2pak Painting

[maximumrpm]

Hi All

Ive sprayed before in acrylic but want to give 2pak a go...ive never done it before...just a quick question, do you use the same type of primer or is there a special 2pak primer, if so how is it mixed...cheers

[Craved]

2K primer is different

use the directions on the can of primer you use .. the profile 2K primer i use is 8 to 1 to 1

[maximumrpm]

cheers mate..i was going to use my spray gun and not a can...any brand that you recommend? so just 8:1 thinners

[Craved]

cheers mate..i was going to use my spray gun and not a can...any brand that you recommend? so just 8:1 thinners

Profile 2K is the brand

check your local auto paint suppliers for the brands they have.

8 base 1 thinners 1 hardner

as a 2K primer requires a hardener. check the label for the primer you choose ALSO ensure you are given the correct reducer for the primer given as some reducers can cause the primer to over harden which is a MAJOR pain in the ass

[maximumrpm]

thanks for all the info...your a legend

[Trav33]

And make sure you have a bloody good mask. 2pak is much worse for ya then acrylic, its highly carcinogenic.

[maximumrpm]

yes i know...thanks for the tip champ

[heller44]

Used to paint ships... when I quit I had the shakes, was getting blood noses, almost constant hayfever.. And thats with decent respirator. Even sanding I had to use the full kit. Nasty stuff.

That said, the paint job off the gun looks absolutely fantastic.

[Trav33]

Does 2pak need a wet sand when its finished? I know when i did acrylic, i did a 1200 sand then a cut. Someone told me a wet sand on 2pak will get rid of any orange peel.

[LiQuid IcE]

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[Kobe 2007]

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Hey guys, i have just bought a fibreglass grille for my R33 and its a standard white.

I need to spray it silver to match the car.

Can someone jot down some steps in what to do, and also what kind of sandpaper, primer, and what paint 2pak/acrylic?

Cheers, much appreciated