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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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hey im painting mt new hood and stuff with single stage metalic blue .... how do i mix the single stage....i think its a 4:1:1 ratio 4 pait one reducer and 1 clear is this right ......
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Do you have the tech sheets? What brand?
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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im not sure i got it from our local collision paint shop dupont i think
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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If its chromaone its 3:1:1
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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General Information
Components
ChromaOne® Acrylic Urethane Single Stage “G” Color
ChromaOne® 7005S™ Activator
ChromaOne® 7065S™ Low Temp Reducer
ChromaOne® 7075S™ Spot/Panel Reducer
ChromaOne® 7085S™ Mid Temp Reducer
ChromaOne® 7095S™ High Temp Reducer
ChromaOne® 7099S™ Very High Temp Reducer
60°F 70°F 80°F 90°
Spot Repair 7065S™ 7065S™ 7075S™ 7085S
Panel Repair 7065S™ 7075S™ 7085S™ 7095S
Overall Repair 7075S™ 7085S™ 7095S™ 7099S
Tips for Success
In temperatures above 90°F, use 7099S™ for increased flow and leveling.
Mix Ratio/Viscosity
Mix Ratio (3:1:1)
Mix 3 parts ChromaOne® color to 1 part ChromaOne® 7005S™ Activator
Viscosity
18 - 20 seconds in a Zahn #2 (DuPont M-222) cup.
Tips for Success
Use the ChromaOne® Mixing Stick for accurate measurements.
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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I seldom shoot single stage, but most systems have a 3:1 ratio.
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 06:23 AM
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You have to be more speciffic with what kind of paint you have. Not all paints reduce the same. Sometimes it will tell you on the label.
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