Robbyrockett2
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the gel is still pushing it though. The overspray is big droplets that dont go far but it is pretty smelly.
I will do that. I am trying to do some project which could be repeatable and I was thinking how to get costs down to a minimum. But this is great idea. Maybe it would be very cheap. My stepdad is old school biker(70+ years old-he actually raced with bikes when people still were pushing bikes at starting line), his buddies have bunch of interests and I know one is spraying cars. I could probably get away with a beer or two.If you go to a body shop, it doesn't have to cost a lot, they likely only charge you a few €s if it's only a couple panels at a time, they do those with left over stuff they might otherwise have to throw away, all you need to do is ask them, I'm sure there will be a body shop close to where you live, go vist them and discuss it with them, you might even be able to help them in some way of they need something airbrushed.
I can't find gel in my country.. I used keywords gel clear -.-As a last resort on a flat panel you can wax some acrylic sheet or put wax paper on top of glass, brush the gel on your panel and put it face down on the sheet to cure. Pop it off and bam. No spraying, nice pretty finish
Just be sure its not polycarbonate
Acrylic is better than the paper because you can turn it over and see theres no air bubbles.
Anyways, Malky gave you the most practical direction it sounds like
Thank you, I am gonna investigate a little what are all of my options including with this stuff. Ordering from uk is not a problem if I can't get it here. I just need to decide what path is the optimal for me.http://www.easycomposites.co.uk/#!/...ylester/superior-clear-polyester-gelcoat.html
http://www.easycomposites.co.uk/#!/...er/epoxy-bonding-polyester-gelcoat-clear.html
https://www.cfsnet.co.uk/acatalog/Clear_Spray_Gel_Coat_Clear.html
Something like these.
I dont know if you can get them from there but maybe theres something in the wording on these that can help you find it.
Now that I think more on it, not having worked with those brands Id probably use a thick sheet of waxed glass rather than acrylic ,its impossible to predict if it will work right with PC or acrylic.
Its something I worked out a long time ago with the specific products I use.
all of your ideas are good brainstorming which helps so I can decide where to go. I can always change my workflow down the road if I see it is worth it. I am realist, I know I would probably curse a lot when doing with new stuffkeep in mind there is a learning curve on this stuff.
As long as youre ordering stuff;
Slick surface polyethylene sheet (hdpe) can eliminate the need for wax too and should work fine with any brand.
It should only cost about $10 for a sheet the size you need. Prices swing wildly from supplier to supplier for some reason.
Its a lot of effort for something that will only work on flat panels and that youre not sure youll use a lot but yeah just giving options.
there are those pour on epoxy clears too but theyre no good if your panels will be used outside in the sunlight.
1k or 2k is just a one part paint or two part. No idea why "k".I found one business which they prepare stuff for sprayin and they also do finish coat. They do 1k and 2k coat. They can spray on plastic,aluminium and bunch of other metals. What is the difference between 1k and 2k?
So if I decide to go that route 2k is better right?1k or 2k is just a one part paint or two part. No idea why "k".
basically noone uses 1k clears anymore. Not as durable and not as quick to put on. Same goes for primer, plus the build on most 1k primers suck compared to 2k or polyester
A lot of base paint is still 1k.
I am double checking just in casefor sure
I found one business which they prepare stuff for sprayin and they also do finish coat. They do 1k and 2k coat. They can spray on plastic,aluminium and bunch of other metals. What is the difference between 1k and 2k?
I thought maybe the paint fumes just made painters resort to spelling phonetically ( kumponint) and then finally couldnt string that many letters together
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