bigwow
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I can’t remember the name of the product someone recommended to add to 2 pack paint in order to keep a wet edge for longer when brushing or rolling.
Can anyone help?
Thanks
Can anyone help?
Thanks
Keeping a wet edge with 2 pack paint
- Thread starter bigwow
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International thinner nº9 is not bad.
Loginname
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You need a retarder.
International have what they call a "flow agent". Number 100 is what you would need with their material.
The other ingredient you may add is colder weather. Cheaper but less predictable!
I wouldn't add a thinner. Yes, it will slow things down but it will also make it harder to get a decent finish.
International have what they call a "flow agent". Number 100 is what you would need with their material.
The other ingredient you may add is colder weather. Cheaper but less predictable!
I wouldn't add a thinner. Yes, it will slow things down but it will also make it harder to get a decent finish.
jerryat
Well-Known Member
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............. I wouldn't add a thinner. Yes, it will slow things down but it will also make it harder to get a decent finish.
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I agree. what you really need is neither, but have two people working in unison, one lay the paint on and broadly spreading it, and the second 'tipping' it off with at least two high quality brushes used and cleaned alternately. We tried thinners a long time ago with International 2-pot, and to keep the 'wet line' fluid for longer, resulted in all of the rest being far too thin. We ended up having to put on more coats. Almost self-defeating!
............. I wouldn't add a thinner. Yes, it will slow things down but it will also make it harder to get a decent finish.
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I agree. what you really need is neither, but have two people working in unison, one lay the paint on and broadly spreading it, and the second 'tipping' it off with at least two high quality brushes used and cleaned alternately. We tried thinners a long time ago with International 2-pot, and to keep the 'wet line' fluid for longer, resulted in all of the rest being far too thin. We ended up having to put on more coats. Almost self-defeating!
Loginname
Well-Known Member
Agreed.
...and two people can do three times the work of one!
...and two people can do three times the work of one!
bigwow
Well-Known Member
I've remembered the name of the addative, OWATROL. but is it compatable with 2 pack?
Anybody know?
Anybody know?
VicS
Well-Known Member
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OWATROL. but is it compatable with 2 pack?
Anybody know?
[/ QUOTE ] I'd be prepared to stick my neck out on this and say definitely not
OWATROL. but is it compatable with 2 pack?
Anybody know?
[/ QUOTE ] I'd be prepared to stick my neck out on this and say definitely not
Loginname
Well-Known Member
The manufacturers claim just about everything for the product.....they make it look like a wonder drug...... but even they don't claim it's any use in 2 packs.
I wouldn't try it.
I wouldn't try it.
LittleShip
Well-Known Member
It is a super product when used on Enamel paints and varnish but certainly not suitable for 2 packs.
2 Packs get their great shine from the chemical curing so owatrol even if comparable will most likely reduce the gloss finish.
Tom
2 Packs get their great shine from the chemical curing so owatrol even if comparable will most likely reduce the gloss finish.
Tom
kgwanchos
Member
Could someone please describe more fully what "tipping off" is !! Ive only ever seen it refered to with no explaination as to what it means ....ta
Captain Coochie
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I assume the name tipping off is the same as laying off the paint . Once you have your paint layed on to the surface you go over it with the tip of the brush , this should give an even more even coat and get rid of any brush marks and defects .