One of the necessary items in the coloring process is the use of thinner, which is used to adjust the color to the desired amount. It should be said that the ratio of thinner and paint depends on the type of paint and its stage. If you have a correct and principled combination, you can make a clean, uniform and attractive painting, and one of the effective factors in this combination is the amount of paint thinner. All these characteristics that change the thinner in the color are: the drying time of the paint layer, the final properties of the paint, the time and speed of drying.
What is the use of color thinner?
- The first and most important use of thinner is to dilute all kinds of colors.
- Cleaning and cleaning the painted surface. (This work is very effective for increasing the quality and adhesion of paint on the surface.)
- Preventing hardening and drying of paint.
- Cleaning tools and equipment from paint. .
- Reduction of paint viscosity. (to spray paint)
Suitable for any color
The best thinner for oil paints: Oil thinner.
The best thinner for nitrocellulose resin paints or instant paint: Instant thinner.
The best thinner for epoxy paints: Epoxy thinner.
The best thinner for urethane paints: polyurethane thinner.
The best thinner and solvent for water-based paints such as plastic and acrylic paints: water.
What is the thinner ratio of color?
Proportion of combination of sealer and thinner
In order to dilute the sealer, it should be mixed with thinner in a ratio of 2 to 1 (add thinner to half of the amount of sealer) . Of course, it should be noted that this amount can be increased or decreased according to your wishes, for example, when you want to use paint with a pistol, you should slightly increase the proportion of thinner in order to have a thinner color.
Proportion combination of killer and thinner
In order to use killer in the gun and dilute it, it is suggested to use instant thinner at least 20% of the amount of killer.
What is the ratio of thinner to polyester?
The ratio of thinner to polyester depends on the type of application and desired product. Generally, thinner is used to thin polyester to make it easier to apply and to control its drying time. Common ratios may be between 10% and 30% thinner than polyester, but this amount can vary based on the material manufacturer's instructions and specific project needs.