First Time With Single Stage--Always Shot 2 Stage

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:46 pm
Hi Guys,

I may be shooting something in single stage. Never done that as everything has been a bc/cc job. Sounds strange I know as most of you probably started out on a SS paint. Just curious, is the technique any different from 2 stage? I know the mixing is different but I do follow the tech sheet. Advice?

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:59 pm
always look over the tech sheet, but its just about like shooting clear metallics can be a challenge sometimes with getting the flake on even. you can fix it by putting a mist coat on your last coat hold the gun back about 12 -16 in. and spray a light mist on. best done when your last coat is slightly tacky but not to dry, also not to wet.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 9:24 pm
Rebel Racing wrote:Hi Guys,

I may be shooting something in single stage. Never done that as everything has been a bc/cc job. Sounds strange I know as most of you probably started out on a SS paint. Just curious, is the technique any different from 2 stage? I know the mixing is different but I do follow the tech sheet. Advice?

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Is it a Solid color?
I had problems with solid color miss match, Two different batches mixed by same person on different days. Showed up during cut and Buff ended up respraying panel.

I sprayed it the same as Clear coat.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:21 pm
Sorry Guys, I should of been more descriptive.... it will be a solid color--a dark red. Of course I will do a spray out panel to se how it looks but just wondered if a SS is sprayed much different than the 2 stage I am used to.

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:40 am
Depends on what single stage you're using.
Lacquer, enamel, or urethane?
They all are quite different to spray.
If you're using urethane, it sprays and behaves just like 2K clear coat (urethane)
that you use for covering basecoat.
It's basically the same thing only with color added.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:49 am
JCCLARK wrote:Depends on what single stage you're using.
Lacquer, enamel, or urethane?
They all are quite different to spray.
If you're using urethane, it sprays and behaves just like 2K clear coat (urethane)
that you use for covering basecoat.
It's basically the same thing only with color added.
Yes, it will be a urethane. This is good info for me. I know I will have to experiment a bit but with my gun, I shoot base at 29 psi and up it to 32 for clear. Sounds like I will start out at 32 with the SS. Thanks!!

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:23 am
Be careful with urethanes, some use a different activator mix ratio,
most clears are 4 to 1 but some urethanes are 3 to 1.
Also, some urethanes are "thinner" than clear coats and don't
need to be reduced at all.
Just FYI to keep in mind. :mrgreen:
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 9:26 am
JCCLARK wrote:Be careful with urethanes, some use a different activator mix ratio,
most clears are 4 to 1 but some urethanes are 3 to 1.
Also, some urethanes are "thinner" than clear coats and don't
need to be reduced at all.
Just FYI to keep in mind. :mrgreen:
For sure. I know it will take a different hardener and the mix ratio will be different. I'll follow the tech sheet to the letter. Thanks!!



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 11:30 am
JCCLARK wrote:Be careful with urethanes, some use a different activator mix ratio,
most clears are 4 to 1 but some urethanes are 3 to 1.
Also, some urethanes are "thinner" than clear coats and don't
need to be reduced at all.
Just FYI to keep in mind. :mrgreen:

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