2K basecoat mix

[fatboi]

I have 2K basecoat dark amethyst pearl and was wondering how I should mix it?
What ratio of thinners, paint, hardener etc
Also what ratio of laquer, thinners, hardener for the clearcoat?
Thanks

 

[kieran.ek9]

You should get data sheet from supplier of the paint,as most of them are all different ratio depending on brand .

 

[fatboi]

oh right. nah nothing like that. don't think it's that legit lol. but there colour match is usually very good.
think I'm just going to take it to a pro to finish it. At least I've prepped and primed it.

 

[joshslater]

what manufacturers paint is the base coat?
if you let me know i can find out and possibly get the data sheets from work tomorrow,
normally the basecoat is mixed 1:1 or 2:1 with 2k universal thinners
the lacquer depends on the brand aswell, most of the lacquer we sell is 2:1 with activator and then 10% thinners

 

[Championship White]

As Josh said you need the data-sheet, there are other things to think about such as the time window you have after applying the base-coat to shoot the clear.

 

[leeK9]

not many professional painters will spray a car that has been prep'd and primed by someone else

 

[davemorris]

not many professional painters will spray a car that has been prep'd and primed by someone else

spot on! if i get a part/car in prepped by someone else, i start all over again and do the prep, that way i know its been done properly