Makeshift curing for 2k paint
Discussion
Is there a feasible alternative to the normal hardener/catalyst for a 2k paint system?
I'm refurbing 2 badges that have black paint infill areas. I have some decent quality rattle can, which is my back up but ideally I'd like higher film build.
I also have 50 mls of leftover gloss black from another job, which will do nicely but needs hardener adding and the hardener has gone off. I believe the paint is epoxy - intended to resist brake fluid - and the hardener was benxoyl peroxide in solvent.
I tried a bit on a test piece last night with a mix of some old BPO hardener from a body filler pack mixed in with thinners, it mixed well but 12 hrs on hasn't cured fully, or even at all.
Is there any alternative to BPO hardener or am I looking at being patient and sourcing more, or going for the rattle cans?
Think I know thr answer as coatings is my day job but perhaps there's a vehicle paint man trick out there I'm unaware of?
I'm refurbing 2 badges that have black paint infill areas. I have some decent quality rattle can, which is my back up but ideally I'd like higher film build.
I also have 50 mls of leftover gloss black from another job, which will do nicely but needs hardener adding and the hardener has gone off. I believe the paint is epoxy - intended to resist brake fluid - and the hardener was benxoyl peroxide in solvent.
I tried a bit on a test piece last night with a mix of some old BPO hardener from a body filler pack mixed in with thinners, it mixed well but 12 hrs on hasn't cured fully, or even at all.
Is there any alternative to BPO hardener or am I looking at being patient and sourcing more, or going for the rattle cans?
Think I know thr answer as coatings is my day job but perhaps there's a vehicle paint man trick out there I'm unaware of?
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