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Alternatives to 2k paints and primers for buck sealing

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jamesw	jamesw posted 12 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 61, Visits: 558	Glad it might help! The finish is better than the photo shows Night and day compared to standard rattle cans - not quite a spray gun mist, but close Just remember you need a A1P2 or better - mask Safety Data: Link James Edited 12 Years Ago by jamesw
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Philimon	Philimon posted 12 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 14, Visits: 68	Frankly, I think thats just fine. Most of my projects wouldnt need a better finish than that. I had some terrible experiences with using some h@lfords car paint on a plug. Looks like I've found a replacement
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Matthieu Libeert	Matthieu Libeert posted 12 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 955, Visits: 3.4K	looks great, think I'll try it as well on next project! Matthieu Libeert Founder MAT2 Composites X Sports website: www.mat2composites.com
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jamesw	jamesw posted 12 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 61, Visits: 558	See attached, after a P400 > P800 > Polarshine T10, it's a good sheen, I don't think it will reach a full gloss, which is expected and yes - I know the flanges are too small, have fixed in v2! Attachments IMG_2172.jpg (243 views, 95.00 KB) Edited 12 Years Ago by jamesw
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jamesw	jamesw posted 12 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 61, Visits: 558	Hoping to flat it down and polish tonight, so will grab some then... James
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Matthieu Libeert	Matthieu Libeert posted 12 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 955, Visits: 3.4K	Pictures? Matthieu Libeert Founder MAT2 Composites X Sports website: www.mat2composites.com
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Philimon	Philimon posted 12 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 14, Visits: 68	Thanks James, I'm going to add it to my shopping list
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jamesw	jamesw posted 12 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 61, Visits: 558	Finally sprayed 3 large patterns with it today - works a treat! nozzle is adjustable for fan size and orientation, sprays a very nice even coat that flashes off quickly, even in 15deg temps, and seems to build well... Have tried wet sanding an area and it produces a nice sheen (I doubt it will polish to a gloss, but i'll give it a go... Expensive, but an excellent way to avoid conventional 2k (can use a normal epoxy mask) or sending it away James Philimon (26/01/2013) jamesw (03/01/2013) I'm just about to try a 2k epoxy filler/primer in a can from spraymax (you puncture a bladder with a button on the bottom), this one has no dangerous isocyanates and can be sprayed with a standard carbon type mask for working with epoxy, hopefully that'll polish to a sheen which will be enough to take the mould from, otherwise will then use a gloss coat from them... Will let you know how I get on over the weekend... James Hi James How did the spraying go? Most curious Edited 12 Years Ago by jamesw
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brasco	brasco posted 12 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 192, Visits: 305	the original HVLP !! fgayford (26/01/2013) brasco (05/01/2013) i know it is totally hillbilly--but you can mix two component primers and use a foam roller to apply.. just sand it smooth after it is cured and you would be fine. use no reduction (do not thin it) just primer and catalyst. roll on several medium coats and let it almost dry between coats. and it does work !! Hi Brasco Us Canadian Hillbilly's have an even cruder way of applying 2 part epoxy primer surfacer. I mix it up like you described and then simply brush it on nice and thick with a cheap chip brush. It works great, sort of like a brushable body filler. Once I have the pits all filled and sanded flat I then spray on a good smooth layer. Can't argue with results. Fred CarbonFiberCreations
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jamesw	jamesw posted 12 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 61, Visits: 558	It's been too damp&cold - will probably attempt in the coming week...
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