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Topic subjectAutomotive paint: How long does it last?
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91589, Automotive paint: How long does it last?
Posted by eclpsmoneypit95, Jan-01-06 06:31 AM
I know what you guys are thinking. I'm not talking about a factory automotive finish or something of that nature but rather the actual paint in a can that has yet to be used. I bought some paint (ppg) last summer and I have enough left over from the last time I sprayed my car to do it over again next summer. Will the paint still be good? Im assuming that as long as its in a sealed airtight container I've got nothing to worry about but it isnt like normal paint though; It has a lot of chemicals and junk in it. Do those break down over time and reduce the effectiveness of the paint? I searched yahoo and didnt discover anything "concrete". Thank you for your time.
91591, RE: Automotive paint: How long does it last?
Posted by optikal, Jan-01-06 07:50 AM
you should be ok as long as the paint was sealed up nicely
91593, RE: Automotive paint: How long does it last?
Posted by VOTBLINDUB, Jan-01-06 08:28 AM
yea, as long as its sealed well, you just need the stir the hell out of it, maybe add a touch of thinner and it should be good to go
91597, RE: Automotive paint: How long does it last?
Posted by Star Turbo Talon, Jan-01-06 12:23 PM
Dave, if the can was outside in an unheated garage during freezing weather then its garbage.....Sorry buddy.

Terry
91598, RE: Automotive paint: How long does it last?
Posted by eclpsmoneypit95, Jan-01-06 12:26 PM
Originally posted by Star Turbo Talon
Dave, if the can was outside in an unheated garage during freezing weather then its garbage.....Sorry buddy. Terry


Thanks guys for the replies

haha thanks Terry but I've been storing it in the house since last August. I promise this one will look nicer...still have a lot of wet sanding to do though!