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Mark Groza
 Post subject: Retarder ratio in Nitro
PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:21 pm 
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What ratio do you use when mixing retarder with your Nitro?
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Mark,
I've been using the instructions that LMI published on their web site (http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/Nitrocellulose.htm) as a guide and have had good results. They basically say 5% for the build coats and 10% for the final or "flash" coats. I do wait two days between build coats but only 2 weeks before rub out and I've had no problems.

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I would say if you arent getting blush, then none ... leave it alone. Havent used the stuff in ten years.

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TonyKarol wrote:
I would say if you arent getting blush, then none ... leave it alone. Havent used the stuff in ten years.

I agree Tony.I sprayed 3 coats yesterday without it and all went well as usual.We have rain moveing in today ,so i will have to hold off on the next 3 coats for 3 or 4 days.
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