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Dalton S.

07-18-2007 17:45:22




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I have heard that you know your paint is thin enough once it gets to the bottom of the stir stick and drips in four seconds. Does this mean that once you get done stirring the paint, you take it out and wait for it to stop running constantly and start to drip in four seconds. I am a little confused on what your supposed to do.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.




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souNdguy

07-19-2007 07:08:30




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 Re: Thinning paint in reply to Dalton S., 07-18-2007 17:45:22  
CNKS is right on. Go by the paint can label and see what you get.. adjust that as needed.. then stay with it. once you do it enough.. you will know how many 'glugs' you need to add to be just about perfect..

Soundguy



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B-maniac

07-19-2007 21:24:17




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 Re: Thinning paint in reply to souNdguy, 07-19-2007 07:08:30  
The directions will get you close. Spray a test panel to get it right on. I know it sounds like a waste of good paint but you will waste a whole lot more if you don't do it. If you can't get a test panel , at least spray an inconspicious area first so if it needs adjustment to get right the test area won't show up so much. A good test panel would be the underside of a hood or fender. Won't show if it isn't right.

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CNKS

07-18-2007 17:53:43




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 Re: Thinning paint in reply to Dalton S., 07-18-2007 17:45:22  
Lot of people use the "stick" method. For me that would be a pain. Do a little experimentation and detemine the correct ratio of paint to thinner -- then use that, it is exact and reproductible. A common ratio for alkyd enamel, which is likely what you are using is 8:1. Better paints, made by PPG. DuPont, Sherwin Williams, etc are very specific about using the correct ratio. you never need to deviate from that.

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