Looking for reducer and catalyst for OMNI paint.

[Kern Dog]

Hey guys. I have about a half gallon each of red, white and blue Omni single stage paint and need some MR186 reducer along with MH235 hardener. I hate to dispose of this paint, I just need the catalyst and reducer to spray what I have here.
I'm in California where the VOCs of the paint have been declining for years. This stuff I need might be available in Nevada or Arizona. It is currently after hours so I was wondering if anyone has had luck buying "outdated" products like this.
Thanks, Greg

 

[khryslerkid]

Any PPG dealers near you?

http://us.ppgrefinish.com/PPG-Refinish-Mobile/Products/Automotive-Refinish/Omni

 

[Kern Dog]

The problem is, the paint I have is not sold in my area anymore due to changing regulations. Sacramento Valley sees constantly shifting air quality regulations. I may be able to find it outside of my town but they check ID and with my address being in the valley, they claim that they cannot sell it to me by law. Private sales are not subject to this when done person to person. Thanks though.

 

[khryslerkid]

Just for conversation, can you buy spray paint at your local hardware or Wally World, take it home and use it?

 

[Kern Dog]

Ha ha... yes you can. They still allow hobbyists like us to spray our cars here. I can buy new paint for automotive applications, it is just reformulated with a lower level of VOCs. (Volatile Organic Compounds) This makes it thinner, less durable and more likely to fade.
I have what amounts to a few hundred dollars of paint in a more durable formula. I'd like to use it.

 

[khryslerkid]

I hear what you are saying. I've learned what's going on out there by listening to @Bladecutter.

 

[mccoymail]

Kern Dog
I get Omni paint here from my Napa dealer. If ya want, I can pic you up some and send it to you.

PM me if interested.

 

[EARLY B]

Hey guys. I have about a half gallon each of red, white and blue Omni single stage paint and need some MR186 reducer along with MH235 hardener. I hate to dispose of this paint, I just need the catalyst and reducer to spray what I have here.
I'm in California where the VOCs of the paint have been declining for years. This stuff I need might be available in Nevada or Arizona. It is currently after hours so I was wondering if anyone has had luck buying "outdated" products like this.
Thanks, Greg

I believe that the Shopline brand of PPG is the same reducer. JR506 should be the same temp range. Just check the tech sheets.

 

[Kern Dog]

I believe that the Shopline brand of PPG is the same reducer. JR506 should be the same temp range. Just check the tech sheets.

My local supplier went from offering OMNI to the Shopline stuff. Maybe I can see if he is able to divulge such info....They often stick to the guidelines for whatever reason. Maybe they are bound to by the paint supplier, maybe they have EPA limitations to consider, who knows.