2003 F-150 FX4 ext cab short bed silver metallic

Hi all, I’m in the process of getting together everything I need (knowledge and tools) to paint my truck. I already spent an arm and a leg at FinishMasters buying the paint. I was wondering, do you mix hardener or reducer with the clear? Also, what are recommended mixing ratios? (For clear, base, and primer) Thanks for the help!

 

Ok so I know evidently no one cares but I’ll add this anyways - it’s Reducer for base coat and Hardener for clear coat, I just read the bottles lol.

 

Ftank - I don't know the answer, but suggest that you contact FinishMasters. I'd think they'd be able to tell you what to do.

- Jack

 

Each paint mfg and their specific line has specific mixing directions and yes (typically), both the color and clear get reducer and hardner.... and the reducer (fyi) is also specific to temperature conditions... so make sure you are using the correct reducer for your environmental conditions. They (finishmasters) should have also sold you 3 or so disposible mixing cups to ensure you have the corret "mix"

 

Yeah they actually didn’t sell me any of those useful cups so I went back yesterday and bought a few of ‘em, I initially bought some at Lowes but those only have measurements for ounces and nothing else, very basic. These new cups have everything I need thanks for the suggestion @beechkid

 

You can do the same with units of measure. It's just some maths involved to get the parts.

But it's easier with what you got. lol