Hull all prepped and ready for colour coat. Question is: Are Cellulose thinners [which I have] ok to use with International Toplac or do I need to get a specific one? I don't want to botch a weeks prep for the sake of the wrong thinner |
I think you answered your own question. I always (ish) follow the manufacturer's recommendations - not least if it all goes pear shaped you can try and pin this on their product. International's datasheet recommends Thinner No 1 or No 10 if you are spraying. http://www.boatpaint.co.uk/datasheets/International/Product%20Data%20Sheets/Toplac_GB.pdf |
What Andy says. I've been caught out in the past using apparently similar thinners which weren't 'quite' the same. Fortunately not on a boat, I hasten to add. |
Thanks for advice, thought I might be answering my own question, but always best to check. |
Number 1thinner is white spirit. Don't waste your money! |
Thanks Chris, just googled it and yep, you're spot on. |
I've just finished using No 10 thinners with toplac and although its smell stays with you for days, it's the right one to use - 'faster' than No 1 (didn't know it was white spirit!) |
should have added No 10 is the one for spraying, No 1 for brushing, like Andy said, |
Id be very interested to know what the no10 thinner actually is. We spray blakes with white spirit with excellent results, certainly never thought of using a different thinner. The old one pack oily was different, very strange stuff but a brilliant product shame they pulled it. |
example msds for no 10 thinners http://logichem.netpower.no/verneblad.aspx?iId=24604 |
Any ideas if there is an alternative to No. 5 thinner? Used for Hempel / Blakes EPU on the insides of BAU. |
No 10 aka YTA063 |
I have spoken to International and they advise spraying with either 910 or 920 which are professional thinners for spraying industry Brushing is no 1 |