2K Clear Coat

2 component clear coat

Clear coats determine the gloss degree of your car, motorcycle, caravan or any other vehicle. Clear varnish is a clear transparent hard protective finish or film. It is applied over car spray paint as a final step to achieve a film for gloss and protection.

Gloss levels clear varnish

We offer the following clear varnish finishes

• High gloss
• Satin gloss
• Matte

2 component clear coat in paint can

2 component clear coat in paint can is specially designed for use with a paint spray-gun. CROP sells clear varnish in different finishes and sizes.

What is the mixing ratio of 2K clear coat?

It is important to use the correct paint mixing ratio. 2K clear coat, unlike the 1K requires a catalyst in order for the car paint to harden. Without a paint hardener, you will have a tacky finish that will never fully dry. A 2K clear coat has a mixing ratio of 2:1. This means that 2 liters of clear coat, requires 1 liter of catalyst.

2K clear coat spray

2 component clear coats describes a clear varnish that needs to be mixed with a paint hardener, catalyst or paint activator. Once it hardens, it is much less susceptible to damages.

Advantages 2K clear varnish

Which clear varnish is best for you? This all depends on the project. 2K clear varnish has the following benefits

• No colour deviation
• Outstanding painting surface
• Ideally suited for large surfaces
• Suitable even at higher ambient temperatures
• Very smooth flow
• Maximum resistance to abrasion and scratches
• Very good polish ability
• Resistant to petrol, chemicals, acids, oils and extreme weather influences
• Heat resistant up to 100 degrees Celsius
• Good paint coverage
• Protection against sun’s UV-rays, which causes fading
• Perfect for indoor and outdoor use
• Easy to use

Disadvantages 2K clear varnish

Fortunately, a 2K clear coat has less drawbacks than a 1K clear coat

• Pot life of maximum 24 hours after catalyst is activated
• Longer drying time in comparison to 1K clear varnish