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Oxide Paint - Shelf Life Query

Bluscreendream · 2017-02-21 21:39:14

Hi guys, I have some unopened 5 litre tins of red oxide paint I got back in June 2013. Would anyone know if they would be still good to use...? many thanks, Blu

21-02-2017 9:39pm

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Bluscreendream

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Hi guys,

I have some unopened 5 litre tins of red oxide paint I got back in June 2013. Would anyone know if they would be still good to use...?

many thanks,
Blu

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#2 22-02-2017 4:37pm

jimbev

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Depending on manufacturer 2 to 4 years shelf life

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#3 22-02-2017 5:48pm

jack of all

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Best test is to open the tin- if the seal was good and no air got inside then there should be no thick skin on top of the paint. Frost damage is always a genuine concern with paint of unknown age or storage but should be less an issue with oil based paints. If at all concerned why not try some of the paint out on a hidden/ inconspicuous area, leave to dry for a few days and see how it looks, if nothing else the smell and feel of the paint when applying should tell you something.

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