ounces of metal flake to gallon of paint ratio?

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ounces of metal flake to gallon of paint ratio?
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trying to figure how much flake to use. not enough wont do and too much flake looks horrible.. how much do i use? im guessing 2 oz to a gallon?
 
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ive been told 1-2 tblespoones per quart


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When I did my 54 I used these jars that were 2-3 a piece and I used about 6 of those per quart I mixed...


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--------------------------------------------- Originally posted by bodydropped50 When I did my 54 I used these jars that were 2-3 a piece and I used about 6 of those per quart I mixed... ---------------------------------------------

6  tablespoons or ounces per quart? I think you mean tbs because that would be a lb and a half of flake per gallon lol  so im looking at anywhere between 2-6 tablespoons per quart?  

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theses are al 2 tbls per quart

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thanks, now all i gotta do is find out how many tablespoons in an ounce so i can order my flake. i need to flake 1.5 gallons, so i guess 12 tablespoons


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1 fluid ounce = 2 tbls
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