in the follwoing list you will find the most frequently asked questions about MONTANA and its products:

Q: What is the difference between Montana GOLD, BLACK,
PLATINUM and BASIC?

A: There are different lacquers for different uses/tasks. Every single one has got it’s own features so therefore the one you choose comes down to your own preference.
Please visit our "cans" overview.

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Q: Paint Qualities: What is Nitro-Combi?

A: A lacquer consisting of nitrocellulose and alkyd resin, which dries fast due to the rapid evaporation time of the solvent used.

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Q: Paint Qualities: What is Acrylic?

A: A lacquer of acrylic resin basis , which dries fast due to the rapid evaporation time of the solvent used.

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Q: Paint Qualities: What is Synthetic?

A: A lacquer of alkyd resin basis which oxidises (dries) by reacting with oxygen. The lacquer has depth of volume when applied and maintains this volume after the solvents have evaporated. This results in a longer drying time then the Acrylic- or Niro-Combi-Lacquer. Synthetic resin also yellows faster than Acrylic- and Nitro-Combi-Lacquers.

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Q: What is High- and Lowpressure?

A: Essentially a low pressure can ejects the paint with less force through the cap. This enables the user more control to create fine lines, details and effects when using skinny outline caps.
A high pressure can ejects the paint through the cap at a faster rate at a higher volume. This enables the user to cover more surface area, faster. This is optimised when by using a fatter cap.

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Q: Overpainting: Can I combine the different MONTANA products?

A: A prevalent problem is the combinations of lacquers with different drying times. The MONTANA GOLD as Nitro-Combi-Lacquer can that dries extremely fast, where as the BLACK as a synthetic resin that requires more time. So considering the varied drying times, the rule to remember is: "Overpaint an area only if it's dry already."

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Q: Overpainting: Can I paint on oilpaint? Which MONTANA product is recommended ?

A: As with the previous question, always ask your self if the surface you wish to overpaint is completely dry? Oil paint dries extremely slowly. So we advise against mixing our lacquers with oil paint. However it is not an issue if you overpaint with oil paints onto dry Montana paint.

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Q: Surfaces: On which surfaces can I paint with MONTANA products?

A: Every surface has got different characteristics of absorption and adhesion. For example cardboard is a very porous surface which absorbs the paint. Painting un-primed cardboard will result in a lot of paint usage. If the chosen surface is non-porous, then Montana paints will apply perfectly. If painted on a surface like Glass which is an extremely non-porous surface, the color cannot adhere because it can't "hold-on" to the glass. It will however cover the surface quickly. The optimal surfaces are neutral, pre- primed surfaces where the coating primer can adhere to the surface well and our lacquer can adhere again to the primer. Please test small areas of your proposed surface to see if the paint will adhere. In the case of Plastics we are unable to predict levels of adhesion due to the unknown chemical composition of all plastics.

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Q: Surfaces: Which Paint to use for which surface?

A: The more non-porous a surface is, the more the output volume of MONTANA BLACK works as an advantage. The more porous and more even a surface is, the more advantageous it becomes to use the MONTANA GOLD which avoids dripping. Please always consider of the adhesion characteristics of your chosen surface.

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Q: What is the difference between MONTANA spray cans and other DIY aerosol sprays?

A: MONTANA products have been developed and optimized over years by artists, writers and scientist to provide a perfect tool for special requirements. Characteristics like short drying time, proper coverage, a brilliant and extremely wide color table and more are due to that.

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Q: MONTANA Dealers: Where can I get MONTANA spray cans?

A: please refer to our dealer's list.

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Q: Sponsorship inquiry / can you sponsor my event ?

A: please refer to our sponsorings site

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Q: Color System: Does MONTANA use RAL color system?

A: No. All MONTANA Colors are no part of the RAL system. MONTANA uses its own color system.
The color system was developed and optimized over years to ensure a perfect workflow for creatives, professionals as well as amateurs.

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Q: Safety: Can I use MONTANA colors indoor? Should I wear a gas mask ?

A: Yes you can use MONTANA Products indoor. We recommend wearing a protective mask and gloves to protect your skin and your respiratory tract.
Use only in well ventilated areas. Please read cautions on the can label before using. MONTANA-CANS are CFC and LEAD FREE!

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Q: What about environmental issues?

A: Environmental issues are high on the agenda of MONTANA-CANS. As a member of the Motip Dupli Group we have been certified with the EN-ISO 9001 and EN-ISO 14001 certificates for high environmental standards. Eco and user friendliness standards are maintained and guaranteed. The production facilities are working with modern Safety Management Systems, which are in accordance with the Annex of the Seveso II Directives.

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Q: Safety: What to do in case of eye- or skin contact with paint?

A: If swallowed or eye contact, seek medical advise immediately and show the label or can.

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Q: Caps: Which caps to use for which purpose ?

A: Please refer to our site "caps"

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Q: I want to know the technical details of your product?

A: Please visit our download page.