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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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Hey gang, I purchased a quart of dye. What can I reduce this with? i.e. laquer thinner? Vette parts dealer has no idea, of course neither do I.
(I am thinning it becuase I am at the bottom of can and there is alot of thick pigment left)

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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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What does the container say in regards to clean-up. That should give you an idea.

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It came from Corvette America, it says wear a respirator, use 30# air, thats about it. Of course Laquer thinner will clean almost anything. Their tech support was no help, local paint shop would not commit since it was not there sale. May just have to chance it. I have one small piece left to do.

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Regular ole paint thinner.

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Be careful! I just bought a quart from the local paint shop---SEM Color Coat---and it requires no reducer/thinner.
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Sounds like you didn't stir it up well for the first 3/4 of the can. You would do best to call the shop where you purchased it and ask them. If they don't know, send an e-mail to the dye manufacturer. You can do a lot of damage to your interior parts if you select the wrong "thinner". {P.S. I know that laquer thinner will 'melt' many interior plastics.}
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