SPIES HECKER Thinners

What is Spies Hecker thinner?

The Spies Hecker thinner is a liquid solution designed to optimize the topographical distribution of the binder and pigment, in order to adjust the paint's viscosity. Free from superfluous additives, it preserves the aesthetic of decorative paint while maintaining its elastic properties.

The different types of Spies Hecker thinners

• Slow thinners: slow drying, ideal for high temperatures (summer).
• Fast thinners: fast drying, designed for low temperatures (winter).
• Universal thinners: effective in medium temperature ranges.

Advantages of Spies Hecker thinners

• Easy mixing of components.
• Facilitated application of lacquer: time-saving and more comfortable work.
• Aesthetic coating and resistant to external aggressions.
• Optimization of the viscosity of acrylic products; reduction of drying time.
• Adjustment of the viscosity of primers, lacquers, and undercoats.
• Fluidification of thick paints and revival of gloss.
• Excellent wettability on all substrates.
• Homogeneous mixing with clears and lacquers.
• Easy cleaning of sanded or primed surfaces.
• Improvement of leveling of overspray in the booth.
• Subtle gloss and VOC compliance for a premium finish.
• Great flexibility: a low VOC thinner works in all temperature ranges.

Uses of Spies Hecker paint thinner

• Cleaning of painting equipment, without oxidation.
• Action as a silicone remover to eliminate residues and dirt.
• Restoration of liquid state of hardened paint after prolonged storage.
• Execution of partial touch-ups (doors, fenders, etc.).
• Perfect blending between old and new single or two-component paint.
• Repair of small surfaces with impeccable finish.

How to use Spies Hecker thinner?

The thinner can be mixed with:

• paints,
• primers,
• clears,
• hardeners.

Always follow the prescribed dosage by the manufacturer: it varies according to the paint and target viscosity.

1. Slowly mix the paint using a long mixing stick to achieve a homogeneous mixture.
2. Measure the lacquer and thinner according to the indicated proportions.
3. Mix until a uniform texture is obtained.
4. Check the viscosity with a viscometer.

Simplified viscosity test

Take a sample and draw a line on a substrate:

• Continuous line, uniform shade: well-thinned paint.
• Thick line, inconsistent shade: paint too rough.
• Excessive flow: paint too thinned.

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