Body and exterior tips
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*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 like a "tongue" on a can. | *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 like a "tongue" on a can. | ||
*Use a ladle for handling paint. | *Use a ladle for handling paint. | ||
| − | *When | + | *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. | ||
*When opening a can of paint, punch a few holes in the trough where the lid sits. That way, excess paint will drain out of the trough and into the can, rather than splattering when placing the lid back on the can. | *When opening a can of paint, punch a few holes in the trough where the lid sits. That way, excess paint will drain out of the trough and into the can, rather than splattering when placing the lid back on the can. | ||
| − | *Paint and related finishing products can be mixed in glass cups, small medicine cups, soup cans, shot glasses, or glass measuring cups. However, | + | *Paint and related finishing products can be mixed in glass cups, small medicine cups, soup cans, shot glasses, or glass measuring cups. However, [http://www.ezmix.com EZ Mix] cups are generally preferred for ease of use. Containers with measurements on the side are generally most useful. Paper cups are cautioned against because some may have a wax coating. Plastic cups or containers (medicine cups, yogurt containers, cleaned bottle caps, etc.) are cautioned against. There are many different kinds of plastic, some of which are inappropriate for storing certain types of finishing products. |
*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. | ||
*Buy a set of inexpensive spatulas to use as paint-can scrapers. | *Buy a set of inexpensive spatulas to use as paint-can scrapers. | ||
*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 [http://www.bloxygen.com/ 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 [http://www.bloxygen.com/ Bloxygen]. | ||
| − | *When opening a gallon of paint that | + | *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. | ||
*Use inexpensive plastic condiment bottles to dispense compound, polish, and glazes. | *Use inexpensive plastic condiment bottles to dispense compound, polish, and glazes. | ||
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