Paint for sale

[st_mok]

Hi

 

I've got a can of paint for sale

did not end up using it

Never been opened

Titanium grey (paint code: KAD) off the new GTR

Acrylic base coat

4lt

Got it for $350

Asking $200 ono

 

Comon guys I need this gone

[Riceburner]

Hey mate is the acrylic  2pak and do you know the brand? Sorry if it's a dumb question, I'm just a plumber 

[st_mok]

Lol... Acrylic and 2 k are different

Correct me if I'm wrong

2k is glossier, harder but if u get a scratch you will need to repaint the whole panel

Acrylic is easier to repair if scratched

 

 

[d3c0y]

Does it come with a roller?

[st_mok]

Haha... I can go to bunnings I get you one

[st_mok]

Bump

[scott]

all base coat is acrylic, you will need to clear it with either 2k or acrlylic clear

[neRok]

all base coat is acrylic, you will need to clear it with either 2k or acrlylic clear

Im no pro, but pretty sure that's not right. Here is what I know (and believe is right, or right enough).

 

You can get acrylic or 2k primers. Acrylic uses thinners (which vents off as the paint hardens) and 2k uses a catalyst. Because arylic paints 'vent off', and 2k seals hard, if you put 2k over acrylic it cracks and blisters. You can usually put acrylic over 2k, but sometimes the thinners can cause the underlying 2k to 'fry up'. If you need to do that, you can get special primer-isolators that protect the old paint from such a problem.

 

2k dries hard, is meant to be glossier off the gun, but is also illegal to paint at home due to a deadly component of the catalyst. This means the fumes are quite deadly, and any overspray you get on your skin can also cause problems. If you do paint with 2k, you need to cover up very well, and use a very good respirator. 2k overspray also stays wet for a while and dries on your surrounding, whereas acrylic often goes dry by the time it lands (and hence brushes off). Acrylic isnt as glossy at first, it needs to be wet-sanded, buffed etc for the high gloss look. Because it is a 'soft' paint, you can sand any runs etc out, hence it is easier to do at home. Whilst your council probably doesnt like you spraying in your garage, acrylic doesnt have deadly components (still dont want to breath it in).

 

You also dont need a clear if you have a solid base color. Clear is necessary for metallic finishes etc.

 

So in conclussion, acrylic is easier for the home handy-man and still gives great results, but 2k is the pro choice. Good luck with sale, its a great price.