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Old 05-28-2008, 04:11 AM   #1
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Thinning Acrylic Paint


Hi,
What I can use to thin 100% Acrylic Exterior Flat Paint, like KellyMoore 1240 Acry-Shield, I'm thinking of water but not sure...

http://www.kellymoore.com/products/p...40_acry_shield

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Old 05-28-2008, 04:34 AM   #2
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Re: Thinning Acrylic Paint


The technical data sheet gives you the recommended thinning quantities. http://www.kellymoore.com/tds/1240TDS.pdf

Don't overthin or the paint will lose it's purpose properties
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I'd shoot some Floetrol in it before resorting to water.
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I've checked 1240TDS.pdf it says I can use water !
Is it true for acrylic ?
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