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Old 28-03-2006, 08:04 PM
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Default Spray painters? Advice needed on mixing

Basically i got some 2k diamond white, and some MS Extra rapid hard hardner (Max mayer)

Does anyone know the mixing guidlines, and do i need anything else?

In weight would be great cos i can do it on the scales then

Thanks in advance
Old 28-03-2006, 08:07 PM
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unless it says on the tin i would ask ya the shop u bought it from,
Old 28-03-2006, 08:07 PM
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I would reckon 2:1 mate, so 2 parts paint to 1 part hardner

100g of paint to 50g hardner

You'll also want about 10% thinners in there too
Old 28-03-2006, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt_B
I would reckon 2:1 mate, so 2 parts paint to 1 part hardner

100g of paint to 50g hardner

You'll also want about 10% thinners in there too
Cool, can anyone confirm that? (not saying you don't know, but a second opinion would put meat ease lol)

Anyway, here she is, in her new garage (care of arsehole nextdoor ), rented a petrol powered compressor, and all barcoated up ready for some white

Old 28-03-2006, 08:41 PM
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i would double check that, it can sometimes be 3:1,

Reckon that'll look when its done
Old 28-03-2006, 08:51 PM
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All paint's are different but usually 2:1 , 3:1, plus how ever much thinners.

Really though get a data sheet from the paint shop where you got it, it will all be on there.
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2 part paint 1 part hardner more than likely..

Dont need scales though, just use a measuring stick or measuring cups..


then a dash of thinners 10%, then 15 for final coat
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Originally Posted by Matt_B

Reckon that'll look when its done
Everything in primer looks mint, cos it hides the nasties


Cheers for the advice guys, much appreciated. All the tin says is 'MIPA OC 2k-pur paint'
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Well, its done

Not a bad finish considering its straight out of a 30 year old can which was cacked in shit that we had to clean out



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