Neo that would be great to do a round 2 of testing . You have answered all my questions in a very detailed manner. I do have a bottle of aa flash reducer but windex is cheaper and although i am new and do love it you are correct i only get a few shells to pratice with and just do it for myself. I never really want to be a pro for say just good enough to have my own work at the track. Another question kinda off subject do you strain your paints? If so with what? thanks for taking the time to help the less talented lol.