single-stage 2K satin black for alloys ?

[carl0s]

I have some BMW alloys that are either matte or satin black.. still unsure the subtleties of that, but I'm saying satin black.

I might want to touch them up / repair some scuffing.

Would I be correct in saying that what I want is a 2 pack hardened/activated single-stage (i.e. no clear) paint? The wheels don't appear to have any kind of clearcoat at the moment, that I can tell. Not a matte clear or anything.

I did buy such a paint a few years ago for doing framework on a bike but I never used it and I think the tins rusted up. However a recent search didn't turn up much.. like I might be using the wrong terminology, or, people mix up their own with basecoat and clear.

Any ideas?

Also, is this much different to, say, an epoxy primer - 2k primer. Is that an iso activator or something entirely different?

 

[steveo3002]

something like this? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192329897687

 

[carl0s]

something like this? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192329897687

thank you. seems like searching for "single stage" was the problem.. they just call it 'direct' or simply '2k'
bought some

 

[steveo3002]

glad to help

 

[MetalMonkey]

Direct gloss is what you are referring to.

Yes, you will need a separate hardener and compatible thinners, it will still contain iso cyanates so is extremely hazardous and should be sprayed with an air fed mask.
I tend to do clear over base for alloys as the clearcoats are very durable and easier to touch up if you scrape them.

 

[carl0s]

Direct gloss is what you are referring to.

Yes, you will need a separate hardener and compatible thinners, it will still contain iso cyanates so is extremely hazardous and should be sprayed with an air fed mask.
I tend to do clear over base for alloys as the clearcoats are very durable and easier to touch up if you scrape them.

Cheers. Yes I have an air fed mask - a Breathe Cool electric thing.

 

[barracuda816]

Careful, not sure you have an air fed mask rather than a positive pressure? It needs to take fresh air from outside your spray environment. Often it’s hooked up to the compressor.

 

[ajlelectronics]

Cheers. Yes I have an air fed mask - a Breathe Cool electric thing.

That is not the right PPE.

 

[carl0s]

The Breathe Cool goes outside or in a different building, has a super long hose, and feeds air into a full face mask.

 

[carl0s]

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