AndyKent
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Assume I wanted to mix two different colour gloss paints - same products from the same brand, just different colours.
Would the colour mix ok and would it go off properly when applied?
I see no reason in theory since the chemical ratios won't have changed but the old man at the paint desk in B&Q was arguing otherwise......
Anyone know?
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Ben G
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what colour are you wanting? Surely its similar to the thousands they have there on the cards?
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AndyKent
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I want a dark blue gloss but I'm not bothered about the exact shade so long as its dark.
I have a recently bought tin of mid-blue but no receipt to return it.
Massively cheaper to buy an off the shelf black gloss and mix it up than to pay them to produce a custom tin.
Basically.
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AndyKent
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To be fair I'm not that bothered about the cost, just want to know if my thinking on the mix ratios not changing is correct 
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Gary
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Would work fine if it was the same base.
Ignore the cunt trying to make himself more important than he is
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Bonney
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Can't see no problem aslong as its mixed well. As you say same material, same make up and same brand. Just try a small amount mixed and see how it reacts.
Think they say that in the shops so it makes them more money.
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oba-corsa
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Same make same paint and its direct gloss no problems just give it a good mix I worked in a body shop for 5 years till I left to start teaching NVQ body and paint and Bonney knows what he is talking about so listen to the man 
[Edited on 08-07-2012 by Jason T]
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Seany
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As long as the make up of the paint is the same then there will be no problem.
Make sure its mixed thoroughly though.
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