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#1 sibhs

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Posted 25 April 2013 - 04:47 PM

Hi Guys,

 

I've sandblasted, and etch primed my Brake and clutch pedal arms (single pack with 10% thinners).  Can I now paint my 2K top coat or do I have to apply a 2K undercoat first?

 

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Posted 25 April 2013 - 05:31 PM

I would have thought 2 k primer first so the paint would stick better

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Posted 25 April 2013 - 06:23 PM

Can't paint 2k over acrylic.  Return to start.



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Posted 25 April 2013 - 06:31 PM

Just paint the pedals with some Acrylic, solved.



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Posted 25 April 2013 - 07:04 PM

^ Thats all i plan to do, blast then undercoat then paint with rattle cans.



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Posted 25 April 2013 - 09:03 PM

Can't paint 2k over acrylic.  Return to start.

Thanks for the response guys.

 

I beg to differ, now I'm no expert but what I've been told by the paint stores is 

 

Etch primer (one part) over bare metal, then 2K undercoat/hi-fill with finally the 2k top coat.  That would be for the exterior panels.

 

Because these are just pedals I was hoping the 2K undercoat could be missed out.  I want a 2K finish on these because they take a bit of wear from use and presume this would give a harder longer lasting result.

 

Cheers

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Posted 25 April 2013 - 09:05 PM

Wow internet forums are so good for advice arnt they.....

 

Yes you can put your 2k over the top.

 

Yes you should have used a 2k epoxy, but its not really going to matter.

 

Also, i dissagree with your paint shop.....PUtting down a 1k etch then 2k over the top is kinda like painting over grease......

 

Cheers.


Edited by Bomber Watson, 25 April 2013 - 09:07 PM.


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Posted 25 April 2013 - 09:18 PM

I was hoping you would advise Bomber. Grease........ that sounds a bit drastic, I gather your exaggerating a bit there. :-)

I will check-out the 2K epoxy next time I'm at the store.

 

Thanks again

 

Marty



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Posted 25 April 2013 - 09:20 PM

Geeze...they are only pedals...brush some por15 on them and you wont have a problem.



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Posted 25 April 2013 - 09:25 PM

Geeze...they are only pedals...brush some por15 on them and you wont have a problem.

I was trying to keep the question simple but I'm actually painting a few other bits and pieces and so while the gun is out why not paint the pedals?



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Posted 25 April 2013 - 09:53 PM

If you need any paint info just ask me



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Posted 25 April 2013 - 09:56 PM

Or if you need to buy paint



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Posted 26 April 2013 - 09:38 AM

Change of carreer gene?

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Posted 26 April 2013 - 11:04 AM

Change of carreer gene?


No but my brother in law is a spray painter and he sells automotive paint now has done for the last 18 years

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Posted 26 April 2013 - 01:47 PM

First hand info is probably easyer but have fun :-)




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