[SEL] Muffler paint- 2K feedback wanted

[Jerry Evans]

At 07:00 PM 09/11/2007, you wrote:
>From: William Young <wmlyoung at yahoo.com>
>Subject: Re: [SEL] Muffler paint- 2K feedback wanted
>
>Jerry-san, What is 2K paint?  Oom Bill

Hi Oom Bill-san,
         2K paint (a.k.a. as 2 Pack) is a two component paint system - 
usually mixed 2 parts base (the colour) to 1 part hardener (clear). It is 
widely used as an automotive finish and is good at covering small 
imperfections (like sanding scratches) as well as attaining a very high gloss.
         I think (but may be wrong) that it is a polyurethane based system 
and the hardeners come in different "speeds" for want of a better word. 
Slow, medium and fast. Slow is used in hot conditions and helps by allowing 
the paint to "flow" before curing. Fast is used under colder conditions.
         It must be used under very well ventilated conditions and a 
respirator mask is also preferable due to the fact that it contains 
isocyanate which can be dangerous when vaporized and inhaled.
         2K is not a brand name but rather a type of paint made by most 
paint manufacturers under their brand names.
         A Google search for "2K Paint" brings a lot more information.
         I hope this helps.
Keep well

Keep the revs up (or down)
Jerry Evans
Near Johannesburg in Sunny South Africa.
(Winners of the 2007 Rugby World cup).
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