Notts_TT Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Hi I'm about to paint my kit and just wondering what you guys think is best and why? Cellulose basecoat and a 2k lacquer or just a one hit 2k gloss paint? Cheers in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGB Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Are you spraying it yourself? If you have a propper dust free environment, decent compressor and spray gun with a propper respitory mask and skill Use 2k Gloss. It is considered by many to be a far better, longer lasting harder wearing system for cars. The only problem is unless you get it pretty much perfect first time then you're in trouble. If you have to wet and dry out any imperfections you will have trouble cutting and polishing it up because it doesn't cut very well. Cellulose based paints are far more forgiving for the DIY less experienced painter. It can be cut easily and buffs up very well in comparison to 2k Gloss because it is "softer". The only downside to this is that it requires more care to keep its shine and lustre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Are you spraying it yourself? If you have a propper dust free environment, decent compressor and spray gun with a propper respitory mask and skill Use 2k Gloss. It is considered by many to be a far better, longer lasting harder wearing system for cars. The only problem is unless you get it pretty much perfect first time then you're in trouble. If you have to wet and dry out any imperfections you will have trouble cutting and polishing it up because it doesn't cut very well. Cellulose based paints are far more forgiving for the DIY less experienced painter. It can be cut easily and buffs up very well in comparison to 2k Gloss because it is "softer". The only downside to this is that it requires more care to keep its shine and lustre. He is using a 2K laquer thats the same as a 2K paint, the only difference is that the laquer will have more depth to it. The base coat will be polyester not cellulose and there is no problem cutting and polishing either 2K paint or laquer, everybodyshop I know has been using and polishing 2K for over 10 years now, all Supras are clear over base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGB Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I didn't realise he was spraying a lacquer over a polyester base? I thought the question was weather to use a Celly basecoat and a lacquer or a straight gloss finish with no lacquer on a bare kit? Sorry I should have been more specific on the type of paint. I meant was 2k Acrylic gloss paint is very hard and tough to cut and polish compared to Cellulose based paints. But acrylic was never mentioned so I guess it is irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I didn't realise he was spraying a lacquer over a polyester base? I thought the question was weather to use a Celly basecoat and a lacquer or a straight gloss finish with no lacquer on a bare kit? Sorry I should have been more specific on the type of paint. I meant was 2k Acrylic gloss paint is very hard and tough to cut and polish compared to Cellulose based paints. But acrylic was never mentioned so I guess it is irrelevant. Depends how long the 2K is left before its flatted and polished, leave it too long and its hard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Hi I have a dust free environment and a satajet gun and a 13 cfm compressor, I'm no painter but painted my last kit with great results, I prefer doing all jobs on my car myself u see, much more satisfying Last time I used 2k gloss, just wanted to know which is best. How long after painting should I flat and polish the 2k gloss ?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Base and clear will give much better results, if you paint it in the afternoon flat and polish the next morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGB Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) Ignore my post Edited December 20, 2011 by AGB (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Cheers dude... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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