Paragon PT3 Synthetic Thinners

Thins paint

Advantages: Makes the paint go further

Disadvantages: More expensive than acetone for cleaning spray guns

Great for the primer through airbrush and delivered super quick

I was looking for a black etch primer for corrosion resistance on steel and aluminium. I was aware of this class of paint from working in the automotive component industry but only wanted small quantities.
Very pleased with satin finish on Paragon Enamel Paints black etch primer.
Didn't want the thick enamel coating of Hammerite paints.


Advantages: When thinned with PT3 thinners was able to achieve a reasonable coat thickness with little tendancy to form tears. Dried to a pleasing dull satin finish.
Contrary to advice on the tin I was able to use a normal paint brush which I cleaned after soaking using the rather expensive thinnners.

Disadvantages: Disadvantage 1. Rather poor shelf life so buy in small quantities. However, despite treacly consistency I still got a satisfactory finish by thinning after about 2 years in pretty full tin. Despite the thick, treacly consistency, the paint film spread evenly leaving no brush marks.
Disadvantage 2. The Thinners is very volatile so needs to be stored in very airtight container.
Also make sure you buy enough for thinning plus any brush / painting equipment cleaning.