Painting - storing oil-based paint

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12-28-00, 01:33 PM
What can be done to prevent a skin from forming on the surface of the paint that remains in the can? I am using oil-based enamal.

Thanks!

mikejmerritt
12-29-00, 06:59 PM
chez, Cover the paint with a little mineral spirits being careful not to mix it in by shaking....Mike
12-29-00, 08:47 PM
hi there,

just make sure that your lid is on tightly so no air gets to material.