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Best way to cover oil-based undercoat in storage? 5L tin
Tin lid is broken - best way to store/cover over oil-based undercoat? I do not want the paint skinning over or spoiling.
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"Cover over top with a bag ( food bag is a good one) or cling film then put lid back on then will seal with no air going in."
Answered on 9th Jun 2025 - Member since May 2025 -
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"Best thing would be to use a Tupperware tub with lid and just transfer from the Tin"
Answered on 9th Jun 2025 - Member since Apr 2025 -
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"if you have empty large jars you can pour into jars or secure with foil and tape well around it so that no air gets in"
Answered on 9th Jun 2025 - Member since Dec 2024 -
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"Don’t store the paint in plastic.
Transfer the paint to something made of glass or metal. The oxygen seal of metal and glass in better than that of plastic. The solvents and chemicals in oil base will eventually break the plastic down. This is why oil base paint always comes in a metal tin"
Transfer the paint to something made of glass or metal. The oxygen seal of metal and glass in better than that of plastic. The solvents and chemicals in oil base will eventually break the plastic down. This is why oil base paint always comes in a metal tin"
Answered on 9th Jun 2025 - Member since May 2025 -
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