Oct 17, 20266 min read
4:1 Paint with 10% Reducer: What Is the Percentage Based On?
Compare reducer added to paint alone or paint plus hardener, with exact examples and a calculator for your own instructions.
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Dilution deep dives & workflow primers
Mix smarter. These guides decode high-ratio rinseless math, foam cannon panel impact ratios, and the copy-paste labels you need to repeat perfect mixes without spreadsheets.
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How Much Silicone for a Mould? Volume and Displacement
Measure mould-box fill volume, subtract object displacement and choose an explicit allowance, with examples and an embedded calculator.
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Marine Epoxy Mixing Ratios: Volume vs Mass and Gram Targets
Understand manufacturer-specified volume and mass ratios, scale marine epoxy volume batches, and use density-derived gram targets without confusing the two ratio bases.
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Apr 15, 20248 min read
Convert Volume Ratios to Gram Targets Using Density
Use exact SDS or technical-sheet densities to convert a volume-ratio result into gram targets, with clear limits for mass-ratio products.
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Apr 15, 20249 min read
APC & Degreaser Dilution Guide: 1:4 vs 1:10 vs 1:20
Exact APC volume amounts for 16 fl oz, 32 fl oz, and 1 liter containers at 1:4, 1:10, and 1:20, plus density-derived gram examples.
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Apr 11, 20248 min read
Foam Cannon Math, Solved: Bottle Mix vs Panel Impact Ratio (PIR)
Translate your target panel impact ratio into the exact bottle mix for any foam cannon draw ratio. Includes formulas, quick tables, and troubleshooting.
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Apr 11, 20247 min read
The 1:256 Ratio, Demystified: Exact fl oz and mL
Calculate a 1:256 product:water dilution: divide measured water by 256, or finished mixture by 257. Exact US fluid-ounce and mL examples.
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