How long does Spraymax 2K take to cure?
approximately 24 hours
Allow 5-10 minutes between coats. After allowing approximately 24 hours dry time, It may been polished by hand or machine.
What kind of paint is spray Max 2K?
Spray Max 2K Glamour High Gloss Aerosol Clear. A 2 component aerosol clearcoat that is easy to apply, flows smooth and dries to a long lasting, high gloss finish. 2K clearcoat in an easy to use aerosol.
What is 2K lacquer?
2K means an activator is required to dry/cure, sometimes referred to as a hardener. Once the hardener has been activated, you have up to 8 hours to apply the contents before the can becomes unusable. The hardener works by chemically reacting with a catalyst which sets hard to form a very tough finish.
Does 2K paint need clear coat?
2K Paint is a direct high gloss paint if applied correctly, you should not require any 2K clear lacquer.
Is 2K clear coat lacquer?
DUPLI-COLOR 2K Super Clear Coat is an especially resistant, hard-drying clear lacquer. Available in high gloss quality.
Does 2K clear coat expire?
After the hardener is activated in the spray can (this is done by pushing the red button at the bottom of the spray can), the shelf life of the clear coat is approx. 48 hours provided it is refrigerated.
Can I use 2K clear over rustoleum?
No, do not use the Spray Max 2K Glamour Clear Coat over Rustoleum. Rustoleum is a lacquer type of paint and Spray Max 2K Clear Coat is a urethane. They are not compatible. You need a urethane paint for best results.
What is 2K paint used for?
2K (or 2 Pack) describes coatings that require a hardener, catalyst or activator, which is commonly used in car body shops. Once it hardens, it provides a much stronger substrate less susceptible to damage from chemicals, weather, abrasion or UV rays.
Do I need to lacquer over 2K paint?
No laquering or base coat is required but you can laquer if you wish. With the base coat system, the base coat requires no hardener(only thinner) and really just provides your colour, so 3 coats may not be needed.
Can I spray 2K top coat over acrylic paint?
Yes you can spray 2k over Acrylic, with four main considerations. No 2k topcoat i know of will adhere to acrylic no matter how it is prepped, so you must coat the whole car in 2k primer first.
Can you spray 2K clear over enamel?
A clear coat can be applied over enamel paint. Enamel automotive paint will bond easily with clear coat as well. Some of the clear coats used over enamel include Rustoleum and Spray Max 2k. Clear coat can be applied over most Rustoleum enamel paint.