VinylFix - Mix2Match Repair Kit

HINTS & TIPS

• To save time, pre-fill deep gouges with untinted putty and let dry before topping off with final matching color.
• Save all putty mixes (including tests) under plastic wrap or on cards for 2nd application, marbling tests, etc.
• For very fine repairs, trim brush to make it smaller before applying lacquer.
• To achieve very light colors, add a small amount of the putty/tint mixture to some fresh putty until the desired lightness is achieved.
• To slightly alter colors, add tint to some fresh putty first, then add that to your existing mixture.
• If more space is needed, the back panel of package can be cut off and serve as a mixing plate.
• Putty will darken greatly as it dries.
• For minor scratches, try our ScratchAway concealer or our ScratchCure Repair Pens.
• Always test graining on a scrap piece of putty.
• Put some variations of your mix on cards or post-its, let dry, then hold against your
  needed repair areas. Save scraps to test graining.
• For a more realistic repair, match the background color (usually much lighter)
  first, then add darker foreground graining or marbling.
• Final lacquer application can darken some formulas.

COLOR ADJUSMENT TIPS

• Note: Tints are concentrated - use sparingly.
• The colors can be made lighter or darker by adding more or less putty or by adding the white tint to your mixture.
• To achieve very light colors, add a small amount of the putty/tint mixture to some fresh putty until the desired lightness is achieved.
• To slightly alter colors, add tint to some fresh putty first, then add that to your existing mixture.
• For a more realistic repair, match the background color (usually much lighter) first, then add foreground graining or marbling.

CREATING GRAINING OR MARBLING EFFECT

After repair is complete - and before applying lacquer add your graining or marbling:

1. Mix tints in the bowl to closely match the graining or marbling. It’s better to start lighter than darker.
2. Add the white tint or water to reduce the strength of the color, if needed.
3. Place 3 drops of the lacquer onto the mixing board surface.
4. Pull the cotton away from one end of the swab, creating a fine strand, like a fine paint brush.
5. Lightly dip the cotton strand in the tint bowl, being careful not to dip the whole swab.
6. Draw the strand once or twice through the lacquer on the mixing board.
7. Lightly create graining or marbling with the fine strands over the repaired area.
8. Allow to dry and apply a coat of clear lacquer over final repair.