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Don't want to sound stupid, but I'm going to, when you say 2K what exactly is that?aceraf wrote:Use 2K primers and topcoats...more durable!
Your not kidding.aceraf wrote:2K is as it says....a mixture of 2 parts....a paint, and a hardner/activator
If you check with any bodyshop/paint supplier they'll be able to supply details on mixing ratio's etc....
as a guide...VRS (not sure if there's one near you) supply most paint for around £40/litre.... you then normally mix in one of the following ratio's 3:1, 2:1 or some are 1:1...some require a thinner to be used, and that then becomes something like this... 3:1:1, 3:1:1/2....you get the idea....but like i say, the supplier will be able to answer any questions you have about mixing.
Acrylic is used mostly for older cars, such as a MK1 cortina (only car i've ever used acrylic on), and Cellulose is quite an old paint system, and doesn't stand up very well....the old red cars with pink/white bonnets were normally sprayed using cellulose. Enamel sounds like something tiles are coated in...
Where do you intend to spray the car?
If you're doing the whole car i'd really recommend a spray booth, it'll save you alot of time when it comes to the final finish!
Oh, and ignore Haynes....it'll mess with your head!
I know what you mean...i think i'd spray my car if i had a garage too!!!madmerv wrote:Your not kidding.aceraf wrote:2K is as it says....a mixture of 2 parts....a paint, and a hardner/activator
If you check with any bodyshop/paint supplier they'll be able to supply details on mixing ratio's etc....
as a guide...VRS (not sure if there's one near you) supply most paint for around £40/litre.... you then normally mix in one of the following ratio's 3:1, 2:1 or some are 1:1...some require a thinner to be used, and that then becomes something like this... 3:1:1, 3:1:1/2....you get the idea....but like i say, the supplier will be able to answer any questions you have about mixing.
Acrylic is used mostly for older cars, such as a MK1 cortina (only car i've ever used acrylic on), and Cellulose is quite an old paint system, and doesn't stand up very well....the old red cars with pink/white bonnets were normally sprayed using cellulose. Enamel sounds like something tiles are coated in...
Where do you intend to spray the car?
If you're doing the whole car i'd really recommend a spray booth, it'll save you alot of time when it comes to the final finish!
Oh, and ignore Haynes....it'll mess with your head!
Cheers for the advice that's helped.
I understand what your saying about a spray booth but it a project car not a daily drive and i'm happy to take my time and ensure garage is well cleaned etc.
Proper garage paint job is too expensive and i'm odd and like a challenge
http://www.paints4u.com/pdffiles/BSB_BSB_MICA.PDFmadmerv wrote:What's BSB and can you use in own garage?ed325i wrote:BSB base coat with a Lacquer
2k needs full air feed mask or is a good qualtiy respirator sufficent?
It is a bit of a tw4t to get off your nasal hair, the colour coded snot can be quite amusing thoughaceraf wrote:ensure you cover up well as isocyonate (sp) is very poisonous, and can get into the blood via skin and hair!
