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#23 ·
Dave S said:
Hey ProWallGuy,

Thanks for the post. The easy part is cracking open the lid on your 2 year++ old can of paint for a touch-up and stirring it. The hard part is keeping all the dried up crud, rust and scuz from falling into your paint. Ever think about doing a touch up and starting 15 seconds later? Now you can.
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To be honest that's about as long as it should take with a paint stick. If its more then a few years since the last time you opened the can then you might need to get a match done then use the old can.

To me it looks more like a PIA then anything, cleaning it, the mess it could cause

Pat
 
#24 ·
PatsPainting said:
To be honest that's about as long as it should take with a paint stick. If its more then a few years since the last time you opened the can then you might need to get a match done then use the old can.

To me it looks more like a PIA then anything, cleaning it, the mess it could cause

Pat
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Pat, why dont you have him send you one, then make your determination. For me, looking at them, the gallon size seems more DIY, the 5'ers I think will work better for contractors.

It also seems that these will grab less air while mixing. Nice if you're mixing clears, or products where bubbles are a PITA.
 
#25 ·
I hear ya, I could be totally wrong here, I'm just looking at the pictures. like others have said a video would be nice.

It just seems to me that there is quite a few extra steps involved from using this instead of the common paint stick. Getting your drill out, cleaning the thing after each use. You would need a extra bucket to put the thing in after you pull it out of the can.

This is just what comes to mind. Again I could be wrong and I think it really cool that he is letting people try it out here at paint talk for real reviews. So I guess I should just let you guys try it out and see what you say before I keep rambling my trap..

Pat
 
#26 ·
PatsPainting said:
I hear ya, I could be totally wrong here, I'm just looking at the pictures. like others have said a video would be nice.

It just seems to me that there is quite a few extra steps involved from using this instead of the common paint stick. Getting your drill out, cleaning the thing after each use. You would need a extra bucket to put the thing in after you pull it out of the can.

This is just what comes to mind. Again I could be wrong and I think it really cool that he is letting people try it out here at paint talk for real reviews. So I guess I should just let you guys try it out and see what you say before I keep rambling my trap..

Pat
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I know what you're saying, but every tool has a use. You arent going to break out the airless to spray a bird house, just like you wouldnt get the pro shot out to spray 20 gals.

I could see using this with deck stains. You ever try to stir a nearly full can, and get the inch of sludge off the bottom to mix properly? It sloshes everywhere and takes forever, not to mention trying that with a 5'er. Thats one use I can see for sure.
 
Discussion starter · #27 ·
Hi Pat,

Thanks for your honest opinion. I met guys out there that told me they would never use this product even if it was for free. "Long Live the Stir Stick". And after they tested it they still said they would never use it. But they did tell me it mixed like no mixer they have ever seen.

Regarding the mess, the product is designed to snap on and stay with the can until the paint is gone. Then you can clean it(dishwasher) and snap on another.
 
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Your not exactly re-inventing the wheel here Dave. Autobody paint stores have been selling the same product for years. I have a few aluminum ones that I use for custom stain matches to keep the stain agitated while using. The only pic I could find was this plastic one.

I still dont understand what is so difficult about sticking a stick in a can and stirring it.
 

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#30 ·
ewingpainting.net said:
Well I would love the fiver mixer for mixing up left over exteriors for primer. It back breaking when your boxing 20 fivers.
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that thing wouldnt help you with mixing all that paint, you would still have to box it. all it would do is help you mix each 5 one at a time so if you had 5 different fives your still gonna have to box them all together then maybe use that mixer when your all done



did that just make sense???? ...........lol im having trouble getting into words what im thinking
 
#32 ·
Dave S said:
Hi Pat,

Thanks for your honest opinion. I met guys out there that told me they would never use this product even if it was for free. "Long Live the Stir Stick". And after they tested it they still said they would never use it. But they did tell me it mixed like no mixer they have ever seen.

Regarding the mess, the product is designed to snap on and stay with the can until the paint is gone. Then you can clean it(dishwasher) and snap on another.
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Our wives will just love that:blink::eek::rolleyes::no:
 
#34 ·
I can understand how most painters who use normal modern paints would look upon this with skepticism, paints don't settle that hard that quickly. And we all know how to manually shake a can almost as well as a machine. And usually a stick (even if we do have to make our own unbreakable ones now-a-days) will do the trick for any paints that have settled.

But I tell you, I am really looking forward to trying this for the wallpaper prep coat I use. When I open a new can, I need to spend a few minutes with a drill and mini squirrel cage to put the solids back into suspension. Yes, I have the paint store shake the cases, but I buy a few months supply at a time, and settlement is quick and thorough.

NEPS, that plastic POS you posted also looks ideal for my use.
 
Discussion starter · #38 ·
Great Post Gabe,

And to be honest I never ever considered wall paper glue. I plan to look into that more. I am working on some videos as suggested but by the time I get that done, you guys will already have had the chance to try them out for real. The convenience that people tell me they appreciate is with paint that has sat for a long time.

Try going to www.lidstir.com to see the info-mercial.

Thanks,

Dave
 
#39 ·
Dave S said:
Great Post Gabe,

And to be honest I never ever considered wall paper glue. :eek:I plan to look into that more. I am working on some videos as suggested but by the time I get that done, you guys will already have had the chance to try them out for real. The convenience that people tell me they appreciate is with paint that has sat for a long time.

Try going to www.lidstir.com to see the info-mercial.

Thanks,

Dave
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As well you should not because it does not exist, it is called paste now or adhesive:rolleyes:
 
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