1K clear coat
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How many coats of clearcoat to apply?
Applying 2 coats of clearcoat is enough to have enough layer thickness. Do you want the clear coat to have more ‘body’? Then apply another layer of clear coat.
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How much time between coats of clearcoat?
5 minutes time between coats of clearcoat is sufficient. By keeping a time of 5 minutes between coats of clearcoat, the varnish has enough time to evaporate.
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What is 1K clearcoat?
1K clear coat is a fast-drying clear coat consisting of 1 component. A 1K clear coat can be ordered in spray cans and tins. In addition, a clear coat is available in high gloss, matt and satin.
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How do you apply 1K clearcoat?
1K clear coat is applied in 2 to 3 layers. You also apply 1K clear coat with a spray can or sprayer. When applying 1K clear coat, make sure you maintain a spraying distance of 25 to 30 cm.
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What is the difference between clearcoat and paint by colour?
The difference between clear lacquer and colour lacquer is that you spray a clear lacquer as a varnish over the colour lacquer. A clear varnish is transparent and a coloured varnish contains pigments that give the paint colour.
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Which 1K lacquer is best?
Which 1K lacquer is best varies from user to user. Where some find water-based lacquer best, others find a conventional thinner lacquer best.
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