How many coats of 2K clear should I use?
2-3 coats
Apply 2-3 coats of aerosol clearcoat. Allow 5-10 minutes between coats. After allowing approximately 24 hours dry time, It may been polished by hand or machine.
How long does 2K clear coat last?
However, 2K clear coat is likely to last an indefinite amount of time until it is worn away or chipped off by debris. If you live on unsealed roads or regularly take your car off-road, the clear coat isn’t likely to last as long.
What is 2K clear coat used for?
2K clear coat with very high chemical, gasoline, and weathering resistance for high-quality and longterm sealing of repair paint jobs and new paint jobs on cars and motorcycles.
Do you need to clear coat 2K paint?
2K Paint is a direct high gloss paint if applied correctly, you should not require any 2K clear lacquer.
How long should 2K clear coat dry before wet sanding?
Clear coat should be allowed to harden for at least 24 hours before attempting to use a buffer. In most cases, you will be trying to remove “orange peel” when buffing a new paint job. Orange peel is an imperfection in the paint job which makes the surface look bumpy.
How long does 2K paint take to fully cure?
The time it takes to fully cure, it is normally dust free within 30-40 minutes but can take a few days before it is fully cured, depending on the weather and workshop temperatures.
How long does Spray Max 2K last?
3 years
The shelf life of a 1K aerosol can is 5 years, the shelf life of a 2K aerosol can is 3 years.
Does 2K paint need primer?
Apply the 2K primer : 4 parts primer (or 5 parts primer) + 1 part hardener plus 10-20% 2K thinners. Apply 2- 4 coats allowing a flash time between coats of 5 to 10 mins. Thinning ratio’s can change depending on the spray gun set up. Once the primer has dried wet sand with Grit P600 prior to applying the 2K colour coat.
How long does 2K paint take to cure?
How do I make my clear coat shiny?
Once clear coat is applied you need to sand it with low grit wet and dry sand paper and then rub it out with low grit rubbing compound. This is how you will get it to shine. You will want to get some of this sandpaper in 1000 to 3000 grit levels as well as some rubbing and polishing compound.