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Floetrol -- no instructions to shake before adding Percival P. Cassidy 10-20-2009
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Posted by on October 20, 2009, 10:13 pm


On Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:22:15 -0400, "Percival P. Cassidy"

>Last week I added Floetrol to a pail of primer before spraying with it.
>All I saw as I poured it from the jug was clear liquid.
>Today as I started to pour Floetrol from the same jug into the topcoat I
>saw some white streaks in it. I replaced the cap and shook it and found
>that the Floetrol was now a milky color. I have read the instructions on
>the jug carefully and have found no indication that it needs to be
>shaken or stirred before using. I no more thought of shaking it the
>first time than I would have thought of shaking mineral spirits or
>lacquer thinner before adding them to the appropriate finish.
>What is the possible effect of the unshaken Floetrol I added to the primer?
>Perce
You need to read the label better.
Right under the orange/pink "swoosh" on the front of the container
about 2/3 way down the black text, right above the "keep from
freezing", in BOLD black print it says very clearly "shake well before
using"

Posted by Percival P. Cassidy on October 20, 2009, 11:54 pm


clare@snyder.on.ca wrote:

>> Last week I added Floetrol to a pail of primer before spraying with it=
=2E=20
>> All I saw as I poured it from the jug was clear liquid.
>> Today as I started to pour Floetrol from the same jug into the topcoat=
I=20
>> saw some white streaks in it. I replaced the cap and shook it and foun=
d=20
>> that the Floetrol was now a milky color. I have read the instructions =
on=20
>> the jug carefully and have found no indication that it needs to be=20
>> shaken or stirred before using. I no more thought of shaking it the=20
>> first time than I would have thought of shaking mineral spirits or=20
>> lacquer thinner before adding them to the appropriate finish.
>> What is the possible effect of the unshaken Floetrol I added to the pr=
imer?

> You need to read the label better.
> Right under the orange/pink "swoosh" on the front of the container
> about 2/3 way down the black text, right above the "keep from
> freezing", in BOLD black print it says very clearly "shake well before
> using"

I have three jugs of Floetrol. Two of them have labels of the same=20
design; the third one is different.

I had used one of the first two jugs. On the front is written:

"Trusted by professionals"

<Flood logo>

"Floetrol"

"Latex Paint Additive
Additivo Para Pintura Latex

Enriches paint's performance
Improves application and appearance
Makes painting easier

1 U.S. Gallon 3.78 Liters"

That is all.

On the back in small non-bold print under the table showing how much to=20
use is "Keep from freezing"

Nothing about shaking.

On the front of the other jug is written (apart from the Flood logo and=20
the name Floetrol):

"Enhances Acrylic Paint to Work in Any Condition

Realza la pintura acrilica para trabajar en cualquier tipo de condici=F3n=


Produce beautiful results -- even on trim
Formulated to eliminate brush marks
Makes painting easier

3.785 LITERS ONE U.S. Gallon
3.78 LITROS UN GALON U.S."

Again nothing about shaking.

This jug has "PROTECT FROM FREEZING" in bold print on the back at the=20
end of the Limited Warranty statement. Nothing anywhere in bold or=20
non-bold print about shaking.

Perce


Posted by on October 21, 2009, 4:28 pm


On Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:54:09 -0400, "Percival P. Cassidy"

