[Hydriv]

What have you guys been using to thin the paint?

And at what ratio?

 

[chllngr528]

I bought the thinner and hardener that case sells to go with their paint. I have been mixing it 4+1+1 and it has worked great for me even though the paint says to mix it 8+1+1.

 

[InTroubleAlltheTime]

What have you guys been using to thin the paint?

And at what ratio?

Tom: I got all three items at Case International, this is what they told me they use.
Case Iron Guard Enamel
Iron Guard B17692 Thinner (contains mineral spirits, naphtha, xylene)
Hardener Valspar Renew REN3001
I mixed the Ironguard, paint thinner and hardener at 8:1:1 ratio. Slowly mixed in. I bought mixing cups at West Marine and did 8 oz:1oz:1oz. The eight/one/one oz is a pretty good amount of paint. You could probably go 4oz 1/2oz, 1/2oz. Hope this helps.
:222: :446: Best Regards, Rich

 

[Hydriv]

The replies are all appreciated. However, has anyone used a thinner OTHER than the one from Case? Any reason why I can't get by with just straight thinners?....... meaning Stoddard Solvent.

My son is gung-ho to repaint the wheels on our 1845 Case skid steer TONIGHT because he's got it up on blocks and the wind tomorrow is going to be 12 MPH. This is just a stop-gap measure to deal with rust before the tractor goes into winter service.

 

[CASE 220/4]

Tom, I used reducer and hardener from Napa and so far so good.I cant remember the part numbers of it and the cans are at work on the shelf. I may have mentioned the numbers in my resto thread but Im about to head out right now so I cant look through 10 pages for you. I did 4:1:1

Edit, It was Crossfire brand that I used.

 

[InTroubleAlltheTime]

Tom: Here is what it states on the safety label of the Case International thinner: Mineral Spirits 8052-41-3, Xylene 1330-20-7,Aromatic Naphtha light 64742-95-6, 1, 2, 4 Trimethylbenzene 95-63-6, Ethyl-benzene 100-41-4, 108-67-8 1,3, 5, Trimethylbenzene 108-67-8. Maybe you could see if you have a similar chemical composition on hand on your shelf.
:222: :446: Best Regards, Rich

 

[GoldenCove]

I have used the reducer and hardener they sell at TSC mixed, the name escapes me now. I am no painter but the paint job I did on my plow and caster have held up well.

 

[Hydriv]

Rich,
That's a nice chemical cocktail you listed. The mineral spirits is something we do have. We did have Xylene on hand at one point but I'm all out. As for the other 4... I have no idea where those could be bought. Perhaps I can just substitute equal parts of Single Malt, Vodka, Rye and Gin. :sidelaugh:

 

[InTroubleAlltheTime]

Rich,
That's a nice chemical cocktail you listed. The mineral spirits is something we do have. We did have Xylene on hand at one point but I'm all out. As for the other 4... I have no idea where those could be bought. Perhaps I can just substitute equal parts of Single Malt, Vodka, Rye and Gin. :sidelaugh:

I think you'll need one bourbon, one scotch and one Budweiser Beer.......... :thumbsup: :sidelaugh: :sidelaugh: :sidelaugh: :sidelaugh:
:222: :446: Best Regards, Rich

 

[Snotrocket]

I always use the Dupont hardener and reducer and mix it 8:1:1.

Carquest sells it here in the states. Not sure in canukistan..... :gums:

 

[BushBoneYard]

Not sure in canukistan..... :gums:

:sidelaugh: :sidelaugh: :sidelaugh: :sidelaugh:

 

[Ariena]

Carquest sells it here in the states. Not sure in canukistan..... :gums:[/quote]

We don't need no friggin ratios here.
It freezes as soon as it hits the metal. :lol:

:canada:

 

[InTroubleAlltheTime]

It is probably important to select a reducer that contains similar chemical components/properties to the paint being used. I went out to the garage to read the ingredients in the paint and sure enough the Case Enamel guard contained much of the same chemical cocktail as what I posted in the Case reducer. I'd be interested to hear from one of our body shop gurus on this issue...............(I am just about out of Case reducer) JMHO.
:222: :446: Best Regards, Rich

 

[Mjoe7]

:think: I look at it and go :headscratcher: .... yep that looks good... :thumbup: mix it up and spray. :lol:

 

[mjodrey]

I think most NAPA stores sell DuPont,or at least the ones around here do.



Maynard :canada:

 

[1031d]

When I use the Iron Guard paint on my farm tractors I use the Valspar brand hardener as they make the paint anyways and I use straight naphtha to reduce it. Mix 8-1-1, let sit 15 minutes and shoot away. Seems pretty durable in farm service.