That makes a lot of sense. Will be getting some today.In the lab we call those aliquots. Put a big batch into smaller vials to keep the entire batch from going bad when opened.
crash, is there any spi product that you burn through in the qt cans? i run through a gal of 2k sealer and regular build activator per day so i just take the empty activator can, wipe the top and lid off, pull the label and refill with the u500 activator. uv clear activator cans tend to not get super crusty so those generally are easy to reuse.I would like to buy empty cone top quarts for my Standox hardener that only comes in 2.5 liters ($528, btw), but my jobber never seems to get them for me. I should probably just find them online.
Doing everything (jambs engine compartment underhood etc) I would plan on at least 2 gallons of Universal and 8 quarts of activator. Maybe more if you do more than 3 coats.Does the 8 ounce calculation work the same for clear as it does for base? Or does clear go a bit farther? We’re talking a 1970 b-body “Roadrunner” 4 coats. Just purchased 1 gallon of SPI clear and 4 quarts of very slow activator. Decided to first just do the doors and trunk since they are off and see how much I actually use.
I do smaller jobs, so usually my quarts are pretty crunchy by the time I'm done, but it's a good idea to maybe save ones that are still okay!crash, is there any spi product that you burn through in the qt cans? i run through a gal of 2k sealer and regular build activator per day so i just take the empty activator can, wipe the top and lid off, pull the label and refill with the u500 activator. uv clear activator cans tend to not get super crusty so those generally are easy to reuse.
A gallon of sealer a day? Wow…your doing some work!crash, is there any spi product that you burn through in the qt cans? i run through a gal of 2k sealer and regular build activator per day so i just take the empty activator can, wipe the top and lid off, pull the label and refill with the u500 activator. uv clear activator cans tend to not get super crusty so those generally are easy to reuse.
No not a day lol. For the car. I am doing some separate panels first to make sure I got the right settings and process and to lower the stress of the entire shoot. I’ll follow up by assessing how much clear I have left on the remaining body. If I feel it’s cutting it close I’ll buy more.A gallon of sealer a day? Wow…your doing some work!
I think you’ll need two gallons.Does the 8 ounce calculation work the same for clear as it does for base? Or does clear go a bit farther? We’re talking a 1970 b-body “Roadrunner” 4 coats. Just purchased 1 gallon of SPI clear and 4 quarts of very slow activator. Decided to first just do the doors and trunk since they are off and see how much I actually use.
So you are saying your clear won't go bad in a half empty gallon can, sitting for years ?
Does this fit the question ?
I'm trying to learn here and understand if I can buy a gallon and not waste money having it expire on the shelf.
Really don't understand your sarcastic response ???