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Explore PortfolioThis thinner is used with Hammer paint (or hammered paint) which is a special lacquer with a surface that looks like hammered metal when dried. It is also known as hammertone. To get a regular paint to look smooth the surface would have to be prepared first, for example by spackling, sanding, grinding or polishing. With hammer paint, these steps can be omitted. Some hammer paints are formulated to be usable directly on rusted steel without surface preparation other than brushing to remove the loose rust. Thinners are so formulated that they are in sync with the mica present in the paint. The mica reduces aging by protecting the underlying binders from UV radiation. The mica also makes hammer paint relatively hard and scratch resistant. Right thinner aids in forming a continuous film over the coated surface.