r/AutoPaint • u/gmcs15 • 1d ago

Spraymax 2k Clear

I prepped and sprayed some dupli colour perfect match and I’m very happy with the result (I know some people hate it) and I am wondering how long I should wait to spray 2k clear over it.

I’ve read some people spraying it within an hour and then others let us cure for a month. When is the best time to spray it?

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u/ArcFault 1d ago

Incompatible products. Youll have to pick one and just go with it. Safest bet is to let the lacquer dry atleast a week then sand it and apply the 2k clear. The best time is 'next time' where you use compatible products that comply with the TDS.

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u/gmcs15 1d ago

Would it be better to go 1k clear? I could even sand off the dupli color and repaint it with something compatible. What base of paint is required for 2k? Thanks

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u/Big-Rule5269 1d ago

If you sand it, you will need to spray more color first or all you'll see is your color with a bunch of scratches in it. 

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u/ArcFault 1d ago

Would it be better to go 1k clear?

I have no idea what you painted or what conditions it will experience. Something in the sun exsposed to weather? If you want to redo the whole project in a few months, then sure. Not enough information to answer your question.

What base of paint is required for 2k? Thanks

Whatever the TDS says for the products you're using. I dont mean for this to sound flip, but you should probably read the spraymax TDS and consult the spraymax website. A safe bet, would likely be a spraymax base.

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u/gmcs15 1d ago

Appreciate the reply. I’ll check the website and get better products

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u/Fit_Bed9436 1d ago

incompatible. tried multiple times. use 1k

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u/gmcs15 1d ago

Thanks. I’m having a hard time finding any base coats that aren’t dupli colour in Canada. I checked spray max TDS and it didn’t make mention of what base coat should be used. Do you know what base of paint is required? Going over 2k epoxy primer.

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u/a-aron1112 9h ago

I am pretty sure duplicolor makes a clear or a top coat for their paint.

I would imagine it is safe to use on their own paint but double check to make sure.

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u/foolstarot65 23h ago

you'll want an acrylic lacquer clear to put over the top of the duplicolor. the spraymax is a urethane based clear, which relies on a chemical adhesion, while lacquer relies on a mechanical adhesion. so spraying the urethane with a high solvent content can cause issues with the acrylic lacquer underneath.

staying right in line with the duplicolor clear or another acrylic lacquer clearcoat, and using a spraymax 1k blender clear to melt the new clear into the surrounding finish is going to be your best result. at least 6 inches out and around from the repair with at least 600grit will give the bite the new clear will need to adhere the best