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There is no easy way to convey this information. I test every batch of paint that comes in before I sell anything. Bottom line is all of the air dry synthetic enamel Olive Drab Shade #8 paint that was delivered today is defective. This includes gallons and spray cans.
I have just sent an email to the factory and will follow up first thing in the morning. Tomorrow I will be processing credit card credits for all customers that have paid by credit card.
I am truly sorry for this disappointment and inconvenience, but I cannot sell this paint, the quality of this lot does not meet our standards. Eventually this was bound to happen sometime. This is that time.
Paul Viens
TM9 has some really BIG NEWS. Lustreless Olive Drab Shade Number 8 is now available in air dry synthetic enamel. This particular paint is the highest quality the chemistry of synthetic enamel paint products allow.
You will not be disappointed! Join the ranks of: Kevin Kronlund (Army Cars USA) - Bob Rubino (Mil-Spec) - Mike Howard (Liberty Auto Restorations) - John Bizal (Midwest Military) - Gary Wirth (Wirth Restorations) and numerous other collectors and restorers that use TM9 paint products.
It is in stock and ready to be delivered to your doorstep!
The last few months have proved very productive in regards to research of various colors and specifications published, requested, and utilized during the war years, and the years immediately following the cessation of hostilities in August of 1945. Within the next few months I hope to close a few more gaps, of which I would regard as minor, as more information surfaces.
Please check out the new images added to the Photo Gallery page of some world class Military Vehicle restorations!
For those of you who would like to achieve a glossier finish TM9 now stocks 149A Clear Urethane Additive. By adding this to TM9 paints you can individually customize the finish you want from a semi-gloss to a full gloss. This product is $14 per quart and is now in stock. If interested, please send us an email.
We have produced a VERY limited production of WWII German Ordnance Tan Dunkelgelb 7028.
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Red Oxide Epoxy Primer is now available. Check out the Photo Gallery section to see what it looks like once applied. This Epoxy Primer can be used with most kinds of paint, including synthetic enamel. The mixing ratio is 4:1:1. Primer:Catalyst:Xylene. For those of you that want the primer to dry somewhat faster, you can use M.E.K. rather than Xylene. DO NOT use Acetone!