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Subject: [TowerTalk] Cold galv. paint mixing question
From: jerrymorris@worldnet.att.net (Jerry Morris - W5MS-W5KUF-Corpus Christi Amateur Radio Club)
Date: Mon, 01 Jun 1998 04:17:00 -0700
try putting a stiff wire bent on the end into a drill motor and mix it that
way....w5kuf


Richard Thorne wrote:

> If its convenient, take it back to the paint store and let them put it on
> the shaker.  That might do the trick, then again maybe it won't.
>
> Dave Hawes wrote:
>
> > I recently bought a gallon of ZRC Galvilite paint.  I wanted to do a
> > test application, to determine the consistency of the paint,
> > coverage, etc.
> >
> > After 20 minutes of stirring, with all the "ingredients" loosened up
> > from the bottom of the can, I could still not get the paint to
> > properly and thoroughly mix.  The thin "carrier" would rise to the
> > top of the can and the zinc-rich ingredients would settle out almost
> > immediately.  I did my test application anyway on a Rohn 25 rotator
> > shelf, with disappointing results.
> >
> > Any suggestions as to how to get the paint properly mixed so that the
> > ingredients stay in suspension long enough to be applied to the work
> > would be very much appreciated.
> > 73 - Dave, N3RD
> > n3rd@ix.netcom.com
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> >
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