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===Handling and storing paints, finishes, and related products=== | ===Handling and storing paints, finishes, and related products=== | ||
*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. | ||
| − | *Buy a set of inexpensive spatulas to use as | + | *Buy a set of inexpensive spatulas to use as scrapers for paint cans. |
*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]. | ||
*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 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. | ||
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