1K vs 2K Auto Paint
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2020
- In this video I show the difference between 1k auto paint and 2k auto paint. 1k paints have been around for a long time and is an older method of spray painting. It is safe to spray at home or garage and you can also get a great finish.
In this video I go into detail the differences and how to get that 1k acrylic looking awesome.
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I painted my car with 1k a year ago in my garage. I'd never painted before, just learned from CZcams. A year later it still looks awesome and its easy to fix mistakes and damage with thee acrylic. 2k hardens on your lungs and your neighbours lungs if you don't have a proper booth. It's not worth the risk.
1k acrylic over spray doesn't stick to everything either. Just need more coats
What 1k spray can product you use?
@@beptex2858 I used a spray gun. Concept paints from memory. About 4 coats of colour and six coats of clear. It still looks great.
Which one is more durable though?
@@jerryp2433 2k
I'm impressed that you talk about the safety hazards of 2k paint. I wasn't initially aware of this until I did some research before improving my classic car. I'm disappointed that most other 2k paint demonstrations on you tube do not mention this very important subject! I'm happy to use 1k paint with protective clothing, nitrile gloves and a filtered face mask at home. However I have found that some 1k epoxy primers still contain he dreaded iso stuff. Keep making this very informative and useful videos.
Love how comprehensive this video is! Lots of good information in the video. I feel like I'm in university. This is the definition of a quality video.
Thanks for revisiting this comparison. Watched your first one years ago and finally about to start on a resto at home in 1k. The insight and guidance is invaluable!
Keep up the great work 👍
Amazing mirror finish polish, great to see 1K vs 2K, and the extra work for the results with 1K. Cheers for the vid.
I called around A LOT of different places to get custom paint mixed up, called VG Auto Paint and had the best customer experience EVER! He not only was able to get the colour that i wanted (rose gold), but went the extra step in getting the tone right to the exact colour i wanted. Couldn't be happier with the service provided.
Love your vids matey. No BS, No hype... just great info.
Keep em coming, please!
Cheers from Perth
Very helpful to those of us with little to no experience in painting. I do not have a booth and always wanted to do a paint job. I am into airbrushing right now and want to clear over it too.
Awesome video. Excellent content, delivered with extreme clarity and detailed explanations. You really help us learn by covering all areas thoroughly. Peace!
Thanks. I'm currently reading a book on prep and finish. I'm stuck somewhere, i had to prospect to comprehend that passage. Your video answered my prayers 🙏.
Thank you very much. I was looking for a good explanation on 1k and 2k. I got a bonus education with buffering pads. I wish I would’ve known more about acrylic, since I am painting my car at home
Another great video, seen the bonnet in the store last weekend and it looked great under the lights. Keep up with the videos, would like to see more content. The more that are focused on the DIY the better, even look at re doing some of the older videos with an updated look and new products.
A brilliant video that answers many questions. Thanks for making and sharing it.
It would be great if you did a video with a list with all the things you need to do a home project, for first triers as myself.
So glad this popped up in my search results on polishing pads. Subscribed all alerts. Well done thank you.
I have never seen a paint shop so neat & clean.
Great video to watch for beginners in spraying lots of information thanks keep going man
Great video ! Another good vid would be about the compatibility of primers with 2k or when to use etch primer (or when could you possibly use it)
Im flabbergasted lol only three days wait for acrylic before wet sanding with only 1200 grit, then compounding for a great finish. I'm no expert but I have to wait at least a week, start with 1200 then go 1500 then 2000 and even 2500, then compound and I still get scratches on the finish. You make it look easy! Great job!
Brilliant vid, really informative, thank you so much for posting.
Super helpful and easy to follow. Very informative. You rock!
Great video. I am a newbie when it comes to painting cars. There seem to so many types of paints and ways to put it on that it is confusing to me. Your videos make it a little easier to figure out. Thanks for sharing.
Good video, most car snobs say "only use 2k cuz it's sooo great," but it seems like even they don't fully understand the benefits and drawbacks.
Never managed to buff 1k clear to even OK level of gloss. Used 2k clear in spray can recently and it was absolutely brilliant, except for solvent pop on edges of part but that is my mistake air drying it too quick.
Great video mate, I stopped using 1k years ago , still use the primer though
Great video. Doing classic car at home. Solid blue colour, not sure whether to use clear or six coats of acrylic.
Quality material. Very informative. Can you please give some info (like in a video) on how to make a spray-booth setup and what are the main things to consider?
Thanks I appreciate the comparison. Keep up the great work.
