I will disassemble my guns once or twice a year and soak them in lacquer thinner 24-48 hours and scrub them with a red scotchbrite...

K38 mixes 4:1 http://www.benspaintsupply.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/RestTrainingDoc2.pdf

Really depends on what primer you have as to what it mixes with. Also, it doesn't list it on the P sheet but you can thin K38 with DT reducer if you need to. Makes it go on smoother. My method...

1st coat of surfacer Slicksand Block with 80 or 180 depending on quality of body work
2nd coat of surfacer 4:K38 1:K201 Block with 280-320
3rd coat of surfacer 8:K38 2:K201 1:DT870 Block with 320 then 500

Ready for paint!

Randy Domeck
Indianapolis Fabrications
[email protected]
Indianapolis, In. 46254
317-258-0039