Rubbins_Racin

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I am new to the brush and have a question. I am trying to help a friend out and sling some paint on a cracker box boat for him. My question may sound stupid but if I knew the answer I wouldnt ask. If I spray water based paints and seal with a waterbased clear would that be bad. If so any suggestions from people would be appreciated. I stand back and watch the paint gods and hope to be half as good as half of you guys. Thanks in advance!

jonmills

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going in the water yer gonna want to get some proper clearcoat on it, 1k/2k

Rubbins_Racin

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Sorry Jon like I said I am newer to this can you break it down Barney style for me? What is 1k/2k? Thanks for your help jaw hits the floor when I see your work!

Rubbins_Racin

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Still lost on this could anybody offer any insight? Thanks ina advance!

Mark T.

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If you don't know what 1k or 2k clear is, I'd suggest you have a shop clear it.
Not trying to be a prick, but there is a lot more to it then just spraying some paint.

Rubbins_Racin

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Thats what I wanted to see was how detailed it was going to be and what equipment I would need to spray the gloss coat. I will see what I can come up with thanks.

MrUnlimited

If you use a 2 component poly urethane coating it will last for years. I always use for my boats a 2k clear coating. You can ask for it at your local automobile store. Du Pont is such a brand who makes it.

jonmills

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as said, clear isn't the easiest thing to do but if your friend isn't too bothered then just clear it with a can. half decent finishes are acheivable this way.

MrUnlimited

2k poly urethane is harder than a 1k paint and last forever. Besides that a 1k clear coating will become "yellow" after a while.

Rubbins_Racin

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Good info guys I will lay down main coats and then decide if I want to tackle the clearing. I do appreciate all of the info.