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Mr Surfacer 500 Drying Up
shonen_red
Metro Manila, Philippines
Member Since: February 20, 2003
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Posted: Monday, August 29, 2005 - 07:44 PM UTC
Hi guys! Had a little problem, my Mr. Surfacer 500 (bottle) is drying up. What should I add to bring it back to it's old form?
warthog
Metro Manila, Philippines
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Posted: Monday, August 29, 2005 - 08:46 PM UTC
Mr. Gunze thinner would probably give it life again...just an idea
jpzr
Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 01:37 AM UTC
Yep, Arvin's right. Just pour in a little Mr. Thinner, and there you go...(almost) as good as new. I need to "refresh" mine every few months it seems.
Vadster
Tennessee, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 02:15 AM UTC
How old is it? I just chunked a bottle of it after trying to revive it w/acetone. The bottle lasted me over 3 years though.
MegaJim1000
New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 08:43 AM UTC
Laquer Thinner is what's needed. Hardware store grade works just fine.
Jim
Jim