Create a traceable mixing process by managing base, hardener, measurement basis, working life and thinner separately.
Hardener is not a flow-adjustment solvent
Hardener and thinner have different functions. Increasing hardener because paint flows poorly, or reducing it to extend working time, is not a valid adjustment. Verify the exact base and hardener codes and ratio; similar packaging is not evidence of a correct pairing.
Size batches to the actual work capacity
Prepare an amount that can be applied within the product’s usable period. Stoppages, operator changes and cleaning affect capacity. Use product-specific instructions on each job rather than converting different catalogue ratios into one standard recipe.
Track time from the specified mixing point
A mixture remaining fluid does not necessarily mean it is still suitable. Obtain working-life and any induction requirements from the current data sheet. Adding thinner does not renew an expired mixture; manage remaining material through the applicable waste procedure.
Technical framework: from substrate to system
Thinner is a process component that influences application behaviour. Selection should not rely on smell, container colour or broad labels such as synthetic or nitrocellulose. Use the exact coating code, application method and manufacturer's approved reducer. A solvent used to clean equipment may be unsuitable for addition to the coating; cleaning and formulation reduction are separate operations.
Increasing dilution simply to improve spray flow can change film build, hiding and surface formation. Viscosity readings cannot be compared without knowing the method, temperature and instrument. For two-component coatings, verify the correct base and hardener and the specified mixing basis first. Thinner cannot correct an unsuitable hardener or restore a mixture that has exceeded its working life.
Start this assessment with the Thinners and Auxiliaries range and refer to the coatings glossary for terminology.
Example project scenario
Intermittent coating of small metal parts may make a complete large kit impractical. Define batch size around the job. If partial mixing is permitted, preserve ratio, measurement basis and homogenisation instructions. Where accurate measurement is unavailable, discuss suitable packaging and scheduling rather than dividing components by eye.
Checks before making the decision
- Codes: verify base and hardener on the same job sheet.
- Measurement: preserve the stated mass or volume basis.
- Time: record mixing start and the usable period.
- Planning: size the batch to actual application capacity.
Relevant products and system components
These records support comparison and technical discussion. Listing them together does not constitute an approved application system for every condition. Follow the links for packaging, technical scope and product-specific questions.
Nanomix Epoxy Topcoat
Nanomix Epoxy Topcoat is a two-component, epoxy resin-based gloss finish for metal, wood and mineral substrates, as described in the technical catalogue.
Application scope: Metal, concrete and other mineral substrates, and wood; machinery, general industrial and marine applications. Continuous immersion and resistance to specific chemicals require separate technical confirmation.
Nanomix Epoxyer Primer
Epoxyer Primer is a two-component, solvent-free transparent impregnating primer for preparing concrete floors for subsequent epoxy coating layers.
Application scope: Priming concrete floors before epoxy coatings; subject to technical confirmation, sealing to reduce dusting in areas without heavy traffic.
Nanomix Polyurethane Hardener
Polyurethane Hardener is a system component developed to complete the reaction and film performance of compatible two-component Nanomix systems.
Application scope: Matching two-component topcoat, primer or varnish systems.
Archived family reference; product-specific confirmation required (PDF)
Nanomix Acrylic Hardener
Acrylic Hardener is a system component developed to complete the reaction and film performance of compatible two-component Nanomix systems.
Application scope: Matching two-component topcoat, primer or varnish systems.
Archived family reference; product-specific confirmation required (PDF)
Application, acceptance and maintenance planning
Product labels and safety data sheets are the starting point for solvent management. Define ventilation, ignition-source control, personal protection, spill response and waste collection before work begins. Never transfer solvents into beverage containers; working containers must retain product identity and purpose. Do not combine recovered solvents from different processes into an unidentified general-purpose reducer.
A dry-looking surface does not establish that cleaning is complete. Residues and recontamination can affect the next coating layer. When changing a cleaning or dilution procedure, a small controlled trial with recorded comparisons helps isolate the cause without exposing an entire production batch.
Preparing a technical enquiry and quotation request
Before contacting the technical team, prepare overall and close-up photographs. Identify substrate, any previous product, area or component count, colour and appearance requirements. State the application location, equipment and required completion date. Flag chemical contact, continuous immersion, food-related use or any other condition requiring specific documentation at the beginning of the enquiry.
Request separate identification of primers, finishes and auxiliaries alongside exact product codes. List unresolved technical values as items requiring written confirmation instead of filling them with assumptions. Keeping the approved sample, current technical data sheet and application records together allows purchasing and production to work from the same decision. Packaging information supports ordering, but product-page options do not represent live stock or a guaranteed delivery date.
Send your project details through the quotation request form or discuss unresolved questions with the Versan Boya team.
Frequently asked questions
Do all epoxies use the same mixing ratio?
No. Ratios and measurement bases can differ between products, including those in the site catalogue. Do not transfer a general packaging example or another epoxy’s ratio to the selected product.
Does thinner restart the working life?
No. Changing flow does not restart the chemical process. Follow the usable period in current instructions; an expired mixture cannot be treated as approved fresh material.
Sources and technical scope
This article is based on Versan Boya product records, the site's technical descriptions and available archived Nanomix catalogue documents. An archived document does not replace a current technical data sheet. Confirm numerical application values, system compatibility and special-use approvals for the selected product before ordering. The scenario is illustrative and is not presented as a completed customer project or a performance test.
Editorial archive date: 22 March 2026. This new content was prepared and updated on 25 September 2026. Archive ordering does not imply that the article was previously published.
Explore the subject further
- Choosing the Correct Thinner: Epoxy, Polyurethane, Acrylic and Synthetic Systems
- Paint Dilution: Managing Viscosity, Hiding and Film Build Together
- Cleaning Coating Equipment: Solvents, Residues and Product Changeovers
- Thinner Inventory Management: Packaging, Traceability and Workshop Control
Related technical publication: Industrial Coating Defects and Quality Control: A Diagnostic Guide for Metal Surfaces.