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"2K paint is an epoxy type paint consisting of the base plus a catalyst to start the chemical reaction that the paint needs to cure"
This answer above is wrong on 2 major points! It should be removed! A 2K paint is NOT necessarily an epoxy but it could be. In addition, a catalyst is NOT a required component of a 2K paint. Even if the 2K paint is an Epoxy chemistry the curing component (usually called Part B) is called a Hardener or an Activator but is not a catalyst. A catalyst is a separate component and is only a chemical agent that can be added to speed up an existing reaction (a catalyst is not changed or consumed).
The Answer:
A 2K paint is a 2 Component polymer (resinous) material where the 2 different components must be mixed together for the combined mixture to achieve a cure. When mixed properly in the designed ratio the mixture will achieve the designed cured performance characteristics. It is important to note that off ratio materials may develop hardness but not necessarily the designed long term performance characteristics.
The chemistry of the mix can be many different things including epoxy, urethane, polyaspartic, polyurea, or a host of other polymers. The 2 parts are usually referred to as Part A and Part B. Since there are so many manufacturers and chemistries it is difficult to generalize about the names for the Part A or Part B such as Resin, Hardener, Polyol, Iso, Activator, etc. While most epoxy manufacturers call the Part B the Hardener it is not always the case. In addition, it is also prudent to point out that a Catalyst is not the same thing as a Hardener, Activator, or other curing nomenclature. A catalyst is a material that can be added to a mixture to speed up an existing reaction.
2K paints should not be confused with 2-Stage paints. A 2-Stage paint is is really 2 different paints that need to be used in conjunction with each other, such as a basecoat that requires a clear coat. This nomenclature (2-Stage) is used heavily in the automotive paint market.
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Can i possibly paint my car when the climate is cold using 2k paint and does it need a warm atmosphere for the paint to cure?
Generally the temperature of the metal must be at least 50 degrees F for a 2K product to "cross-link".
How do you mix 2k?
There is no such thing as 2k laquer. Laquer paint is a 1k product or "thermoplastic", which means it will re-wet itself when it comes in contact with either heat or solvent. 2k products use a catalyst (hardener) "thermo-set" which will NOT re-wet themselves with the introduction of heat of solvent
How do you mix 2k lacquer?
There is no such thing as 2k laquer. Laquer paint is a 1k product or "thermoplastic", which means it will re-wet itself when it comes in contact with either heat or solvent. 2k products use a catalyst (hardener) "thermo-set" which will NOT re-wet themselves with the introduction of heat of solvent
What is the correct mixture ratio paint to thinners and clear to thinners?
depends on what paint your using. acrylic is upto 50% paint to 50% thinners (same with acrylic clear) and two pack (2k) also depends on what you've got. MS (medium solids) clear or solid colour (not metallic) is 3:1 (3 parts paint : 1 part hardener) and high solids 4:1. hope this helps!?!?!? Basically if it has a hardener then it is two pack (2k) enjoy! :)
After 3 pints in a period of 5 hours and all day painting 2k paint in a car booth can it effect a breathalyzer machine?
yes it does!
Can someone prove that 2k 2k 1-1?
You can prove that 2K,2K,1-1 by first determining that the integer N can be written in the form of N=2K.
How much rupees is 2k?
2k
Is BioShock an Australian game?
Partly it was a 2k game and 4 of their studios developed it . 2K Marin, 2K Boston, 2K Australia and Digital Extremes . 2k Marin and 2k Australia had the most to do with . So its half Australian more or less.
What is 2K?
2K is another way to write 2,000
What does odd X even equal?
Let even be of the form 2k and odd be of the form 2k+1. Then odd * even becomes 2k*2k+1, or 4k^2 +2k. This can be written as 2(k^2 + k), which is of the form 2k. Therefore, odd X even equals even.
What is 2k x k?
It becomes: 2k squared
What is better nba 11 or 2k 11?
NBA 2k is better
