2k paint

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Little Nellie, Sep 12, 2021.

  1. Little Nellie

    Little Nellie Supporter

    Should be interesting :D

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  2. Little Nellie

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    Apologies for the Joe Willy in the background :eek:
     
  3. Willy :eek:?
     
  4. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    One thing I noticed a bit belatedly is that while the mass-produced e.h. Halfords rattle cans produce some overspray, these lower pressure cans filled at the paint shop produce much more "lumpy splatter" if you are not careful.

    Make sure you mask a wide area around your spraying.
     
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  5. Little Nellie

    Little Nellie Supporter

    I knew what I was typing o_O
     
  6. If that's 2 pack you already know you should get a decent mask :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Little Nellie

    Little Nellie Supporter

    Good point - isocyanates. I’d have genuinely forgotten :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Heat your paint cans in a bucket of hot water for a fine mist. Works a treat. :)
     
  9. Yes, this does work well and make certain the nozzle is cleaned thru between uses; I turn the can upside down and give it a blast until no paint comes out.

    Seriously, think about getting a proper gun, a mask and a compressor, tho. The paint from air dry 2k converted cans isn't all that great compared to the stuff from years ago.
     
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  10. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    Despite the fact it is not the ultimate paint, it maintains a glossy finish a lot longer than e.g. the Halfords Pastelweiss which goes chalky and matt. Also that it doesnt like being heated up and blisters for a while after "curing" if you e.g. paint the rear valance with it and go for a drive a day later.
     
  11. It isn't oil or petrol proof either :(
     
  12. nell#2

    nell#2 Supporter

    Where did you get that from if you don't mind me asking
     
  13. EggBoxes

    EggBoxes Supporter

    Thought with the 2k cans once activated you had an hour or some to use it before it went off in the the can.
    Whats the use time one activated?
     
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  14. Yep, once you pull the pin, you gotta use it. Only get about 15 minutes from memory, then it's a doorstop.
     
  15. Little Nellie

    Little Nellie Supporter

    Yep, about 30 mins
     
  16. Little Nellie

    Little Nellie Supporter

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    just eBay
     
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  17. davidoft

    davidoft Sponsor

    depends how it’s stored , I’ve used it months later
     
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  18. 2k converted lasts forever in the can and is safe (relatively enough). Whereas 2k in a can that requires an activator (you can tell coz there's a pin to pull/push at the base of the can) lasts just a few minutes before it goes hard in the can; it requires a proper mask.
     
  19. EggBoxes

    EggBoxes Supporter

    It must be combining the 2 parts just before it sprays Intrigued if its has 2 chambers, but I can't imagine it being that clever.
     
    Last edited: Sep 18, 2021
  20. Any idea how the “converted” stuff works? The stuff I get from Autopaints is allegedly 2-pack, but is just…a can. No button pressing needed.
     

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