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PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 5:58 am
I have some lechler macrofan lacquer and hardener that is about 4 years old and has been stored in an unheated garage. Also got green ti primer.

Question, is the paint still usable on my new project car. Dont want to ruin a paint job but hate waste as well.

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:00 pm
If it's been frozen, I'd definitely not use it. Otherwise, open a can and take a look at it to see if it's separated or partially dried out. I'd still do a test spray on something before committing it to a project.

I think what you call lacquer is what we in the colonies call enamel? The reason I say this is that our lacquers don't require a hardener, they're air-dried. Your hardener might be solidified by now, especially if it's previously been opened.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:05 am
Thanks most likely been frozen so ill dispose of it.



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 11:59 am
Unlike latex based materials solvent based materials will not freeze with winter weather temps, I never move my paints/primers/solvents in from the shop.

Mix up a test batch and give it a try!



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:48 am
Marq wrote:Unlike latex based materials solvent based materials will not freeze with winter weather temps, I never move my paints/primers/solvents in from the shop.

Mix up a test batch and give it a try!


I would try a Test panel with Fresh hardener, If it looks ok and after a good shaking it still looks ok give it a try with FRESH Hardener.

If its been too cold t will have separated and gone bad, Never trust Old Hardener or old Activator buy fresh!
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