Poured mixed paint back in can..not good.

Lokel Yokel · Jul 2, 2015

I poured some acrylic enamel which had the reducer and activator in it...back in the can. I had a bad feeling about that, and now (of course) my paint is getting thick in the can. Can I simply add some reducer. To get it looking like it did when I first opened the can?

showcrop · Jul 2, 2015

Do you remember which direction you were stirring when you mixed it all together?

Stephen Newell · Jul 2, 2015

No, the activator makes it sort of like epoxy. It's going to harden no matter what. The only fix is to buy some fresh paint.

dr sportster · Jul 3, 2015

Place entire can unopened in garbage can.

dr sportster · Jul 4, 2015

I didn't think of the reverse stirring method. Think that will save it ?

DaveK(IN) · Jul 4, 2015

Would be better to save it for your local Toxaway Day.

glennster · Jul 4, 2015

If the paint is solidified, it can go to a land fil. If it is still liquid, it needs to go to a hazardous waste hauler.

showcrop · Jul 4, 2015

(quoted from post at 09:19:03 07/04/15) I didn't think of the reverse stirring method. Think that will save it ?

Every time! The hard part is pouring the activator and hardener back out separately.

dr sportster · Jul 5, 2015

If it hardens you are allowed to throw it out in regular garbage.

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