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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: sdilts on July 07, 2020, 04:02:26 AM

Title: Thinning Permalyn finish
Post by: sdilts on July 07, 2020, 04:02:26 AM
I have a bottle of Permalyn finish that I would like to thin down to use as a sealer. I thought I had some sealer but it turned out to be the finish. Anyway, what should I use to thin it?
Title: Re: Thinning Permalyn finish
Post by: john bohan on July 07, 2020, 03:20:59 PM
check perymalyn's web site I think they will say mineral sprits. I have used many times.
Title: Re: Thinning Permalyn finish
Post by: smallpatch on July 07, 2020, 05:04:42 PM
When I used to use Permalyn, (it is a fine product) I found the shelf life of a partial used can was very short.  If it’s thickened, you may have trouble getting it to dry.
I’d throw it away, and buy a new can.
Title: Re: Thinning Permalyn finish
Post by: Scota4570 on July 07, 2020, 06:31:17 PM
Quote from: smallpatch on July 07, 2020, 05:04:42 PM
When I used to use Permalyn, (it is a fine product) I found the shelf life of a partial used can was very short.  If it’s thickened, you may have trouble getting it to dry.
I’d throw it away, and buy a new can.

Here is the solution to that problem:
http://www.bloxygen.com
Title: Re: Thinning Permalyn finish
Post by: P.W.Berkuta on July 07, 2020, 07:10:00 PM
Quote from: Scota4570 on July 07, 2020, 06:31:17 PM
Quote from: smallpatch on July 07, 2020, 05:04:42 PM
When I used to use Permalyn, (it is a fine product) I found the shelf life of a partial used can was very short.  If it’s thickened, you may have trouble getting it to dry.
I’d throw it away, and buy a new can.

Here is the solution to that problem:
http://www.bloxygen.com

I use that product and it works. ;)
Title: Re: Thinning Permalyn finish
Post by: smallpatch on July 07, 2020, 10:10:50 PM
Kinda late for this can.
Title: Re: Thinning Permalyn finish
Post by: dogsbreath on July 07, 2020, 11:36:42 PM
I'm going off subject here, but consider marbles as a filler to bring the liquid level to the top of the can. Their cheap. When your done with the can dump them in thinner,clean them up and give em to the grand kids. Since they don't us batteries they won't have a clue what to do with em.
Title: Re: Thinning Permalyn finish
Post by: sdilts on July 08, 2020, 03:23:03 AM
Interestingly, I was on LMF's website and they stated that Permalyn finish does not skin over. They must have changed something because it has always skinned over on me. That's why I started using Bloxygen. That stuff works! The finish I was using was a brand new can, I was just wanting to thin it down to the consistency of their sealer. Their website does not mention anything about thinning it.
Title: Re: Thinning Permalyn finish
Post by: FDR on July 08, 2020, 09:44:40 PM
I have always used mineral spirits as a thinner. Real mineral spirits not the odorless kind.

Fred
Title: Re: Thinning Permalyn finish
Post by: sdilts on July 09, 2020, 03:36:34 AM
Looks like a trip to the hardware store for mineral spirits.