One year? That surprises me. I assumed nitro would have a much longer shelf life than that...
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| Author: | Blake Dixon [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Cardinal finish questions? |
I just purchased some cardinal clear nitro finish.. I see there is a shelf life of one year unopened can? Is there true and if so I have a lot to deal with for those in Canada that use this product. Also what is the recipe for spraying i.e. mix with DA etc? Also do you cut the sealer as well or spray directly out of the can? Thanks Blake |
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| Author: | B. Howard [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 3:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cardinal finish questions? |
Always best to start with the manufacturers suggested application via the TDS http://www.cardinalpaint.com/redBird/ne ... tds-1.html |
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| Author: | CharlieT [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 5:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cardinal finish questions? |
One year? That surprises me. I assumed nitro would have a much longer shelf life than that...
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| Author: | Blake Dixon [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cardinal finish questions? |
That's what the label says. One year with an expiration date on each container with a tracking number. Do others keep it much longer? Thanks Blake |
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| Author: | Goat Rock Ukulele [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 8:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cardinal finish questions? |
Mix with DA? wow I didn't know you could do that. Can you really do that? I use a slow lacquer thinner, The dang stuff costs almost as much a the lacquer but it works good. |
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| Author: | jsmith [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cardinal finish questions? |
As Ukulele Mike said, use lacquer thinner to cut the Cardinal, not denatured alcohol. I've had good results with a 3:1 ratio of lacquer to thinner. I was warned by a pro finisher to hold the gun about 18" away from the work surface to avoid "microbubbles". Discovered that it was sound advice after I forgot once and held the gun closer. As far as expiration, I can't help. I use more than one gallon a year. |
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| Author: | jac68984 [ Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cardinal finish questions? |
I spray sealer straight from the can. |
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| Author: | B. Howard [ Tue Jun 25, 2013 4:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cardinal finish questions? |
Blake Dixon wrote: That's what the label says. One year with an expiration date on each container with a tracking number. Do others keep it much longer? Thanks Blake I Was talking to Dave Nichols at the symposium about cardinals new high solids lacquer that he was using. The product he described to me sounded like a pre cat lacquer based on certain behavior. While one year would be a long shelf life for a pre cat its feasible. |
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| Author: | Barry Daniels [ Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cardinal finish questions? |
I have some lacquer that is 10 years old and it still works fine. |
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| Author: | RaymundH [ Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cardinal finish questions? |
Call or e-mail them directly. Mac Schurmeier Cardinal Paint & Powder Technical Representative 626-444-9274 macs@cardinalpaint.com |
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