Just got my engine paint from SI, the mixing instructions seemed a bit off, so I called. (label says 8 parts paint 1 part reducer) There was a super nice lady that answered the phone but explained she had no idea. She put me on hold, returned to inform me that "Ed says to follow the instructions on the label, they are correct". I tell her that based on my limited paint knowledge they seem wrong, really wrong. I ask to talk to Ed to make myself feel better, hold again, and the repeat of "follow the label it is correct". And that Ed is the owner so he must be correct. She says I may want to call the people who supply the paint, however, they do not give out suppliers names.
So I google the manufacturer and call them. I read the instructions aloud, and hear " I can think of no reason you would mix this paint in that manner". They politely point me at the Tech Data Sheet (see photo). They also say that without a hardener the paint will dry, but will not be anywhere close to its intended strength and durability.
After studying the can, far longer than I want, I notice the local suppliers name. Rollie's Paint Spot. I call and talk to Lee. Very nice gentleman, who seems a bit confused by the label as well. He says he thinks it is supposed to be 3 to 1. Exactly! But when I ask about the hardener he says they don't use it because they put it in aerosol cans for people too.
Hopefully this saves one person from following the label and obeying Ed. I would have had a nicely painted engine, briefly.
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