tr8er Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Folks, what would happen if you were to mix Urethane enamel with the correct hardener, and Lacquer thinner in place of the correct reducer. Urethane Enamel (4) Reducer Lacquer Thinner (2) Hardener (1) My local paint shop filled an old reducer can with Lacquer Thinner and I forgot about the re-used can until I sprayed some spots. Didn't do the exterior luckily. What would you expect could, or will happen. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Time will stop. Your datsun will implode. Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted October 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Time will stop. Your datsun will implode. Fuck. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Get some reducer..save yourself time $$$ & alot of 4 letter words. I only use thinner to clean my guns (spray). Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Lacquer thinner is generally "hotter" or a more potent solvent that enamel reducer, and it generally evaporates faster. it you did not have a bad reaction, that is the paint doing something weird, like turning to jello, or cottage cheese, you can probably get away with it. The lacquer thinner will "flash off" quicker, and this may cause the paint to not flow out on the panels like it normally would, resulting in a less than glossy finish, or more orange peel. If it is a solid color, not metallic, the color should be the same. If it is not, you might be able to just put another coat of correctly reduced paint on the paint you just applied. This is if you are still in the "recoat window". If you have too much time beyond the recoat window, let the new paint go for 90 days, do not wax it, and after 90 days, treat it like a good old finish, sand with 400 grit, or whatever is recommended by the paint you are using, and recoat it again. Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 If the stuff mixed together (no clumping or other weird actions) and it sprayed and dried, I'd say you were okay. I wouldn't do it on again if it can be avoided, but if stuff is incompatible, you'll know as soon as you try to mix it. Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted October 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 woke up to seemingly well cured paint. Stoked. I have the right reducer here for the next round. Quote Link to comment
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