Recochem All Purpose Thinners thins acrylic paint fast and cleans spray guns, for panel shops, in 20 L drums (minimum 4), 200 L drums and IBCs.

What it does

This xylene formulation blends xylene, light aliphatic naphtha, acetone, ethanol and a little butyl glycol ether. Recochem built it as a quick drying thinner for acrylic paint in the automotive and manufacturing trades, with a graduated boiling range so the paint flows out before it sets. It reduces most paints, Recochem says, though not polyurethane coatings, and painters also use it as a gun washing solvent. Recochem credits it with a smooth, high gloss finish.

Where to use it

Automotive paint and panel shops, manufacturers with spray lines, and industrial painters running acrylic systems. At the mixing bench, in the gun wash and on spray equipment. Part of our solvents and thinners range.

How to use

1. Thinning: reduce the paint at its maker's ratio, stir well and test spray.
2. Gun cleaning: run a small amount through the gun into a closed waste can until it runs clear, then wipe the air cap.
3. Open caps slowly. The SDS warns that low boiling ingredients can build pressure in sealed drums, so check for bulging.
4. Decant into earthed metal containers, not plastic buckets.

Safe on / avoid

Made for acrylic and most other paints. Do not use it with polyurethane coatings. It softens fresh paint, plastics and rubber, so keep it off finished surfaces and test seals. Never cut, drill or weld on or near drums, even empty ones. Read the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Specifications

Pack sizes and delivery

Choose the 20L Drum (minimum order 4 units), the 200L Drum or the 1000L IBC to match your usage. Freight is quoted to your postcode at checkout. Dangerous goods freight applies.