Paint - Waterbased
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Having painted my own car three years ago and being quite happy with it. I am at the stage I have some aprts I want to replace / repaint. When I painted it originaly I used 2pack paint mixed with celly thinners. I was all set to do this agian. I popped along to my usaual supplier only to find out I can no longer get 2pack. My worry is little knowledge of the waterbased type paints that are available. Has anybody used them in a DIY paint job. What are the pros and cons? Can it be used in a home garage or do I need an oven to bake it once its on. Any help greatly appreciated

Try Jawel they seem to still be selling 2K to the general public.

You can treat water borne paint in the same way as 2 pack. Its not necessarily the the correct way but you can get good results. Just make sure you have the correct water based thinner and mixing ratios. You need to put a good lacquer over the top.

Paul

I seriously doubt it!

As above, Jawel on eBay for 2K, still selling at at the moment.

There are two others on eBay still as well.

I've been dreading the loss of 2k to the public as I can't see how I can harden water based in a home environment.

Can't even stock up on 2k because of the shelf life of the hardener.....

Schrödinger's cat - so which one am I ???

I seriously doubt it!

2K is still available a some factors but most have moverd onto water based>

The only part that is water based is the base coat (colour) then you still have 2k lacquer on top, the main trick is to make sure its completely dry be for you lacquer or i WILL fook up.

As paul says its air movement that makes it dry not a hardner so it can be done at home, it does take longer to dry than the solvent base tho.

The prob some of you will have is if youve painted a 2k direct gloss (solid colours) and you carnt get it any anymore youl have to go the base a lacquer route as obviously they dont make a solid water.

Rick

Schrödinger's cat - so which one am I ???

Correct

Paul

I seriously doubt it!