanks, Tim




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Rod (NH)

04-23-2002 21:24:17




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 Re: Thinner or Reducer in reply to Tim, 04-23-2002 18:23:04  
Hi Tim,

The difference is one of sematics. In the auto refinish industry the term "thinner" is generally used to denote the solvent used with lacquer and "reducer" is used to denote the solvent used with enamels. Lacquers have all but gone the way of the dodo bird and the term "thinner" is not common anymore. Outside this industry though the term "thinner" seems to be used commonly, even for enamels. The function is the same though.

Rod

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ret

05-16-2002 19:12:14




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 Re: Re: Thinner or Reducer in reply to Rod (NH), 04-23-2002 21:24:17  
noticed your comment about lacquer. We used it for years, and I like it still. For the inexperienced it is really an easy paint to use. I think the fumes from it sure were not as bad as what they are putting in the modern two stage paints that Will affect you almost instantly.As we all know, it gives a beautiful finish, that is why so many classic cars are painted with it. I hated to see it go



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ret

05-16-2002 19:12:10




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 Re: Re: Thinner or Reducer in reply to Rod (NH), 04-23-2002 21:24:17  
noticed your comment about lacquer. We used it for years, and I like it still. For the inexperienced it is really an easy paint to use. I think the fumes from it sure were not as bad as what they are putting in the modern two stage paints that Will affect you almost instantly.As we all know, it gives a beautiful finish, that is why so many classic cars are painted with it. I hated to see it go



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Chester

04-27-2002 05:39:43




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 Re: Re: Thinner or Reducer in reply to Rod (NH), 04-23-2002 21:24:17  
Hardware store paint thinner and reducer designed for acrylic enamels are not always compatable or interchangeable. That thinner can cause your enamel to go all lumpy, like sour milk..... ..ask me how I know. Best to try out a small amount first to be sure before you commit too much paint.



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Rod (NH)

04-27-2002 11:45:58




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 Re: Re: Re: Thinner or Reducer in reply to Chester, 04-27-2002 05:39:43  
Hi Chester, I agree fully. Even though the terms may be used interchangeably in some circles and in the broad sense they perform the same function, the products are definitely NOT interchangeable. I am a firm believer in using only the exact products indicated on the label or technical data sheet from the paint manufacturer, no matter if the reference is to a thinner or a reducer. Mixing one manufacturer's product with another manufacturer's paint or using cheap generic products in today's automotive topcoats is not recommended.

Rod

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Chester

04-27-2002 05:37:21




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 Re: Re: Thinner or Reducer in reply to Rod (NH), 04-23-2002 21:24:17  
Hardware store paint thinner and reducer designed for acrylic enamels are not always compatable or interchangeable. That thinner can cause your enamel to go all lumpy, like sour milk..... ..ask me how I know. Best to try out a small amount first to be sure before you commit too much paint.



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