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A paint ratio such as 4 : 1 : 1 divides the batch into six equal parts — four of base, one of hardener and one of thinner. Scaling by the required total volume gives each component.
Paint mix
component = total × part / (sum of all parts)
Six parts of 0.666667 L, so 2.6667 L base, 0.6667 L hardener and 0.6667 L thinner.
Yes in practice: add hardener to the base and stir before thinning, since thinner added first can hinder the catalytic reaction.