My wagon came with a half gallon of leftover paint -pictures are attached. I need to spray a few small parts, From what I’ve been able to determine from the label and a google search I only need reducer an not a hardener/activator? is that correct? I’ll be spraying this over 2k primer.
Base coat never uses a catalyst that I have ever seen. But you need to clear over it with catalyzed clear.
Just reducer in this one. There were a few base coats that had a catalyst I know guys that add a cap full of clear hardener to the base. I’ve done it. Reduce and spray
I have also seen at least a couple basecoats that use a catalyst, but it has been several years ago that I used those.
Most higher end base coats have a catalyst, but it is usually optional. I use 2 separate systems at my body shop, both are catalyst optional, and I prefer to spray them without it. Seems to lay down nicer. Your base is a 2-1 one mix with reducer, you can usually go with a little less reducer, for better coverage. If you are not planning to seal the parts before painting, I would sand them in 600-800 grit depending on if it is a fine metallic color.
Thanks everyone! My experience painting is limited to buying all the materials for a specific project so that everything matches and is guaranteed compatible. my research tells me this is a low end paint but it’s what cam with and on the car. it’s a solid, non-metallic colour and the parts are an interior panel and an under hood heater block off plate so it doesn’t have to be perfect although I’ll be a picky as possible. Here’s the colour:
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