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Not to steal Al's post, but my question is related. I got my paint from Rapco in 2011. It's been stored in my basement in a dry warm place. I've flipped the box at least once a year since. I'm planning on painting this coming spring. Does anyone know if it will be any good? Last I spoke to Mark at Rapco was 3 years ago and he seemed to think it would be okay because it's been indoors and not frozen but may need one heck of a run on a mixer to get it back to paint ready. Anyone's thoughts?
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Joe,
I can comment on this one too. I have had Gillespie paint I forgot to turn sit for years and years. When I opened the lid I had clear liquid on top and a big chunk in the bottom. I used one of those drill bit mixers meant for 5 gallon buckets and after a while it got better. I repeated the mixing several times a day for a few days. When I shot the paint all was well and still looks well after 6 years in the sun.
If you haven’t noticed yet. I love Gillespie products compared to regular automotive paint. As long as it doesn’t go dry in the can it will turn out great. Plus, it is really, really cheap.
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This is a great spot for these questions Joe. I still have a few cans of some Gillespie in the garage. From back in my duece and first M715 days. Same basic age as Joes. About 2009-10. I figured it was toast. The solids are in the bottom and SOLID. I guess I will try mixing some and try to save it. I have 2 M410 trailers I want to paint. Rotating the new paint will sure held in getting it mixed this spring.
I saved about a thousand bucks by using Gillespie over urethane car paint. That is pretty cool. It is not as toxic either. I hope I can get everything done and ready for paint before the spring thaw. I have a metric poop ton of work to still do to my home. New siding etc. bit off to much there.. I may just have to split my time. I really want to get my truck going.
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Ahmen Brother....I'm in the same boat. Too much to do around the house and all I want to do is work on the truck.
Thanks Tim, I been looking at FB Market for a good used paint shaker machine. Figure I would put a can in the machine and shake it for a good hour...lol.
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Funny story.. I bought a air power paint shaker from I think it was eastwood, or one of the tool stores. I read reviews about how it shakes the living heck out of everything. I mounted it to a wok bench. Turned it on an whoa... It was like an earthquake. Everything on the bench, manuals, general clutter started working it's way off the bench to the floor. Geez, that didn't work. So I made a mount to attach it to one of the wood poles on my pole building shop. Turned it on and it shook the whole building. I know I probably could use it to help remove the snow on the roof. :D I used it briefly but now realize it needs to be on a solid metal stand and seriously rotohammered down into concrete. Crazy how much violent movement they can make. They work though.
Turn your cans on their sides Joe. Then rotate them about every three days. Gravity will help before mixing.
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The paint shaker worked yesterday to clear 15 inches of snow off the roof. I woke up to rain. Oh no... I found a 1/4 full can of car paint. Stuck it in there and turned it on. I'll be, it was about 5 minutes and the whole roof slid off.
I am going to have to remember that. It really worked. :D