Leaving Rapco thinned out

[fpchief]

I would like to mix a whole gallon with xylene as to not have to mix the 600ml gravity fed cup every few minutes. I am told that leaving it mixed will actually change the shade and look of the paint, and they recommended mixing a little at a time. Any experience with this? If I use it in 12 hours would it be ok?

 

[NDT]

After about a month the paint turns into jello has been my experience. 12 hrs should be fine.

 

[fpchief]

Ok. It was the guy at rapco that had his concerns. I appreciate him and his concerns. But I really want to pre mix

 

[cjcottrill]

I keep a few ounces in a tightly sealed plastic bottle for touch-up. It serves my purpose well throughout the season. Looks fine to me, but I would not use it on a "show" truck, the color varies a little over time I think because the xylene separates and maybe manages to evaporate a little. I shake it up good and touch-up as needed.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

I would mix what you need and get a spray can for touch ups.

 

[MWMULES]

Make sure you take it somewhere and have it machine shaken the day you are going to use it, otherwise most of the flat will be in the bottom of the can when you get done.

 

[fpchief]

Make sure you take it somewhere and have it machine shaken the day you are going to use it, otherwise most of the flat will be in the bottom of the can when you get done.

Sounds like you know that from experience. I have a one of those mixers you put on a drill. Is that ok for this paint? If not easy to find a shaker?

 

[Dodge man]

HD has them and Lowes probably does too but I don't know if they'll shake it for you. They might be more accommodating if you tell them that it's vehicle paint and not house paint. You could also try your local Sherwin Williams or other brand paint store.

 

[fpchief]

Yea they are around, will just take time out to go do it. I had them shaken today in plans of painting tomorrow. Didn't realize that paint would separate so fast.

 

[MWMULES]

That should work, just leave them upside down over night.