Strain paint or Return It

[Mixalz]

Hi everyone, 

Today I went to the local auto store and got some auto paint mixed up. Problem is that there are white specks of unmixed paint that are only visible once you start spraying. I know they aren't coming from my airbrush and if you press on them they do squish and leave a white streak (i.e. they are definielty from the paint having unmixed specks). I have tried shaking for 5mins and suing a drill to mix without success.

My question is should I try straining this or ask them to mix a new batch preferably with a new tin of their white pigment?

Cheers

[Snake45]

Return it. If you had it custom mixed, you probably paid a pretty penny for the stuff and have the right to expect it will work as advertised. Take it back and make them replace it. 

[crazyjim]

I agree.  Take it back and let them mix it again.

[Jim N]

I did some touch up work on my Father in Law's 1:1 truck last fall and he had some paint mixed at the auto parts store.  Their directions stated to strain the paint before spraying it.  If you want to return the paint, feel free, but the auto parts store people may tell you that the paint has to be strained.

[Pete J.]

I would try straining if first and if the problem persists then return it.  Sound like they had some old white pigment or bottom of the can. Hmmmm, just another thought, did you check the shade?  Is it slightly darker than you requested.  If the white pigment didn't mix properly, that would through the shade off.  If it is off by a noticeable amount, then return it.  Straining it wouldn't cure that issue. 

Edited January 9, 2018 by Pete J.

[Mixalz]

Hi everyone. I decided to try straining without success. I did return the paint but they said they wouldn't open a new white pigment so I went elsewhere to get my mix. 

The second shop gave me beautiful quality but although the colour isn't quite perfect. However Im content with this colour. Not quite factory but not bad by any means.

 

Cheers