2K Direct Gloss Aerosol Without Base Coat??

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 2:10 am
I am planning to paint my lawn mower with a aerosol 2K direct gloss Kawasaki green but I wanted to know if I can get away with just a zinc primer and then the 2K direct gloss or will I need a base coat as well??



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:49 am
No basecoat needed at all, if using a single stage paint.

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 10:02 am
Thanks for that. What is the basecoat for then?

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 10:18 am
Maybe a little definition of terminology.....

Basecoat or base coat: is the colour that goes under clear coat.

Primer goes under the base coat or under the 2K Direct Gloss

2K Direct Gloss is a topcoat that does the job of both basecoat and clear, in that it is coloured and gives a lasting shiny finish.

Without knowing what kind of "zinc primer" you're using I'd be reluctant to say whether it will work or not. Zinc primers are not commonly used in automotive work so if it comes from a different manufacturer, or even a different product line it may not be suitable.

Certainly you do need a primer, but best to get one that comes from the same brand/family as the 2K DG that you're using.

If you use the correct primer then spraying your 2K DG over it will be fine.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:19 am
NFT5 wrote:Maybe a little definition of terminology.....

Basecoat or base coat: is the colour that goes under clear coat.

Primer goes under the base coat or under the 2K Direct Gloss

2K Direct Gloss is a topcoat that does the job of both basecoat and clear, in that it is coloured and gives a lasting shiny finish.

Without knowing what kind of "zinc primer" you're using I'd be reluctant to say whether it will work or not. Zinc primers are not commonly used in automotive work so if it comes from a different manufacturer, or even a different product line it may not be suitable.

Certainly you do need a primer, but best to get one that comes from the same brand/family as the 2K DG that you're using.

If you use the correct primer then spraying your 2K DG over it will be fine.


Perfect Chris that is brilliant as you have explained it very well, I have some knowledge of car spray paint etc but not enough, now I am armed with your knowledge I can get on with my little project :-)

Thanks again for the help... Craig.

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