I watched another video comparing 1k and 2k. One tip was 2k is resistant to solvents. That’s important for automotive use. The buffing of the clear on 1k gave great results. I may try on the one k application that I’ve already applied. I had one spray can of 2k and it worked great. Maybe buffing later will improve the finish. You’ve got an amazing set up but I’m not able to do that so DIY is where I’m at.
Exquisitely done. Lots of love from the Middle East and keep going.
Great video I been stuck on a backyard project trying to decide on 1k vs 2k since I know 2k give a better of the gun result. But after what you said that most likely you will need to polish the 2k aswell then maybe safety could be better and use 1k. So for me I’ll use 1k since I don’t have Booth at home only have a good mask but my neighbour I’m sure doesn’t. So maybe 1k is more considerate for us backyard project guys
Brilliant well informed video .keep up the great work👍
Thanks for the honest advice and your time 👍👍
Wow the finish on both alil extra work an she looks amazing
Great work! I learned what I was looking for and was entertained
Awesome video, thanks. If you read these comments, can you answer a couple questions for me please? If I build a temporary spray booth in my shop for a job this winter, is there a heat source that is ‘safest?’ I will have an exhaust fan and intake fan for the booth, and the heat source will be outside the spray booth. Also, is it best to source paint like Duplicolor, or should a guy be finding a ‘paint store’ for paints? Thank you.
Great vid, thanks. Do you have any experience with iso-free 2k? It's meant to be not so harmful, but I am curious whether it gives equally good finish. Sanding is OK on a flat panel, but for example can't imagine doing wheels like this, not to mention durability difference.
You know I went oh well thats no great, but you had no doubts that it could look as good and you were right. Might just put the effort into arcylic. I have spent weeks painting my sports bar, may as well finish the job right.
Great video dude. Both look great
The detail in this short video is awesome. Just important stuff you need to know. Like how not to poison yourself, lol.
Hi. I really liked this video. many thanks. I do lots of motorcycle restorations so the resistance to petrol is one of the top requirements. I am switching to 2k type paints and have used "solid" colour ones successfully. I now want to use "Base" colour" and "Clear-coat" . QUESTION: at 2:18 you mix the base coat with "REDUCER"...Is this the same as the HARDENER the primer and clear coats require...OR is it just a THINNER and the base coat is simply a 1K type?....Much appreciate it if you can explain please. many thanks...
Huh, was wondering this! Usually I use 1K base coat, 1K primer, and 2K clear when I do things with a spray can. All the benefits of 2K protection without the hassle of having to get a full spray-booth setup.
Me too... I’ve never had any reaction issues
So its ok to use 2k clear coat over 1k base
How long do you wait for your base to dry before you put the 2k clear on?
@@KrayzieRyan 24 hours
Hi, been following your excellent work from Qatar. I will be painting my Truck at home using a spray gun and have 1k Primer with 1K basecoat, however, 1 K clear coat here is only available in spray cans. Can i apply a 2k clear on the 1k primer/basecoat combination?
So the 2K primer can take the place of the body filler, etch primer and the puddy?
So if let's say you had deep chips in the paint or paint damage that goes down to the primer. For example I had some deeps chips gauges in the rear hatch of my 2015 Toyota Rav 4. would I sand those areas to the primer or to the metal then use the 2 K primer filler ,let it dry and use just 600 grit to smooth out those areas then finally paint and clear coat?
Last question . Can I use a 2K primer then use 1 k paint and 2K clear coat?
Thank you
Awesome vid man! Very informative.
Great video and detailed explanation, thank you very much
hello sir can you share with me the spray gun size and pressure on each step of painting 2k primer, 2k paint and 2k clearcoat.
Great video. What size tips did you use for acrylic?
Thanks for the lesson, nice job man.
Can you please let me know the durability between 1k vs 2k? Eg. how resistance it is to petrol, scratch and impact. Thanks
This was very helpful. Thanks mate
Can you use 2k primer and then 1k paint ? Great video. Helped me with lot of question marks.
hi mate, any chance of showing us how to paint Mazdas Soul Red Crystal in of your future vids?
Thanks
Fantastic site , just a question very close to a bike tank finish have a 2k primer the base coat states it's 1 and 2k have a 2k clear coat . On the edge of finishing the primer prep couple of spots but ok .I am working in 36c btw these are rattle can fyi . I am in clean room thx
I appreciate the effort you put into making this video👏🫡
Hey thanks a million as that really did clear things up for me !!! Cheers.
Fantastic video, is it any harder to spray 2pack than spraying Acrylic
Acrylic for me.. as my zx was painted in acrylic in 1982.. I will be out to VG soon for paint.
