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Glasurit paint

#1 Post by Robert Thiemrodt »

I have some original ruby red Glasurit paint from when my car was resprayed 10 years ago. It is not at all dried up, but very thick, like an oil. I tried mixing a very small amount of it with paint thinner, it does not liquify and become spreadable, but seems to ball up. Any thoughts on what I need to use to make the paint more workable? I am using it only for miner stones chips. Thanks
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Re: Glasurit paint

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What do you mean by paint thinner? Mineral spirits? Probably lacquer thinner would work, but can you tell us what Glasurit line it is, like 21 or something? It may need an activator/hardener to cure fully, although in small stone chips it might air dry well enough.
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thinner won't work. I think you need enamel reducer.

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Enamel reducer is the correct answer for fresh paint, but lacquer thinner will definitely mix with enamel, and is a stronger solvent that may work better with old paint that is going bad.
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I can't make out exactly what type of Glasurit paint it is. Some paint is dried up over the label on the can. I'm told by previous owner Stage 1 Glasurit.
I currently stick a toothpick into the can and use a slight dab of that over any stone chips. I would like to be able to thin it down a bit. When using ordinary paint thinner, it has the same reaction as though I am using water. The paint will pour from the container like a very thick motor oil that is VERY cold. So enamel reducer is the way to go?
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Re: Glasurit paint

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It is probably Glasurit 22 Line. Post a photo of the can. Someone will know.

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James Davies wrote:It is probably Glasurit 22 Line. Post a photo of the can. Someone will know.
You're right after taking pic and expanding the picture, it does read Glasurit 22. So does that make it enamel reducer that I need?
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I still think lacquer thinner will work best from personal experience, even though enamel reducer was what it was meant to go with.
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Thanks Martin
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