PPG Thinners

Everything You Need to Know About Lesonal Thinners

The Lesonal Brand

Lesonal is a trusted name recognized for the quality of its automotive paints. Developed in collaboration with manufacturers and experienced body shop professionals, it offers a wide range of products suited to every type of paint and professional need.

Lesonal Thinner

The Lesonal thinner is designed to adjust paint viscosity, make application easier, and clean painting equipment (brushes, rollers, surfaces, etc.). It also helps prevent premature paint hardening.

When and How to Use a Lesonal Thinner

• Tool cleaning: after each application, to keep your equipment in good condition.

• Viscosity reduction: for spray applications or to achieve a smooth finish.

• Prevention: to stop paint from hardening too quickly.

Steps for Thinning Paint

1. Choose a suitable thinner: read the label carefully and match it to the type of paint used (latex, oil, etc.).

2. Respect the mixing ratio: the paint-to-thinner ratio should not exceed 4:1.

3. Test the mixture: apply two coats on a test surface to check flow and consistency.

Tips for a Successful Paint/Thinner Mix

• Use paint at room temperature.

• Stir slowly with a mixing stick.

• Remove any insoluble particles.

• Never leave a thinner container open for too long, as it evaporates quickly.

Cleaning Tools with Lesonal Thinner

To clean brushes:

• Rinse them in a container filled with the appropriate thinner.

• Repeat three times to remove all traces of paint.

Safety Measures

• Personal protection: use gloves, safety goggles, and a suitable respirator.

• Ventilation: work in a well-ventilated area or use mechanical ventilation.

• Storage: keep containers partially filled and away from heat sources.

• Disposal: never pour thinner into drains or the environment.

ColorBox at Your Service

The Lesonal thinner is an essential ally for bodywork professionals. For any questions or orders, our team is here to help—contact us today for more information.

PPG Thinners: Performance and Versatility

PPG offers a complete range of thinners exclusively for professional use, including:

• Standard thinners (18°C to 25°C)

• Fast thinners (<18°C)

• Slow thinners (25°C to 35°C)

• Fast and super-fast accelerators

• Universal activators and anti-blush agents

• Blending thinners

• 2K primer thinners

• Retarder (>35°C)

• Standard and slow additives

• Varnish thinners (standard, slow, fast)

Why Choose PPG Thinners?

• Optimized paint viscosity

• Adaptability to climatic conditions

• Self-leveling effect for a flawless finish

• Smooth, durable results

• Time-saving performance in the booth

Application Tips

1. Prepare the surface with a suitable degreaser (e.g., PPG D837).

2. Choose the thinner according to the type of paint used.

3. Measure accurately using a graduated mixing cup (e.g., CUP650).

4. Mix with a stirring stick.

5. Apply with a Devilbiss DV1 or SATAjet X5500 spray gun.

The Professional’s Choice at ColorBox

ColorBox provides a wide selection of PPG thinners for all types of repairs, touch-ups, and refinishing work. A favorite among body shop professionals? The T494 ENVIROBASE 5L thinner, ideal for water-based basecoats.

Contact us for any specific questions or requirements.