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Old 05-25-2020, 10:27 AM   #518 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Piotrsko View Post
The reason they ask you to thin it is to improve flow qualities such that it "flattens out" the roller / brush marks. A <5% thinner addition wont alter the characteristic of the paint
I know it is not a big admixture of thinner, and I understood its purpose. But I was not certain how even 5% would affect the heat rejection, which is the functional point. But you give me more reason to sand and thin and apply a third coat if I dislike the look enough and tests show little cooling improvement.

Xist, it is just clear coat... therefore the paint color is an instant match.
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