{"product_id":"33446-686-tan-c-a-r-c-substitute-rapco-gallon-paint-cans","title":"33446 \"686\" Tan C.A.R.C. Substitute- RAPCO Gallon Paint Cans","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFederal Standard 33446 \"686\" Tan C.A.R.C. Substitute\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Ultra-Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, rugged camouflage paint for every tactical pursuit. Battle-tested, non-reflective shades built for your trucks, ATVs, blinds, and outdoor gear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFS 33446 “686” Tan C.A.R.C. Substitute is the iconic desert tan color seen on U.S. military vehicles from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGulf War era onward\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originally developed as a CARC desert coating, this shade helped vehicles blend into the sandy terrain of the Middle East and remains one of the most recognizable military desert colors today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATO three-color CARC camouflage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mkfvnl3oda39vc8q-84949598448.shopifypreview.com\/products\/asset-pack-69837586434-example-product-4?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=34094\u0026amp;_psid=42efa532e\u0026amp;_ss=e\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFS 34094 Green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mkfvnl3oda39vc8q-84949598448.shopifypreview.com\/products\/30051-brown-383-camo-rapco-rattle-can-spray-paint?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=30051\u0026amp;_psid=ecd06a78d\u0026amp;_ss=e\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFS 30051 Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mkfvnl3oda39vc8q-84949598448.shopifypreview.com\/products\/37030-black-camo-rapco-rattle-can-spray-paint?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=37030\u0026amp;_psid=35b57711a\u0026amp;_ss=e\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFS 37030 Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing RAPCO Paints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eRAPCO's gallon paints are \u003cstrong\u003esingle-stage, air-dry alkyd enamels\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be sprayed with conventional HVLP, siphon-feed, gravity-feed, or airless spray equipment. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e1. Prepare the surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eRemove loose rust, dirt, grease, wax, and oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eSand glossy surfaces with 220–320 grit for better adhesion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePrime bare steel with a zinc phosphate primer (red, gray, or black oxide) if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eWipe the surface with wax \u0026amp; grease remover and allow it to dry completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e2. Mix the paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eMilitary pigments and flattening agents settle to the bottom of the can.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eStir thoroughly with a paint paddle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eUse a drill-mounted paint mixer for several minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eScrape the bottom of the can until all settled pigment is incorporated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eContinue stirring occasionally during spraying to keep the pigments suspended. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e3. Thin if necessary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eDepending on your spray gun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHVLP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually \u003cstrong\u003e5–10% thinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConventional spray gun:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e10–15% thinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirless sprayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often no thinning required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eUse the thinner recommended for alkyd enamel (typically mineral spirits or xylene, depending on the equipment and desired spray characteristics). Add thinner gradually until the paint atomizes smoothly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e4. Spray settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eTypical starting points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHVLP:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–35 PSI at the gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConventional:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–50 PSI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eSpray \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e from the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eUse approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50% overlap\u003c\/strong\u003e between passes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e5. Apply multiple light coats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eAvoid heavy wet coats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eApply a light tack coat first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eWait \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e between coats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eApply \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 medium coats\u003c\/strong\u003e for full coverage. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e6. Drying and curing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70°F (21°C):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eDry to the touch: \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eTack-free: \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eDry enough to handle: \u003cstrong\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eFull cure: \u003cstrong\u003e24–48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the finish continuing to harden and flatten over \u003cstrong\u003e1–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on temperature, humidity, and film thickness. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e7. Coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eOne gallon typically covers approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e300–400 sq. ft.\u003c\/strong\u003e per coat, depending on surface texture and spray technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eFor example:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eHMMWV exterior: about \u003cstrong\u003e1–1½ gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eM151 Jeep: about \u003cstrong\u003e¾–1 gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eM35 2½-ton truck: \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eKeep the paint between \u003cstrong\u003e70–85°F\u003c\/strong\u003e for the best spray pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eStrain the paint through a paint filter before filling your spray gun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eStir the paint every 10–15 minutes while spraying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eAvoid painting in direct sunlight or when humidity is very high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eLet the paint fully cure before washing the vehicle or exposing it to fuels or oils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CAMO SPRAYS","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":50172837593328,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":50172837626096,"sku":null,"price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":50172837658864,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4959\/8448\/files\/33446_686_TanC.A.R.C.Substitute-GALLONswatchcopy.jpg?v=1785550947","url":"https:\/\/camosprays.com\/products\/33446-686-tan-c-a-r-c-substitute-rapco-gallon-paint-cans","provider":"CAMO SPRAYS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}