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Viscosity Cup
Comparison Chart
ZAHN #2
FORD # 4
16
5
17
8
18
10
19
12
20
15
22
17
24
19
27
21
30
23
34
26
37
29
41
31
49
36
58
41
66
45
74
51
82
56
Chart C Viscosity
Coating
Thin/Reduce
Lacquers
25%-50%
Sanding Sealer
20%-30%
Enamels
20%-40%
Stains
use from can
Acrylic Enamel
50%-60%
Catalyzed Polyurethane
10%-30%
Polyurethane's Varnishes
20%-30%
Waterborne Coatings
00%-10%
Latex/Emulsion Paint
10%- 40%
Note: Chart C should be used as a guide to thinning various coatings. Actual
reduction will depend upon model turbine used, flow out properties of the coating
and the final visual results of the sprayed work piece.
