How do you thin paint?
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Racer
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From: Raleigh NC
How do you thin paint?
I have a little container of some touch up paint that I had mixed at a body shop-you know the little container with the brush attached to the cap.
Anyway, the paint is thickening up and I would like to know what I can put in it to thin it. It is really a perfect match for my Lemans Blue.
Thanks.
Anyway, the paint is thickening up and I would like to know what I can put in it to thin it. It is really a perfect match for my Lemans Blue.
Thanks.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Lancaster PA
Re: How do you thin paint? (yellow 72)
Lacquer thinner will thin almost any automotive paint, but it won't take much. If you over thin it just leave the lid off and it evaporate pretty quickly. Craig
Racer
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From: Houston, Texas
Re: How do you thin paint? (hudman)
I have been using:
Mineral Spirits for thinning paint like Rustoleum
Paint Thinner for cleaning brushes
Lacquer Thinner for thinner lacquer based primer and paint.
Acetone for thinning fiberglass resin
For base coat paint I just get a recommendation from the paint store. The type (chemical and "speed") of the thinner will be based on the paint, what you are trying to do, and the weather. For your little bottle of paint, your probably best off just adding a little lacquer thinner or take it to the paint shop and see if they will add a little dab of thinner for you.
Mineral Spirits for thinning paint like Rustoleum
Paint Thinner for cleaning brushes
Lacquer Thinner for thinner lacquer based primer and paint.
Acetone for thinning fiberglass resin
For base coat paint I just get a recommendation from the paint store. The type (chemical and "speed") of the thinner will be based on the paint, what you are trying to do, and the weather. For your little bottle of paint, your probably best off just adding a little lacquer thinner or take it to the paint shop and see if they will add a little dab of thinner for you.
