MIPA Cellulose Paint

Cellulose paint is normally used by the enthusiast, first timer or trade professionals when an original finish is required.  This paint is the easiest of all to use as it is very forgiving and any errors are easy to rectify.  Cellulose paint can produce any flat colour (i.e. metallic or pearl or mica colours cannot be produced using cellulose paint).

This paint needs only thinners added to the paint prior to painting.

Cellulose has not been used in the automotive manufacturing industry for quite some time and as such there may not be a cellulose formula to match to your colour. However, we can match to your colour via our Precision Colour Matching service.

Tips:

• When using cellulose always thin with a top quality thinner at a ratio of 1-1 equal parts.
• After you are happy with the application use 1200 wet and dry paper with soap and water on a rubber block. Flat off the paint coating and finally apply two finishing coats but with a ratio of 2 parts thinners to 1 part paint. This will help you achieve a high gloss finish and reduce any orange peel effect.
• Never rush a paint job. If you feel eager to finish the job, slow yourself down.
• If you’re spraying Cellulose paint for the first time then practice on an old panel. It will help you achieve a very high quality finish.