Nice, I have a question, can we mix the hardener to Acrylic lacquer Clear?
Hi mate - how long did you leave between the spray and wet sand/polish for the 1k?
Real professional keep it up.
I’m planning to shoot my truck at home, due to covid, so I’m curious what acrylic your using here. Enamel, urethane? If so most auto paint mixers that I speak to tell me I need a acrylic hardener/Catalyst, otherwise it won’t dry quickly. Wouldn’t this be just as dangerous as 2k? I would love your thoughts on this?
I’m blown away by the results of the 1k! And on black too, that’s what really proves the results. I’m wondering about the durability and solvent resistance though??
Overfill your gas tank a couple of times to find out. The paint will spiderweb/crack. 2k if you plan on keeping your vehicle.
@@victoreous626 that’s what I suspected!
@@victoreous626 not if you put hardener in it. he didnt use it at all. a waste of time.
Point of interest you can use 2k primer with acrylic paint and you can buy primer filler for acrylic as well, the base colour is interchangeable
could you mix the last of the base coat with like 30% clean and continue doing the clear coat with a lower % of the base coat
Watched, liked, subscribed and happy ! Awesome vid !
Outstanding video. I would question one comment though, about the 2 pack being potentially harmful over a long period of time. I would not use 2 pack even once with self contained breathing apparatus
Don't forget the up keep on acrylic, you'll be forever polishing shine back as it fades real quick
Exactly.and it just isnt as deep a look as 2k
He is so right 2k is super dangerous, ,it's basically a 2 part resin and air born if in hailed would not be good not to mention the killer fumes it produces when the hardener is mixed , I wish you could hire a spray booth in Sydney
OMG you're so right! Why am I struggling to rent a paint booth in Sydney?!
Great practical instruction. Thank you.
We can still get Duco3000 with is a type of nitrocellulose paint, I did my old beetle with it.
Thanks Dave very good video.
Can you please do a review on the concept super gloss clear in aerosol thanks
ohh so if im budget minded could i use 1k for primer and base and then 2k only for clear. and then get a nice ish finish? nice video btw
Thanks for this. Really helpful 👍
You couldn't say one looks better than the other. 👍
Great video well explained thank you
What is your air pressure at the cap for a single stage with hardner
Loving these videos, any recommendations on how to set up a reliable but cost effective spray booth (with and without a garage)
With a garage? Plastic on the walls. Wet the plastic so lint and particles stick better to it
@@ttiization home built by jeff has a video on how he setup his home spray booth in his garage. Although, his is fairly permanent I think.
Recently seen inflatable spray booths, haven't spent the money or tested them personally. I usually just use the one at work.
Some paint shops rent their booths.
Huge help, thanks!
Now I know which I will use on my build. I have experience with acrylics from finishing guitars. I have space for small parts in my booth and a greenhouse the car will fit in lol.
Will the 1K clear withstand solvents as good as 2K clear? Is it just the 1K paint that is more fragile than the 2K?
Bro i like all your video but please tell me which is your original channel Costomspraymods or gun man
Hey please answer , does 1k paint goes off in contact with gasoline or petrol ,, once it completely dry?
Hope this don't sound stupid but after you have clear coated with 1k should you no longer use a wax and grease remover to clean before you sand. I noticed you only used water ?
Interesting knowledge 👍👏this is what inspired me on my channel 🤩🤩🤩
Thank you, this is awesome information!!
Thank you awesome work
Is there roll-on 2k primer in Oz?
nicely done vid cheers mate.
excellent my man. thanks
Yes it really helps thanks for sharing 👍 😊
Great video mate
Great video. Thank you!
Does that mean you can paint this type of base coat at home even tho it’s 2k base with a reducer because there isn’t a hardener?
just what I needed to know. Thanks so much.
Great video
Great video mate! Love your skills and sharing. I've painted 1K recently (primer, base and clear) and the clear coat was just as you said.... semi dull and lacklustre.
I might try painting a 2k clear over the 1K base next time (instead of using a 1K clear on top). Best of both worlds :D in terms of safety and cost effectiveness.
well if you are going with 2K clear, why not as go with 2K base and clear?
Thanks mate great video !
Thank you , I will be spraying my old Kawasaki in acrylic soon , if you could do a video on a bike patrol tank it would be appreciated 👍 I have sprayed some tanks before and I struggle with polishing the corners and high points, also it would be good to see how you paint on pinstripes, cheers Mark .
Look through the videos. Dave has done lots of the type you have asked for. They helped me a lot with my bike
Hand buff and up to the ridges, not across them
Don't do it