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Mr Surfacer
mtnflyer
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Posted: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 08:13 AM UTC
Does anyone know what you can thin down Mr Surfacer 500 with?

Thanks in advance!
thegirl
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Posted: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 02:10 PM UTC
Lacquer thinner will do the trick ! It's , lacquered base so enamel thinner will yield poor results . I use Lacquer thinner from Canadian Tire paint section .



Terri
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Posted: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 02:28 PM UTC
I use laquer thinner to thin it also. Additionally I use Mr. Retarder with Mr. Surfacer to keep it from drying too fast, especially necessary when airbrushing 1000 or 1200.
mtnflyer
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Posted: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 02:41 PM UTC
Thankyou for the replies. I did find out about the laquer thinner after the question was asked. You've definitly confirmed my findings. Thanks again.
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Posted: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 03:25 PM UTC
[quote]Does anyone know what you can thin down Mr Surfacer 500 with?[quote]

Once it's cured you thin it down with a sanding stick
Snorri23
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Posted: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 04:13 PM UTC
I usually use Gunze thinner and have had no problems.
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