Rob B
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Hi guys, having my car sprayed laguna seca blue, been advised it's a 2k glosscoat paint so doesn't need clearcoat?
Can anyone confirm this is correct?
Will it be duller without clearcoat?
And I thought 2k paints were discontinued?
Cheers Rob
[Edited on 16-06-2011 by Rob B]
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fazza
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Ive heard a few places down here will still use 2k. Only meant to be discontinued due to a higher health risk iirc?
Wont be duller without clearcoat bud
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Mike GSi
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My mates carbon boot was recently sprayed this colour and tbf it doesnt look like its got a clear coat.
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Rob B
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As in it looks dull Mike? Or you mean there's no orange peal?
Cheers peeps
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DanCobb
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You was advised correct , comes out and drys glossy! No need for clearcoat, I find it easier to work with. And is still widely available in alot of places
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Sach
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why cant they use clear over base?
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fazza
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it's a 2k glosscoat paint so doesn't need clearcoat
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Mike GSi
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No it doesnt look dull Rob, its still very glossy but you can tell that it hasnt got a clear coat.
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Rob B
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Sweet will be done Friday
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Tomnova16
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It won't fade if you use a good quality clear over base.
That's what I'd do. But it easier quicker and easier to use direct gloss. Clear over base has more depth to it.
Direct gloss will still be shiney and is still widely available
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Rob B
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Cool, im scared in the tin it looks quite a dull bluey/greeny colour but then LSB does seem to change in different lights
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Tomnova16
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Exactly that. So long as it's mixed right and mixed with the correct ratio of hardner etc
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Rob B
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quote: Originally posted by Tomnova16
Exactly that. So long as it's mixed right and mixed with the correct ratio of hardner etc
Sweet, well ive seen the guys work before and it's flawless so im hoping good things plus its under 1k as it's a bit of a favour.
ive just read another guy crapped himself when he saw it in the tin and thought it was greeny but then it dried blue, put my mind at ease a little
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Tomnova16
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Ppg waterbased base coat goes on green then dries the correct colour. Does your head in
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Jambo
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Thats going to look fantastic LSB
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AndyCorsaSport
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Still available yeah. Place near me sells it, not meant for painting cars any more apparently, meant for signs etc.
Guy i got last few tins of paint from, go in and give the car color code, then he sticks a sticker on the tin saying not for use in the motor trade gives you a smile and off you go
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Jed D
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isn't it advised not to use on cars as its toxic fumes are harmful or something?
much better imo, used to do council vans with it
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Christopher
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I wouldnt advise using 2k as i polished through my roof! I used it because its quicker and easier but when you polish/flat it out then your polish away the paint whereas if you polish ontop of lacquer and basecoat your only polishing the lacquer!
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Rob B
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Seperate question.
Does anyone know a dark grey with gold metalic for wheels? Needs to be quite a dark grey not light!
Thanks!
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