Originally Posted by
Arron
Can anyone advise on the best thinning ratio for Wattyl Stylewood.
I rang Wattyl technical and they said to thin to a maximum of 5% (ie 5% thinners, 95% stylewood).
I spoke to an experienced professional woodworker who said to thin with 50% thinners for first coat, and 20% for subsequent coats. I do the same except on table tops. The 4th coat I use straight from the tin.
The manual that came with my hvlp gun recommends 100% to 150% for
nitrocellulose lacquers generally.
Very confusing. What do others users do ?
thanks
Arron