Majic Tractor, Truck & Implement Enamel, Matte Black, 1 gal., 8-2959-1

Yes, you can mix both Majic Catalyst Hardener and Majic Reducer into your paint. The best recommendation is to measure the quantity of paint you are going to spray, then thoroughly stir in catalyst harder and allow to set, undisturbed, for 20 - 30 minutes. Then stir in Majic Reducer.

Majic Tractor, Truck & Implement Coatings will withstand frequent exposure to the 180°- 200° range, with incidental contact to 250° … For higher temperature exposures, you should consider a “high temp” or “super high temperature” coatings

For spray application, we recommend that Majic Tractor & Implement Enamel be reduced at a ratio of 8:1 (8 parts Majic T&I Matte Black, to 1 part Majic Reducer #8-0750). This ratio is a “plus-or-minus” ratio, meaning that the actual reduction may be tweaked, up or down, depending on the particular spray equipment being used, the end-users personal preferences, and the atmospheric conditions at the time of application. Proper reduction will be realized when the enamel is atomized to a fine, and consistent, spray pattern. Proper atomization will also allow for better flow & leveling of the applied film resulting in a smoother film… For the same reason, we also recommend reducing product if being applied by brush, or roller. With a brush and/or roller application, it is very easy to apply product too heavy and too inconsistently. By reducing the product (less than is required for spray), it allows for better control of the applied thickness, and also provides for better flow of the finish product. Majic Catalyst Hardener is an optional “accessory” to Majic Tractor, Truck & Implement Enamels. The use of Majic Catalyst Hardener increases film hardness by approximately 30% (allowing for greater abrasion resistance), and accelerates the “cure” time by almost 40% (does not change the dry-to-touch, nor re-coat, time). The ratio for Majic Catalyst Hardener is 16:1 (16 parts Majic T&I Enamel to 1 part Majic Catalyst Hardener). Do not convert more enamel than can be applied in 8 hours (after 8 hours, any unused, converted product should be discarded). Do not use Majic Catalyst Hardener with primers, or product lines other than Majic Tractor, Truck & Implement Enamels. Make sure to follow mixing, safety and disposal, instructions very carefully.

The use of a catalyst-hardener will offer benefit in terms of greater density & hardness (increased abrasion resistance), and an accelerated "cure" time of the paint film...A catalyst hardener may also increase the gloss of an enamel by approximately 10% - while this may be a concern to persons wishing for a very low sheen finish, a 10% gloss increase to a 10 degree sheen (Matte Black), wouldn't be noticeable to the human eye. When working with Matte Black, you may notice more settlement in the can than with typical enamels - this will be a "soft" settlement that will mix easily back into suspension, but may require more frequent stirring of the product during use.

Majic Tractor, Truck & Implement Enamel Matte Black will dry to a soft, low-sheen matte finish, that usually measures out < 10 units @ 60° … (a typical flat will generally measure < 5 units, and a high gloss finish 80+ @ 60°) … A “matte” finish will dry down closer to an “eggshell” finish. However, these measurements depict units of reflection after the film has fully cured. Oil base matte finishes will usually appear shinier upon application, and during the dry & cure phases, but will ultimately tone down to the desired gloss range – this may take a few, to several, days before doing so. Several factors may affect when, or how quickly, the film reaches it’s intended finish – these factors include the applied thickness of product, number of coats applied (and how much time was allowed between coats), atmospheric conditions at the time of application and film drying, if a catalyst hardener was used, type of application (brush, roll or spray), type of solvents used for reduction, etc. The bottom line is, the finish should reach the desired sheen level within a few days after application – but any of the above listed factors could slow the curing process enough to delay the finish from reaching the “matte” level.

Please call 1-800-451-8346 for MSDS information.

Majic Clear Coat is an optional coating, but does provide benefit in the form of a higher, richer gloss, and greater protection against fading and loss-of-gloss, from the affects of UV light. Please follow application instructions carefully, and allow final application of Majic T&I Enamel to cure 10-14 days before applying Majic Clear Coat.

Matte black is considered a "flat" finish.