What is Shopline paint?

With a simple, compact mixing system, color matches for the latest vehicle finishes, and a complete range of refinish products from pre-treatments to topcoats and clearcoats, Shop-Line® finishes are designed to deliver the ideal balance between performance and price.

How much thinner do I add to enamel paint?

Use small amounts of thinner at a time. Check paint container labels for the manufacturer’s recommended paint to paint thinner ratio. For general purpose thinning, a 3:1 or 4:1 ratio of paint to thinner or similar ratio is appropriate. It is important to keep the amount of paint higher than the amount of paint thinner.

Does clear coat need reducer?

The clear coat paint needs to be used within a few hours or else it will harden. Always use both acrylic hardener and acrylic reducer. The higher the level of hardener, the faster your paint will dry. If you are looking to have a quicker-drying clear coat, add additional hardener.

What kind of thinner do you use for epoxy primer?

What is Thinner 200 used for? Epoxy Primer Thinner 200 is used as a thinner for 2-part epoxies like TotalProtect, Aluminum Boat Barrier Coat, and 2-Part Epoxy Primer systems (surfacing, high-build, and clear). It is also used as a pre-paint surface prep solvent for inflatable boats, and to clean painting equipment.

Does epoxy primer need reducer?

To prepare the epoxy primer, shake or stir the primer, and thoroughly mix one part primer with one part catalyst. To reduce any film buildup, this one to one ratio can also be cut with a urethane-grade reducer or comparable solvent solution. This can also improve the overall flow of the primer mix.

When should I use epoxy primer?

Epoxy primer refers to a sealer that has a non-porous finish. It is primarily recommended as the first base coat over bare steel. These base coats or epoxy primers can be used over fiberglass, plastic or the black iron phosphate coating as well.