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Offline Mr Diesel

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Chassis saver + S8 Reducer
« on: February 15, 2010, 03:29:36 pm »
I only need about 1 qt of Chassis Saver at a time, but the gallon size is much more economical and I would probably use the whole thing within a month or two, just not all on one application. I read somewhere you can pour a thin layer of their S8 reducer over the top before you reseal the can and it will help preserve it.
Q: Has anyone tried this, and how well did it work?


I poured a thin layer of lacquer thinner over the top of a quart size once and resealed it, but it still developed a thick "skin" that I had to cut through the next time I opened it.
Q: Should I just buy the gallon size and let it skin over and just cut through when I need to use more?
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Re: Chassis saver + S8 Reducer
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2010, 05:50:38 pm »
I have never heard that before, but it might work. If you make sure the lid of the can is clean, and I mean like a brand new can clean, then put a piece of two mill plastic of it before you put the lid back on it will do wonders. Eventually it will develop the skin but it takes allot longer. Also try not to distort the lid or can when opening, and closing it. Another tip is to store the can up side down. If it develops a skin then it will be under the paint when you use it the next time.
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Re: Chassis saver + S8 Reducer
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2010, 05:52:43 pm »
I store it in my garage fridge and it lasts a long time.
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Re: Chassis saver + S8 Reducer
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2010, 05:53:51 pm »
X2 on the fridge, I remembered that tip and came back to modify my post, but Vile had allready beat me to it!  ::)
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Re: Chassis saver + S8 Reducer
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2010, 08:17:26 pm »
Fridge storage sounds like a great idea. Think I will try that and the reducer thing on the gallon size.

Thanks!
1976 C20 Crewcab, 6.2L/SM465
1982 K30 Crewcab , 427TD/TH400
1983 C30, 6.2L/TH400
1983 K30 Crewcab 454/700R4
1986 K10 350/400. 1989 K30 cab/chassis 454/SM465

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Re: Chassis saver + S8 Reducer
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2010, 04:26:30 pm »
Paint with your beer! lol ;D
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