While latex-based primers and paints can be conveniently mixed and thinned with water, oil-based products will need specific paint thinners like mineral spirits for smoother application and cleaning. This aggressive solvent is ideal for cleaning. Don't be tempted to use it as a paint thinner unless you're looking for the "rippled finish" effect! Cellulose Thinners (Standard) Tekaloid paint is a superior coach enamel that gives a high gloss finish with excellent flow properties making it particularly suitable for brush application, although Tekaloid paint can also be sprayed if required. It is ideally suited for use on classic cars and bikes making it perfect for the heritage markets. It can be used on metal, plastic and wood as long as it is used with an appropriate primer

Electrostatic thinners helps to get a better wrap round effect on the substrate of paint coverage( a key benefit of electrostatic systems being the reduction in paint usage) but the negative is that it extends the drying time of the paint.NOTE: Rustoleum Green, Ultrimax Heavy Duty Paint Stripper and white spirit are too harsh to be used as a cleaning agent or paint thinner. Panel Wipes If you add too much thinner to your paint mix, the paint can become too thin and you get runs and sags in the finish. Drying times can also be affected with the paint drying too fast and going matt, or too slow and staying soft. Storing them for reusing can be, therefore, tempting – if you have some left behind after you are done with your paint project.

Tractol paint is a high performance synthetic coach enamel that is for use on agricultural and plant equipment. It is formulated to give durability and a high gloss finish and is suitable for both brushing and spray gun application. Industrial Cellulose paint is a high quality fast drying paint that is used for classic cars and industrial applications. It gives an excellent gloss finish and is a spray gun application paint. The mixing ratio for industrial cellulose paint is 1 part cellulose paint to 1 part cellulose thinner. Keep in mind that each type of paint will come with different consistencies, and the technique you use for thinning may differ. So, make sure you do a small patch test on the paint and the surface you intend to paint – before you buy them in a large quantity. Paints; we all know paint as paint but do you know the different types of paint and what markets they are commonly used for?Our range of paints are supplied in tins, aerosol spray cans and touch up paint pots. We can colour match our paints to any RAL, BS Or Tekaloid paint colour code and can custom colour match to a sample provided if required. We have heat resistant and uPVC paint options if required. Thus, you need to be cautious that the paint thinner you are using isn’t very volatile and should always be placed away from nearby fire sources. Instead, it’s the best strategy to keep the paint thinner and other similar paint solvents in a seal-tight glass bottle, jar, or container. Plus, the vapors emitted by the reaction of thinner and vinyl-based plastic materials can also be very harmful.