Paint Mixing for Idiots

[Chaparralman1974]

Yeah, math has always been a challenge for me. It can be pretty embarrassing, but for some reason I just have always had a difficult time with numbers. The only exception is fractions. I have always been good at those....maybe due to my use of a tape measure for so many years doing concrete work. Thankfully, my wife is a numbers whiz kid so she handles all that stuff.

Ok, I think that I will try to just use 20% of the total after I mix the primer and the catalyst like Greg mentioned.

Thanks fellas!

Clay

[hugger6933]

If you do fractions 1/5 reducer. If improves flow from the gun . I add a little MR186 to all my primers and have for many many years [Thats Omni numbers for the non PPG people] It just a splash to like I said help flow and reduce the "pebbled" look that some primers might give off depending on the primer. Good luck Happy sanding [although if your doing sealer your close to done with the sanding. Thanks for your service. Jim

[Chaparralman1974]

Originally Posted by hugger6933

If you do fractions 1/5 reducer. If improves flow from the gun . I add a little MR186 to all my primers and have for many many years [Thats Omni numbers for the non PPG people] It just a splash to like I said help flow and reduce the "pebbled" look that some primers might give off depending on the primer. Good luck Happy sanding [although if your doing sealer your close to done with the sanding. Thanks for your service. Jim

Thank you Jim!

I am getting closer now. The only body work left on the truck is the tailgate now. I am hoping to get everything sanded and painted by Halloween, but we will see. :-)

Clay

[kwmech]

20 percent is a division of 5. So total ounces divided by 5. how's that for simple

[Chaparralman1974]

Originally Posted by kwmech

20 percent is a division of 5. So total ounces divided by 5. how's that for simple

Thanks! I will try it. :-)

Clay