Description:
2K Diamond Clear is a Premium High Solids Urethane Clear coat is a high solid clear coat formulated to provide easy application, easy polishing, and long pot life. 2K Diamond Clear offers an excellent high gloss finish, great flow and anti-sagging properties. 2K Diamond Clear is suitable for all top-quality overall, spot and panel finishes. This clear coat resists shrinkage and die back, and retains its glossy appearance whether baked or air-dried. And with advanced UV filters and absorbers, your finishes keep their beauty longer.
- Premium 2K Urethane Clear
- Excellent Hardness; Chemical Resistance & Flexibility
The mixing ratio:
- 2 parts Clear-coat
- 1 part Activator
2K Diamond Clear Kits:
1 Gallon 2K Diamond Clear Kit: Total Mix - 1.5 Gallons of Clear-coat.
- 1 Gallon Clear-coat.
- 2 Quarts Activator
1 Quart 2K Diamond Clear Kit: Total mix - 1.5 Quarts of Clear-coat.
- 1 Quart Clear-coat.
- 1 Pint Activator.
Application:
SURFACE PREPARATION:
EXISTING FINISH: Sand surface with P600-P800 wet or P500-P600 dry, and then clean with Cleaner/Degreaser. Mask object/area to eliminate unwanted overspray. Use a tack cloth to remove any surface contaminates that may have settled on the basecoat.
FLASH / DRYING TIMES:
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AIR DRY |
FORCE DRY |
INFRARED DRY |
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Flash between coats: After First Coat = 10-15 minutes After Second coat = 15-20 minutes Out of Booth: 30—60 minutes (depending on temperature)
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Purge time: 15 minutes. Cycle Time: 40 minutes @ 140ºF/60ºC metal temperature. Dust Free: After full cool down. |
Refer to the infrared manufacturer’s guide for setup recommendations. |
Dry and cure times are dependent on air movement, temperature and film builds.
RECOATING:
2K Diamond Clear may be repaired and recoated after 12-24 hours at 70° F/21° C. 2K Show Clear may be repaired and recoated when force dried after 1 hour cool down.
EQUIPMENT CLEANING:
Clean equipment immediately after use according to local regulations.
POLISHING:
Air Dry: After 24 hours
Force Dry: 1 hours after cool down.
Sanding: Use 2000 grit wet or finer. Or use 2000 DA or finer.
Compounding: Use finishing compound. Apply a thin ribbon of material to the area to be polished. Use a double-sided wool polishing pad or a foam pad. Maintain air polisher or variable speed buffer at 1800-3000 rpm. Remove excess finishing compound with a clean, soft cloth prior to applying finishing polish.