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    Specialist suppliers to the Automotive Refinishing and Industrial markets

    Guidance for using Basecoat and Clear Lacquer


    Basecoat and Clear Lacquer Car Paint
    Basecoat colours require a clear lacquer to be applied on top of the colour to obtain a high
    gloss finish. Most basecoat colours are metallic/micas type finish. The basecoat contains
    the metallic particles, is fast drying and can only be applied by a spray gun. Our Acrylic
    basecoat colours have excellent covering power, and can be used as a part repair or
    complete re-sprays. You will need a clearcoat/clear lacquer applied on top which can be 2K
    Lacquer requiring an activator/hardener (contains poly isocynate), or a 1 pack Acrylic
    Clear lacquer. Needs to be applied by spray gun, not suitable for brush painting.

    Health and Safety.


    Products should be used in a well ventilated area, preferably in a spray booth. Personal
    protection should be worn by the operator, suitable face mask, overalls, gloves etc. Always
    ask and follow the Paint Manufacturers data and technical sheets. For professional use
    only: If using the 2K clearcoat/lacquers it is important to wear air fed respirator in a spray
    booth or oven that is warm and well ventilated. Important to follow manufacturers
    instructions.

    Preparation
    Before applying Basecoat colour to a painted panel make sure the panel has been
    throughly cleaned with a degreaser, and the surface has been sanded to provide a good
    key. Normally P600 - P800 grits should be sufficient to provide a good key. Stir the colour
    throughly before spray application.

    Damaged areas on the vehicle panels.


    Remove the existing paint by grinding the area with a fibre disc P36 grit. Treat any rust
    areas with a quality rust remover. Apply a body filler by mixing the hardener and paste in
    accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Apply the filler, allow to harden and then
    sand to required shape to the vehicles contours. Sanding the filler is best done using P80/
    P120 grits, coarse grades are available but if used further filling might be required. If there
    are small imperfections fill in with a knifing stopper and sanded with P180 grit.

    Any bare metal areas should have a self-etching primer applied. Mixing ratios are normally
    1 part primer + 1 part solution (follow manufacturers instructions)

    Once the repairs have been completed apply a 2K primer, over the filled areas, commonly
    known as spot priming. If the substrate of the whole vehicle panel is poor you might decide
    to the primer the whole panel. In this situation make sure that the area to be painted has
    been cleaned and sanded prior to the primer being applied. In this case apply a degreasing
    solution over the panel having sanded with P600 - P800 grit.

    Apply the 2K primer


    Mixing ratio depends on each manufacturer. 4 parts primer (or 5 parts primer) + 1 part
    hardener plus 10-20% 2K thinners. Apply 2- 4 coats allowing a flash time between coats of 5
    to 10 mins. Thinning ratio’s can change depending on the spray gun set up. Once the
    primer has dried wet sand with Grit P600 - P800 prior to applying the Basecoat colour coat.
    It can help prior to sanding the Primer to apply a guide coat. This is light misty spray of
    black so that it is easier to see the sanding process. After sanding blow off any dust and use
    a tack cloth to remove any small residue or dust particles.

    Alternative to 2K Primer
    As an alternative to using 2K Primer it is possible to use Lechler 05548 Primer, which does
    not require an activator/hardener.

    2 Colourtone Ltd, Colourtone House, Horton Street , Higher Hillgate, Stockport SK1 3L
    Website https://www.colourtone.com Tel No: 0161-477-6970
    Prior to Basecoat Colour:
    Once the primer has dried wet sand with Grit P800 prior to applying the basecoat colour
    coat. It can help prior to sanding the Primer to apply a guide coat. This is light misty spray
    of black so that it is easier to see the sanding process. After sanding blow off any dust and
    use a tack cloth to remove any small residue or dust particles.

    Applying Basecoat Colour


    Stir the paint throughly, poorly stirred paint can change the colour.
    Check the colour against the vehicle on a clean compounded area to ensure that colour is
    correct.
    Mixing Ratio: 1 part basecoat colour : 1 part basecoat thinners.
    Normally 3-4 coats are applied, allowing 3 - 5mins flash between coats. Mist coats are need
    to effect the metallic finish. Spray gun set up will depend on your equipment. Normally a
    high pressure spray gun is used at around 45psi.
    This product is air dried and will need a clearcoat/lacquer which should be applied 10-20
    mins after it has dried. It is important to apply the clearcoat within 8 hours of the basecoat
    colour.
    It is important not to mark or sand the basecoat colour.

    Applying Clearcoat/ Clear Lacquers


    2K Clearcoat/lacquers will require the use of activators/hardeners (contains poly
    isocynate). Normally the mixing ratio will be 2 parts clear and 1 part Activator plus 2K
    thinners to adjust for spraying viscosity. Some Clears might have slightly different mix ratio
    so essential to read manufacturers instructions to obtain the best results. 2K clears provide
    tough, durable and a great gloss direct from the gun. This can be cut and polished to
    remove any blemishes once dried.

    Alternative to 2K Clear - 1K Acrylic Clearcoat


    We sell a RFU Clearcoat, this does not require any activator/hardner and as suggested is
    ready for use. Ideal for door shuts, and small repairs.

    Things to do:
    Use a water trap between air compressor and spray gun.
    Keep the workshop area warm.
    Keep surface clean.

    Things to avoid:
    Do not leave a primer coat on the vehicle overnight as primers can absorb moisture.
    Make sure your air lines are clear of water. Use a water trap, between the compressor and
    spray gun. Ignoring the above can result in something called micro-blistering.

    Check out our range of Basecoat products available from our website.

    Disclaimer
    This information is given as a general guidance without any warrantee and it is advised that reading the
    manufacturers data and technical sheets is always advised.

    Colourtone Ltd, Colourtone House, Horton Street , Higher Hillgate, Stockport SK1 3L 3
    Website https://www.colourtone.com Tel No: 0161-477-6970
    Colourtone Ltd Branches:
    STOCKPORT (H.O.)
    Colourtone House
    Horton Street Manchester
    Higher Hillgate Southport
    Stockport Wirral
    Cheshire
    SK1 3LR

    Tel:- 0161-477-6970 Website: www.colourtone.com

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