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To preserve hardener, displace the air in the can with inert gas, such as that from a welding tank. Or, use a commercial inert gas finish preservative such as Bloxygen. | To preserve hardener, displace the air in the can with inert gas, such as that from a welding tank. Or, use a commercial inert gas finish preservative such as Bloxygen. | ||
For easier pouring, affix a 2-inch piece of masking tape to the edge of a large gallon of paint. Pour the paint over the piece of tape. | For easier pouring, affix a 2-inch piece of masking tape to the edge of a large gallon of paint. Pour the paint over the piece of tape. | ||
| − | 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, Popsicle sticks, wood sticks, or butter knives. | + | -For stirring paint, use inexpensive "jumbo sticks", tongue depressors, Popsicle sticks, wood sticks, or butter knives. |
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GREAT TIP'''Paint stirring sticks with marks for different mix ratios can be useful for mixing paint.''' | GREAT TIP'''Paint stirring sticks with marks for different mix ratios can be useful for mixing paint.''' | ||
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. | ||
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