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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Marty
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, Apr 25 2013 04:47 PM
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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.
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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......
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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.
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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 - 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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