Xsorb Rock Solid Paint Hardener (4 Gallon Pail)

During a pandemic clean out, had to deal with over 30 old paint containers that had accumulated during the past 15 years. Since most of the cans were latex paint, tried to dry them by removing the lids, putting them outside and constructing a “table” over them to keep out rain water. After three weeks, the drying tactic worked with cans that were under 1/3 filled. Cans over 1/3 filled developed a 2 inch dried layer on top of the remaining liquid paint under the dried layer. In my research to deal with the fuller containers I stumbled across this XSORB product which worked well to dry the remaining paint. If you have more than a couple of cans to dry, I strongly suggest using a power drill with a mixing attachment of some sort. The attachments are under $10 in the paint or tile section of the big box stores .... money well spent if you have lots of cans of paint. When you do this, expect some paint spatter. If you have any almost full containers, pour some off into less full cans. Drop 2 scoops of XSORB into the can and slowly start your drill. After a couple of minutes the paint will begin to thicken. If the paint is still too liquidity add another scoop of XSORB. When the paint thickens up to the consistency of day old oatmeal, you’re done. The paint will harden a little more during the next day or so.

This stuff is awesome. If you are like me, you have 20 gallons of random paint in the cellar of all different colors from over the years. Most of it is not usable anymore. Latex paint is not toxic to the environment, so it can go in the trash. But you don't want paint everywhere, and the trash truck will dribble it all over your street. So use this stuff to harden it! Two scoops of this stuff in a full can of paint (or one scoop in a half can) and stir. It hardens up in about an hour. I really didn't think it would would so well. If the paint has separated into liquid on top and pigment glop on the bottom, try to just stir it all up into a gloppy mess. Then add this. Still works. If you absolutely can't stir up the hard stuff on the bottom of the can, use floor dryer (the powder stuff like kitty litter for soaking up oil spills in the garage) to soak up the clear liquid and then toss it. I had a few cans like that. This stuff really works great. They charge a fortune for it at the hardware store in the single-use size. This big bucket is a lifetime supply and worth the money in my opinion.

This actually worked much better than I expected. I had several cans of paint to dispose so bought this to harden them so could dispose of them. I had several cans of paint and needed something more than a one or two can amount. I think one secret to this is after you add some to the paint and stir let it set a little while (while you add to other cans) and it will continue to absorb the paint and hardened. I just kept adding a bit and waiting till got the right consistency. Does not work as well on oil based paints though, but does work.

Did the job! I had inherited a ton of leftover paint from my home's previous owners and finally decided to get rid of them. I just scooped the product into half empty containers, stirred, assessed, and added more until the paint became completely solid. I went through a lot of cans and still have about half of the container left so it's definitely is a great price for the amount you can do with it.

Turned the paint to clumps quickly. Easy to use.

This stuff rocks! Prior to a recent move, we had about 25 cans of latex paint containing various volumes of material. I was actually pretty stressed about getting it all dried for disposal (just another thing on the list, eh?), since my experience about ten years ago with a competing product was pretty dismal. However, after reading the rave reviews for Rock Solid, I took the plunge and bought a bucket. The product rapidly solidified (within 5-10 minutes) every bit of latex paint as well as latex-containing primers and bonding agents for vinyl flooring, which were very watery. My wife and I actually had a gas putting all that paint down. Because we were in a hurry, we used quite a bit more Rock Solid per volume than recommended, just to speed up the process. However, to ensure you end up with a single solid mass of dried material (as opposed to a can of countless little chunks), it's probably best to obey the instructions. We solidified about 12 gallons of stuff with about 40% of the bucket. Be sure to have a paint stirring stick or two to mix the drying agent with the liquid completely. Highly recommended!

This product is quick acting and extremely easy to use. I had old nearly full gallon paint cans from as far back as 20 years ago. This product solved my disposal problem. My order was late in delivery due to it being lost by the carrier. Amazon delivery updates were of no help so I contacted the seller, DDA DISTRIBUTORS LLC, and got an immediate friendly response back. A replacement arrived, in perfect conditions, a few days later. Wish all sellers were this competent. Would definitely buy from them again.

Product works wonderfully for Latex paint.But, it seems to treat only 25 half gals, not 25 full gals. I ran out of product at 12 gals.I then did the math. 4 gals XSORB = 512 oz... 512 oz divided by 20oz(recommended measure per 1/2 gal paint)=(25.6) 1/2 gal cans of treated latex paint. OR, based on mfg recommendation, 40 oz of Xsorb to a gal of latex paint ,(512oz/40oz=12.8 gals treated latex paint.)In short, the cost per unit is double the advertised price of up to 25 gals.. Following the mfg's directions, the most you can process out of a 4 gal pail is( 25) 1/2 gallons, not 25 full gallons of latex paint .Following mfg instructions, in order to process 25 gals of latex paint @40oz of Xsorb per gal, you would need to buy 1000 oz or about 8 gals of Xsorb.(1000oz/40oz= processing 25 gals latex paint.) Mfg.,Please advise. Thank you.