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Thinner question from thick headed painter

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Indydirtfarmer

09-29-2003 18:30:52

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It's been 25 years since I painted anything. One guy told me it's like riding a bike. The last time I tried that, I ended up in the emergency room. Now the mailman is trying to confuse me too. He tells me that his Brother-in-law puts a small amount of laquer thinner in with his enamel reducer, to make his paint dry faster, and to give it more gloss. I've never heard of this. (I've led a sheltered life) What's the scoop? Is this just somebody pullin' my chain? Will be painting with Omni. Massey Ferguson red. Thanks for any help, John

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Indydirtfarmer

09-30-2003 04:01:28

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Re: Thinner question from thick headed painter in reply to Indydirtfarmer, 09-29-2003 18:30:52

Thanks guys. That's pretty much what I thought. I plan on following the paint companies "formula" to the T. The mailman got his "tip" from his brother-in-law, who has never painted anything. (Consider the source) I have the "luxury" of having an Automotive paint supply store, that handles several major brands, within a block of the house. The counter man has promised to smack me if I start to do anything crazy. I painted several "show cars", as late as 1984. They turned out great. I am going to "practice" with the gun, before starting on the sheet metal of the tractor. Should be OK. Paint has changed a lot since then. I'll let everyone know how it turns out. (Most likely 2 months from spraying)

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CNKS

09-30-2003 18:25:36

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Re: Re: Thinner question from thick headed painter in reply to Indydirtfarmer, 09-30-2003 04:01:28

Also, if you painted show cars in 1984, you will have NO problem with modern paints.

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Rod (NH)

09-29-2003 19:29:33

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Re: Thinner question from thick headed painter in reply to Indydirtfarmer, 09-29-2003 18:30:52

Hi John,

My recommendation would be to follow the paint manufacturer's recommendation to a tee. I would forego any "tips and tricks" from amateur chemists :o). If you use exactly what the manufacturer recommends, you will have the best chance for success. Anything else risks some type of problem. Lacquer thinner and enamel reducer are too very different products and should not be intermixed. There is NO quick fix to a good, lasting paint job. If you use a decent automotive quality paint and follow manufacturer's instructions (on the tech sheet, NOT the label), you will have no need for fast drying "agents" or anything else to "improve the gloss".

Rod

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Gene Bordelon

09-29-2003 23:47:48

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Re: Re: Thinner question from thick headed painter in reply to Rod (NH), 09-29-2003 19:29:33

I don't think the paint will dry any faster but it will set up faster possibly causing more orange peel. Good reducer is no more expensive than lacquer thinner and has a better flow out time providing a higher gloss. I have heard that using lacquer thinner to reduce paint will cause chaulking and premature oxidation. You also run a high rish of the paint blushing(white streaks) from humidity reducing with lacquer thinner. Too many reasons to not use it and no reasons to use it other than for cleaning and reducing lacquer primer.

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