Zero 2K - Thinning
IanHug
03-12-2009, 10:03 AM
I've just started experimenting with Zero 2K clear coat & finding it quite thick.
I was wondering whether anyone tried thinning Zero 2K more than the recommended maximum 25%?
I was wondering whether anyone tried thinning Zero 2K more than the recommended maximum 25%?
JimboCO
03-12-2009, 10:13 AM
I've gone to 50% with no problems. You just have to do really light mist coats and build up the finish. Practice on some scrap to see what works for you.
stevenoble
03-12-2009, 12:14 PM
You can thin it quite a bit more, but not too thin or you may find you get runs more easily. I usually use 5ml clear, 2.5ml hardener and 3ml of thinner, sometimes I up the thinner to 5ml, but I spray more of and lighter coats to keep the runs at bay. You don't want to go down the road of too much thinner though because it could harm the decals and it loses a bit of it's depth and high build qualities, which is the main reason I like it so much in the first place.
IanHug
03-12-2009, 01:18 PM
Thanks very much guys.
I was thinking it might be a bit like epoxy where if you thin too much it stays sticky & won't set.
I was thinking it might be a bit like epoxy where if you thin too much it stays sticky & won't set.
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