Cellulose over 2 pack

[Ex Boy Racer]

Hi

I have a TR6 that was restored 15 years ago and sprayed in 2 pack. It now really needs a respray.

In the dim distant I used to enjoy spraying my own cars in cellulose, and a bit of time and effort gave a really nice finish.

The bodywork of my car is still good - it will only need flatting. So, my question is, will cellulose react with the 2 pack or can it just go straight over?

Thanks for any help!

[Penelope Stopit]

I am pretty sure you will encounter problems doing this, stick to the 2 pack as it is much better and Celly will fade

[steveo3002]

the 2k should be a good base as long as its not flakey or crazed etc

yeah 2k would be a better option , but you can use celly if thats what you want to do

[Ex Boy Racer]

I prefer to use cellulose for health and safety reasons. Plus I've done it before. 2 pack would have to go to a sprayer and they're all quoting 3-4K which is a lot of money!

But cells no good if it reacts!

[steveo3002]

it wont react , 2k is a better base than celly

(assuming its all sound and in good condition)

[Ex Boy Racer]

Great; thanks for the advice.

I'll get my wet and dry out!

I know celly isn't as durable as 2 pack, but a lot of coats gives a lovely deep colour

[227bhp]

Ex Boy Racer said:

Great; thanks for the advice.

I'll get my wet and dry out!

I know celly isn't as durable as 2 pack, but a lot of coats gives a lovely deep colour

Plus it will give it that original look that 2k lacks.

If my memory serves me well Cellulose will go over 2k, but not the other way around; 2k won't go over Celly.

[Ex Boy Racer]

227bhp said:

Ex Boy Racer said:

Great; thanks for the advice.

I'll get my wet and dry out!

I know celly isn't as durable as 2 pack, but a lot of coats gives a lovely deep colour

Plus it will give it that original look that 2k lacks.

If my memory serves me well Cellulose will go over 2k, but not the other way around; 2k won't go over Celly.

Yep... Totally agree with that sentiment. Can't beat old-fashioned paint!

[With these feet]

You can put 2k over celly, moons ago we used celly primer and 2k topcoat. Admittedly you have to watch out as the thinners in the 2k can reactivate the primer!

Still, the 2k if done properly is a good base.

Personally I'd go 2k again, celly just doesn't do the best job.

[Penelope Stopit]

Celly was good in its day but not now

[one eyed mick]

Is not cellulose very difficult to obtain nowadays ? on the grounds of H+S ,may be wrong but it rattles a loose tile somewhere

[rambo19]

227bhp said:

Plus it will give it that original look that 2k lacks.

If my memory serves me well Cellulose will go over 2k, but not the other way around; 2k won't go over Celly.

I have not used celly in years, but, I always thought celly could only go over celly?

[paintman]

If in doubt about what you're applying anything over always carry out a test in an out of sight area first. If no reaction you will PROBABLY be OK. If there is a reaction - or you'd rather be safe than sorry - apply isolator first.