hi, i orderd some tekaloid and recieved tractol 329 instead , the supplier said they made a mistake and i have indeded got tractol 329 but the colour should be the same and it should mix ok with tekaloid (ive got 1ltr of tekaloid o orderd a month ago and need to mix them together to keep the same shade). so , will i have any problems mixing the two paints together? and will the tractol perform the same way as tekaloid?
cheers, Rob.
Tekaloid's Tractol was formulated for agricultural machinery and agricultural vehicles, like tractors, hence the name.
Tekaloid enamel consists of a finer ground pigment which has been through the grinding mill several times (unlike other paints) to produce a very fine pigment, so the paint is easer to apply, flows out nicely and is specifically formulated for coach work, hence the higher price.
Tractol machinery enamel is tougher, dries faster, more brittle and dries with a lesser shine than Tekaloid coach enamel.
Because Tractol and Tekaloid basically share the same formulae other than one having more resin and driers added you can intermix them.
Tractol 329 is a machinery enamel you won't notice the difference when mixed together.
Stephen.
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