>clare@snyder.on.ca wrote:
>>> Last week I added Floetrol to a pail of primer before spraying with it.
>>> All I saw as I poured it from the jug was clear liquid.
>>> Today as I started to pour Floetrol from the same jug into the topcoat I
>>> saw some white streaks in it. I replaced the cap and shook it and found
>>> that the Floetrol was now a milky color. I have read the instructions on
>>> the jug carefully and have found no indication that it needs to be
>>> shaken or stirred before using. I no more thought of shaking it the
>>> first time than I would have thought of shaking mineral spirits or
>>> lacquer thinner before adding them to the appropriate finish.
>>> What is the possible effect of the unshaken Floetrol I added to the primer?
>> You need to read the label better.
>> Right under the orange/pink "swoosh" on the front of the container
>> about 2/3 way down the black text, right above the "keep from
>> freezing", in BOLD black print it says very clearly "shake well before
>> using"
>I have three jugs of Floetrol. Two of them have labels of the same
>design; the third one is different.
>I had used one of the first two jugs. On the front is written:
>"Trusted by professionals"
>"Floetrol"
>"Latex Paint Additive
>Additivo Para Pintura Latex
>Enriches paint's performance
>Improves application and appearance
>Makes painting easier
>1 U.S. Gallon 3.78 Liters"
>That is all.
>On the back in small non-bold print under the table showing how much to
>use is "Keep from freezing"
>Nothing about shaking.
>On the front of the other jug is written (apart from the Flood logo and
>the name Floetrol):
>"Enhances Acrylic Paint to Work in Any Condition
>Realza la pintura acrilica para trabajar en cualquier tipo de condición
>Produce beautiful results -- even on trim
>Formulated to eliminate brush marks
>Makes painting easier
>3.785 LITERS ONE U.S. Gallon
>3.78 LITROS UN GALON U.S."
>Again nothing about shaking.
>This jug has "PROTECT FROM FREEZING" in bold print on the back at the
>end of the Limited Warranty statement. Nothing anywhere in bold or
>non-bold print about shaking.
>Perce
Obviously different containers in different areas or different times.
How old is the stuff?

Posted by SteveB on October 21, 2009, 7:40 pm




>>>> Last week I added Floetrol to a pail of primer before spraying with it.
>>>> All I saw as I poured it from the jug was clear liquid.

I would say that anyone who used the product in such a manner should hang up
their paint brush immediately. How many seconds does it take to shake
contents to assure mixing?

Steve



Posted by Percival P. Cassidy on October 22, 2009, 4:40 pm


clare@snyder.on.ca wrote:

>>>> Last week I added Floetrol to a pail of primer before spraying with =
it.=20
>>>> All I saw as I poured it from the jug was clear liquid.
>>>> Today as I started to pour Floetrol from the same jug into the topco=
at I=20
>>>> saw some white streaks in it. I replaced the cap and shook it and fo=
und=20
>>>> that the Floetrol was now a milky color. I have read the instruction=
s on=20
>>>> the jug carefully and have found no indication that it needs to be=20
>>>> shaken or stirred before using. I no more thought of shaking it the =

>>>> first time than I would have thought of shaking mineral spirits or=20
>>>> lacquer thinner before adding them to the appropriate finish.
>>>> What is the possible effect of the unshaken Floetrol I added to the =
primer?

>>> You need to read the label better.
>>> Right under the orange/pink "swoosh" on the front of the container
>>> about 2/3 way down the black text, right above the "keep from
>>> freezing", in BOLD black print it says very clearly "shake well befor=
e
>>> using"

>> I have three jugs of Floetrol. Two of them have labels of the same=20
>> design; the third one is different.
>> I had used one of the first two jugs. On the front is written:
>> "Trusted by professionals"
>> "Floetrol"
>> "Latex Paint Additive
>> Additivo Para Pintura Latex
>> Enriches paint's performance
>> Improves application and appearance
>> Makes painting easier
>> 1 U.S. Gallon 3.78 Liters"
>> That is all.
>> On the back in small non-bold print under the table showing how much t=
o=20
>> use is "Keep from freezing"
>> Nothing about shaking.
>> On the front of the other jug is written (apart from the Flood logo an=
d=20
>> the name Floetrol):
>> "Enhances Acrylic Paint to Work in Any Condition
>> Realza la pintura acrilica para trabajar en cualquier tipo de condici=C3=
=B3n
>> Produce beautiful results -- even on trim
>> Formulated to eliminate brush marks
>> Makes painting easier
>> 3.785 LITERS ONE U.S. Gallon
>> 3.78 LITROS UN GALON U.S."
>> Again nothing about shaking.
>> This jug has "PROTECT FROM FREEZING" in bold print on the back at the =

>> end of the Limited Warranty statement. Nothing anywhere in bold or=20
>> non-bold print about shaking.

> Obviously different containers in different areas or different times.
> How old is the stuff?

I've had these jugs a few months, I suppose. I looked at the image of=20
the package on the Flood Web site and saw yet another different design=20
and a bright orange jug compared to the light tan ones I have -- but=20
with no sign of the "Protect from freezing" and "Shake before using"=20
wording on the front label.

Perce


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