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
> http://www.QTH.com/topten
>
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