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Old 09-09-2003, 05:20 AM   #1
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paint question

i'm about to buy ppg basecoat clearcoat,do i need to buy the reducer and hardener to put in the base coat? if so whats the fomula to add reducer and hardener to the basecoat.
Thanks,a wannabe auto painter!
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Old 09-09-2003, 07:35 AM   #2
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Mike, the paint store will tell you. Basecoat needs a reducer. The clear needs an activator usually. Follow the recommendations.
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Old 09-09-2003, 07:00 PM   #3
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ppg is great paint, but they also own the omni company which they sell omni paint, same exact paint as ppg, just different packaging and for half the price
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