Is it a 2k lacquer or not?
Posted by assiskeyman24@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 15 comments
Has anyone used this kind of stuff?
When it arrived, turns out it doesn't have hardener "button" to be pushed. Apparently these are pre-mixed with hardener?
Can I still use this direct to metal on a bare alloy wheel? (I have stripped clear coat already off a diamond cut wheel)
I was sure I'll receive one of those cans that have to be mixed but turns out it's some sort of fancy air dry stuff...
I'm proper confused...
pompino@reddit
I bought something like this after accidentally not realising it didn't have the extra button for hardener to be added.
Long story short, on a bike frame that lives inside a shed it's been fine for 3 or so years. On my car that sat outside in all weather it crazed after 6 or so months of hot sun.
Basically, don't buy it.
assiskeyman24@reddit (OP)
I don't get much sun in UK, even less in Manchester so it may be fine I hope.
Thanks for the input, that's really valuable
pompino@reddit
I'm in the south of the UK, so a bit sunnier, but I'd still avoid for anything that lives outside!
assiskeyman24@reddit (OP)
I see, I. Will consider your advice đ
assiskeyman24@reddit (OP)
Photos of product received
https://imgur.com/a/31rihFR
72iobkcuf@reddit
If itâs âpremixedâ it is a 1k paint. 2k always needs to be activated before use. Seller doesnât know what theyâre talking about.
assiskeyman24@reddit (OP)
That's what I'm thinking, see my comment
https://www.reddit.com/r/projectcar/s/awZ18rxTeg
teamgravyracing@reddit
I've never seen a 2k paint without some sort of catalyst or hardener. So this sounds more like marketing/gimmick to me but what do I know.
assiskeyman24@reddit (OP)
I've looked into similar things ones and it says that they're pre-mixed with a hardener, there's loads of them.
They're called "2K HS"
Are they even supposed to be called 2k? I don't know...
Some of them explicitly state that they're not fuel resistant.
How do they differ from normal spray clearcoat is beyond me...
Whiskers1996@reddit
I have always used spraymax.. Never seen this brand.
assiskeyman24@reddit (OP)
is that OK direct to metal?
Classic-Historian458@reddit
May want to look into products dedicated to that purpose. Regular clear coat won't last long if we're talking about steel.
Whiskers1996@reddit
Iv personally not used it directly on metal.. There are many people who have from forums/YouTube. They say it's good but ofc, can't comment on longevity of it.
joshmoney@reddit
Ask the seller?
assiskeyman24@reddit (OP)
Best way, I'm waiting for the answer