Cars & Automobiles

Modern day cars are mostly painted in either a 2K System (paint with a hardener) or a Basecoat Clear Coat System (a colour is applied and then a clear is put on top)

All paints are applied by spray and as such correct safety equipment is a must.  This is especially true of all two pack paints where an airfed respirator should be used.  If in doubt ring us and we can recommend a professional to do the job for you.

Primers

Etch Priming	2K Priming	Single Pack Priming
Used when there is bare metal - provides a 'key' for the primer or top coat to adhere to.	Offers a high build and a good sandable surface.  There is no shrinkage or sinkback with a 2K primer and this is what we would recommend for your pride and joy.	Easy to use - no hardeners.
Spies 4085 - Excellant single pack etch (needs a primer such as 5310 as well) Epoxy Primer - Offers etch and priming all in one.  This is a two pack product.  Can be used for wet on wet procedures. Acid Etch - The best that there is.  This is a two pack (4075/4076).  Requires a primer such as 5310.	Spies 5310 - Primer/ Filller - Top quality primer Good Value primers: Mipa Primer Roberlo Primer	Spies Primer Filler

Colour

2K Colour	Basecoat	Enamel
2K colour is mainly used for solid colours (ie not metallic).  All 2K paints require a hardener.  These products should be applied by a professional as they do contain isocynates.	Basecoat is used for a  metallic or pearl effect.  Basecoat does need a clear to be put over it. This can be either a single pack or 2 pack clear.	Older technology.  A very cheap option.  Colours are limited, especially silvers and there are no pearls.  A good choice for machinery, trailers etc.
Spies Hecker Hi-Solids Metalux Medium-Solids	Spies Hecker Metalux Base	Quick Dry Enamel

Clears

2K Hi Solids Clear	2K MS Clear	Single Pack Clear
This is a premium clear, with low VOC, giving a real depth to the finished job	This is a good quality clear with options for a very fast finish	This is a simple easy to use product.  It does not have the same depth that the 2K clears have
Spies Hecker Lechler Clear	Spies Hecker 8045 Turbo Clear	1K Clear