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  • paint my car with 2K paint and clear?

    Hi!

    i will soon paint my car at the garage. i will paint it white with a cheap 2K paint that is made for boats. I know whaat you think about that.. it´s a budget build

    well i want it shiny like a car paint. can i sand it down and paint the 2k, and then use clear coat? how will that look?

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    Look good bro
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    • #3
      is the boat paint single stage?
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      • #4
        Originally posted by Rebounder View Post
        is the boat paint single stage?
        yeah i think so

        anyway. italked to a few guys that used the same paint. they say that the result of just the paint (2 layers) and then just a little bit of sanding with 2000 and then polish it looks just like normal, glossy paint with clear

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        • #5
          I don't know anything about painting but this is from eastwoods site:
          Definition and differences between 1K paints, 2K (2 component) paints with hardener or activator, single stage paint and two stage base coat/clear coat paint.


          1K Coating vs. 2K Coatings
          There is often confusion and misuse of terms when it comes to describing automotive coatings. Here are some brief definitions that we hope will dispel the confusion.

          NOTE: Typically the term "catalyst" is used separately from the terms "activator" and "hardener" (as in epoxy catalyst) because a catalyst does not have isocyanates.

          1K: This is a term used to describe a coating that does not require a hardener, catalyst or activator. For example, this term can be used to describe “single-component” paints and all of the aerosol paints we sell (with the exception of the Spray Max products). NOTE: You may have seen “1K” and “Single-Stage” used interchangeably. See definition of “Single-Stage” below.

          2K: This describes a coating that needs to be mixed with a hardener, catalyst or activator. This can be used to describe our Eastwood finishes, “two-component” paints and other urethane finishes.

          One/Single-Stage: Used to describe a coating that does not require a clear top coat. A single-stage coating may or may not require a catalyst, hardener or activator. Plus, a clear top coat may be added in many cases for enhanced durability or depth.

          Two-Stage: Describes a coating system that requires both base and clear coats. This is more commonly referred to as "basecoat/clearcoat" or "BC/CC". The coats of base and clear may or may not require a catalyst, hardener or activator


          so according to that 2k paint is not single coat paint, it would require a hardener and clear coat?


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          • #6
            Originally posted by evilstar View Post
            I don't know anything about painting but this is from eastwoods site:
            Definition and differences between 1K paints, 2K (2 component) paints with hardener or activator, single stage paint and two stage base coat/clear coat paint.


            1K Coating vs. 2K Coatings
            There is often confusion and misuse of terms when it comes to describing automotive coatings. Here are some brief definitions that we hope will dispel the confusion.

            NOTE: Typically the term "catalyst" is used separately from the terms "activator" and "hardener" (as in epoxy catalyst) because a catalyst does not have isocyanates.

            1K: This is a term used to describe a coating that does not require a hardener, catalyst or activator. For example, this term can be used to describe “single-component” paints and all of the aerosol paints we sell (with the exception of the Spray Max products). NOTE: You may have seen “1K” and “Single-Stage” used interchangeably. See definition of “Single-Stage” below.

            2K: This describes a coating that needs to be mixed with a hardener, catalyst or activator. This can be used to describe our Eastwood finishes, “two-component” paints and other urethane finishes.
            One/Single-Stage: Used to describe a coating that does not require a clear top coat. A single-stage coating may or may not require a catalyst, hardener or activator. Plus, a clear top coat may be added in many cases for enhanced durability or depth.

            Two-Stage: Describes a coating system that requires both base and clear coats. This is more commonly referred to as "basecoat/clearcoat" or "BC/CC". The coats of base and clear may or may not require a catalyst, hardener or activator


            so according to that 2k paint is not single coat paint, it would require a hardener and clear coat?
            yeah 2K needs to be mixed with thinner to work it don´t need clear though

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            • #7
              2K paint just needs to be mixed with an activator. There are plenty of 2K paints that are single-stage (don't need a clear coat).

              That said, spraying a clear coat isn't any harder than laying down paint. Plus clear is super cheap compared to the actual paint.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by Pekå View Post
                yeah i think so

                anyway. italked to a few guys that used the same paint. they say that the result of just the paint (2 layers) and then just a little bit of sanding with 2000 and then polish it looks just like normal, glossy paint with clear
                The procedure you have described here ,I have also paint my car in the same way and now my car just shines ,If you have also paint your car in the same way then just tell what's the outcome of your car paint?.Does you got your car in the same way as you wanted?.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by SmokeyTheBear View Post
                  2K paint just needs to be mixed with an activator. There are plenty of 2K paints that are single-stage (don't need a clear coat).

                  That said, spraying a clear coat isn't any harder than laying down paint. Plus clear is super cheap compared to the actual paint.
                  Sure, if you have lots of expirence paiting with both, or if you dont care that it looks like dookie. If this is your first time painting a car or something of that size with clear, you should practice alot first. Its not as easy as it seems to get a good clean even non orange peeled look. I think anyone can do it, it just takes practice.

                  Been paiting since I was 15 taught myself in my own garage. The first 4-5 jobs i did with clear were bad. Needed alot of work and sanding/buffing.
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                  • #10
                    There are a lot of techniques when it comes to car painting. Spray painting is where a device sprays a coating such as paint through the air onto a surface. It usually used the compressor to compressed gas to atomize and direct the paint particles with the used of spray guns. How many times have you needed more information on tips to get a fast cash
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                    • #11
                      this is how it turned out it still needs a wash.. i will repaint some stuff and i will sand it down and buff it. i think it will be nice!

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                      • #12
                        Looks good! I wasn't expecting that lol


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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by milano_red View Post
                          Looks good! I wasn't expecting that lol
                          haha

                          total cost of the paint was about 100$.. :P it still need a repaint on some spots cause i had to customise some stuff after painting like rear fenders and all that..

                          then i will sand it down and polish it up. this is by just painting and washing so i think will look alot better after some morte work

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