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How does too much hardener affect auto paint?
the paint will crack a lot easier compare to the right mixture..
How much hardner do you put in auto paint?
Different paints require different amounts of hardener. If there is a label on the paint it should have the ratio on that. One part hardener to the about of paint you use will usually be enough. You can't store the paint after the hardener is in it, it will set up in the can. ----- In actuality a 1:1 mixing ratio of paint to hardener (catalyst) will usually result in brittle massively overcatalyzed paint that will flake and/or chip easily. However as previous stated different paints require different amounts of hardener, alway request a Product Data Sheet (PDS) or Technical Data Sheet (TDS) from the paint manufacturer or retrieve one from their website before mixing.
Can you ad paint hardener to oil base paint?
yes
Is there a additive to make gloss paint dry quicker?
That would depend on what type of auto paint. With base coat on most brands, the drying time is controlled by which solvent you use to thin the paint. With acrylic enamel it's drying time is controlled with solvent and a hardener.
How to understand auto paint mixing ratios?
A mixing ratio given as 4:2:1 normally means 4 parts of base product, 2 parts thinner/reducer, and 1 part hardener.However, some paint manufactures add hardener second, and thinner/reducer last.
What happens when forget to use hardener in automotive primer?
The never paint will never harden, mostly stay tacky
What is the procedure for properly mixing auto paint?
Automotive paint is made up of many different colored "toners" which are essentially pure colors of paint made up of pigment, solvent and resin. These colors are mixed together to reproduce any other color. Auto paint manufacturers generate formulas which instruct the person mixing the paint of how much of each toner to add in order to reproduce the desired color. After the color is mixed in the case of basecoat it is simply reduced (thinned) with solvent. In the case of single stage paints and clear coats that color (or clear) is not only mixed with reducer but also a catalyst (hardener) to cause an interlocking process known as a chemical drying process which makes this paint resistant to other solvents and contaminants, this keeps the auto paint from ever wiping off when re-wetted with a solvent.
I would like to paint my Yamaha Banshee's plastics flat black what paint should I use that is flexible like the plastics and will not crack ...and what steps should I take to prep them for paint?
dont use can spray paint it wont hold up to gasoline. paint does not have any paint hardener in it
What is different between catalyst and hardener?
The term catalyst is much more general than the term hardener, since hardening is only one of endless numbers of processes which can be catalysed. A hardener, therefore, would be a specific type of catalyst.
Where can I find auto paint online?
Auto paint can be found on the Menards, Home Depot and Hobo websites. There are other website that has auto paint such as Walmart, Sears, Auto Zone and Pep Boys.
Auto paint and body shop -- Investment and wages?
I'm thinking of starting my own business. How much of an investment would it take to open an auto paint and body shop? How much are the average pay rates for body repair techs?
What is the correct mixture ratio paint to thinners and clear to thinners?
depends on what paint your using. acrylic is upto 50% paint to 50% thinners (same with acrylic clear) and two pack (2k) also depends on what you've got. MS (medium solids) clear or solid colour (not metallic) is 3:1 (3 parts paint : 1 part hardener) and high solids 4:1. hope this helps!?!?!? Basically if it has a hardener then it is two pack (2k) enjoy! :)
