Thinning Interlux ACT

[TwoBallScrewBall]

Can says to use interlux brush ease #433. <br /><br />Can I use paint thinner or mineral spirits instead? Only going to thin about 10-20%.<br /><br />Thanks,

 

[mattttt25]

Re: Thinning Interlux ACT

don't know the answer, but i wouldn't mess with it. bottom paint is a specialty, and i wouldn't want to screw up what it does. why would you thin it? the thicker the better with an ablative paint.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Thinning Interlux ACT

I'm also confused about why you want to thin it. The paint is there to prevent growth. If you thin it, there will be less protection.<br /><br />If youre after less protection, just leave it like it was when some of the paint came off the first time. <br /><br />Besides, less protection means youll be repainting sooner. We're beginning to suspect you just like painting this boat....

 

[TwoBallScrewBall]

Re: Thinning Interlux ACT

Yeah you're on to me. I can't get enough of laying under the boat, contorting my body around the trailer, scrubbing the splatters off my face when I'm done, etc... I love it! <br /><br />When I rolled the paint on, it seemed very very thick. I just wanted to thin it a little to make it more brushable when I paint the little spots where the blocks are. But I will heed your advice and keep it as is. As much of a suprise as it may be, I AM SICK AND TIRED OF SEEING THE BOTTOM OF THIS BOAT!!!!!<br /><br /> <br /><br />Thanks,

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Thinning Interlux ACT

Lol!<br /><br />This topic brought back memories of the "good ol days" at the marina doing the bottom painting. YUCK!!!