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  • Member since
    November 2005
Paint Mixing Supplies
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 11:31 AM
Friends, I need some ideas for reusable measuring devices to mix paint in. I paint scale autos with automotive paints that require specific ratios (2:1:1, 4:1, etc.) for mixing of the various components. I can get plastic paint measuring cups at the automotive paint supply store but unfortunately the things are made for much larger quantities then I really need. Also, I’m trying to limit the mess I typically make in drawing the stuff out of the containers. Your comments and ideas would be most appreciated.

Thanks,

John
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 11:34 AM
You can get empty 1/2 oz. paint bottles (or recycle old ones) in which to mix & store the paint. You can also get an eyedropper or pipette & measure the ratio by counting drops.
Hope this helps.
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Hayward, CA
Posted by MikeV on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 11:56 AM
John,

The plastic measuring cups that fishing rod builders use would work great. They are 1 oz. size and you can buy 100 of them for less than $3.

They look like this:


This tackle company has them for $2.10 for 100, although shipping runs a bit high at $6 for orders under $25.
http://www.shofftackle.com/flexcoat.html

You may be able to buy them locally at a rod supply place if you have one nearby.
Otherwise you could just order 300 of them and save on shipping. Big Smile [:D]

I am going to buy some myself as they work great and they are flexible so you can squeeze the top of the cup to form a smaller spout when pouring into your airbrush. I use eye droppers from the drug store to take paint out of the bottles and into the mixing cup.

Mike

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