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Old 11-27-2013, 07:35 AM
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Default Tip: Mixing and pouring small amounts of primer

I found by using this product (mixing mate) on a gallon size can of primer to mix and easily pour just a little or lot has saved me a ton of time and mess. Basically you just turn the handle for a bit , pour the measured amount and put back on the shelf. I am using it with the Sherwin Williams P60G2 primer but you could use it on any quart/gallon can.


http://www.rockler.com/mixing-mate-p...e#product-tabs
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Old 11-27-2013, 08:41 AM
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Neat! Thanks for the tip. I could have definitely used that. I always made such a mess trying to take out small amounts from the gallon cans.
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Old 11-27-2013, 09:21 AM
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That's awesome. I think I waste 30% dipping out small amounts of epoxy & hardener for small parts batches. (Most of my batches are small.) I'm picking up a pair of these over the weekend.

Thanks for sharing.

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Old 11-27-2013, 09:33 AM
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I remember when I was doing a lot of small batch priming thinking that the design of paint cans was terrible. There has got to be a better way.
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Old 11-27-2013, 09:40 AM
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Outstanding, Steve,
These are the same style of product used by the professional paint shops with the automatic bulk mixers that turn ALL the handles at one time.

I have wasted too much time thinking about how I could get some (cheaply) and wasting paint in the mean time. No more cleaning the rim!

Thanks for the posting!

PS: After searching, Rockler had about the best price, I ordered two, a gal and qt. Apparently all the new ones, including commercial, are made of nonmetallic now due to corrosion from water based paints.
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Old 11-27-2013, 10:04 AM
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I just bought a gallon Azko Epoxy Primer. I will order one of these today.
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Old 11-27-2013, 10:21 AM
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Gathering tools and ideas for my build. This one definitely goes to the front of the great idea folder!
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Old 11-27-2013, 10:29 AM
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Let us know how it works after using it yourself. I am really interested in it too.
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Old 11-27-2013, 01:26 PM
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Yes and if anyone uses this with AKZO primer let me know how the mixer assembly holds up to the chemicals. When I was priming with AKZO and trying to figure out how to do small batches I bought a set of small plastic cups to dip the required amount out and well lets just say by the time I got they cup back on the table it had melted away! That is some strong stuff!!
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Old 11-27-2013, 01:46 PM
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I bought graduated plastic mixing cups from an automobile painting supply company and they have held up well when exposed to the PPG Aerospace Super Koropon epoxy primer. They also sell unwaxed Dixie cups specifically designed for painting and I use those too. I'll be able to provide a data point on the Mixing Mate shortly.

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