Body and exterior tips
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*Use a ladle for handling paint. | *Use a ladle for handling paint. | ||
*When purchasing new paint or other finishing products, write the date on them with black magic marker. | *When purchasing new paint or other finishing products, write the date on them with black magic marker. | ||
| − | *For stirring paint, use inexpensive "jumbo sticks", tongue depressors, | + | *For stirring paint, use inexpensive "jumbo sticks", tongue depressors, Popsicle sticks, wood sticks, or butter knives. |
*Paint stirring sticks with marks for different mix ratios can be useful for mixing paint. | *Paint stirring sticks with marks for different mix ratios can be useful for mixing paint. | ||
| − | *When mixing double portions of paint or primer, mix one portion at a time. For example, 8:2:1 is easier to keep track of than 16:4:2. After mixing each individual portion, add the two portions together and mix well again. | + | *When mixing double portions of paint or primer, mix one portion at a time. For example, 8:2:1 is easier to keep track of than 16:4:2. After mixing each individual portion, add the two portions together and mix well again. This also cuts down on wasted material when you make a mistake (to much hardener, wrong reducer, etc>) |
*When opening a gallon of paint that isn't all going to be used immediately, mix it very well and pour it off into quart cans. While pouring, intermix the paint; pour a little bit into each can at a time. | *When opening a gallon of paint that isn't all going to be used immediately, mix it very well and pour it off into quart cans. While pouring, intermix the paint; pour a little bit into each can at a time. | ||
*Leftover paint with hardener can be placed in the refrigerator. The cold temperature will slow down the hardener. | *Leftover paint with hardener can be placed in the refrigerator. The cold temperature will slow down the hardener. | ||
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