reduction ratio

[tokarev]

Going to be spraying Gillespie paint soon - how much should it be reduced?

 

[Westech]

I cut mine 50% to get that new car look. but the army does it right out of the can. mix a little bit and test it out. I would say if you want it a tad thicker cut it 25% and your gun should stay happy.

 

[ida34]

I go 8:2:1 Paint:Zylene:hardener

 

[Westech]

don't need hardener with the CRAC paint.

 

[devilman96]

don't need hardener with the CRAC paint.

Yes you do west... Just most people forgo the added cost and skip the benefits of using it. (longevity)

Same with Glip... Use a synthetic enamel hardener like Crossfire.

 

[Westech]

we dont use it in our motor pool.. right out of that can

 

[tokarev]

I sprayed some yesterday reduced about 50% - seemed to work OK - dryed relatively fast. When I start back up later today I am going to try a 25% reduction. Thanks for the info.

 

[tokarev]

Final results

Finished painting - well almost. Still have to added some more stuff.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n34/tokarevsvt_2006/DSC03990.jpg

 

[Westech]

Thats a nice looking 151 you got there. I have been looking for one for a long time for my old man. Some day......