CONTRASTING CHEMISTRIES
2K paint products are packaged in two containers that must be carefully measured, combined, and stirred until the mixture is smooth. The mixture is then ready to be loaded into the spray gun and applied to the vehicle. Following application, the spray equipment and mixing containers must be cleaned soon afterwards because mixed 2K products have a defined pot life, after which the mixed paint will gel in the gun, if not cleaned out. Once applied, 2K paints will cure slowly by air-drying at room temperature, but often the dry times are accelerated by heating the paint film using forced air baking, or IR lights. Unfortunately, even with the use of heat, the refinisher will often be waiting on the schedule of the paint coating to cure. |
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