Thinner

Thinner

Thinners have a general purpose and are used for a wide range of varieties. Very commonly, a thinner is used as a solvent to clean brushes, spray guns, or tools after paint jobs. But importantly thinners are used to regulate the paint, primer, filler, or clear coat viscosity and evaporation rates. After that, it will be easier to use the paint for certain materials or painting applications.

How much thinner shall I use?

The ratio of reducers or thinners that should be used for water-based paints, solvent-based paints, and acrylic paints, differs. We always recommend that you follow the manufacturer's recommendation for mixing ratio, and this includes diluents often. Failure to follow the manufacturer's recommendation will often result in your result not being as expected.

Thinner for car paint

On many occasions, a thinner for car paint makes sense. When painting a car, there are several factors that have to be calculated. By using a thinner for car paint, it can be easier to apply to paint and it can be used to dissolve any clogs that may occur when applying, and often thinner is often mentioned in the mixing ratio of the product.

Thinner for clear coat

Just like with paint, a thinner is also a great option when spraying clear coats. Adding a small percentage of thinner or reducer will thin out your clear coat, making it easier to atomize and give it a better flow while it is drying out.

Cellulose thinners and other thinners

Our wide range of thinner products also includes cellulose thinner and different fade-out thinners, which are also commonly used when working on a car. Thinners are in most cases a great option – depending on the type of work that has to be done. We recommend before applying, that you check the requirements and the best usage options for any type of thinner to get the best result possible.

What is a fade-out thinner?

A special thinner used for spot repair and has the property of melting or blending the old paint together with the new paint. Often sold in a spray for easy usage.