[Vwdiesel] Metric crusade of Hagars. ---( metric and decimal will WIN )

[Shawn Wright]

On 3 Jan 2005 at 8:26, Libbybapa at wmconnect.com <Libbybapa at wmconnect.com> wrote:

> Recently, some paint manufacturers have begun pawning of "gallons" of paint 
> that total 124 fluid ounces, says so on the label.  They are in the usual 
> gallon containers.  I imagine it would be more difficult to get away with that kind 
> of stunt using the metric system.

Depending on the paint type, that could be to allow space for tinting. 
But, it seems the manufacturers will do whatever they can to make it work in their 
favour. We used to get paint in CDN gallons (4.55 liters or so), but now, instead of 
making it an even 4 liters like most other things, we see the equivalent of a US gallon 
(3.8 liters or so). Some cans are even less, 3.7 liters, to allow for tinting. Clear base 
paints are usually the worst, as they require a *lot* of tint. 

--
Shawn Wright
I.T. Manager
Shawnigan Lake School