Spray max USC 2k High Gloss Clearcoat Aerosol

Used this to repair motorcycle fairings. I've worked at auto body shop since I was 15yrs old and still know people in the biz. I have to say, this is a great solution (not substitute!) for DIY folks who want a reliable clearcoat but do not want the hassle or price paid for getting an auto body shop to clear for you. I did my prior research on this and other suitable aerosol clear coats and none matched the quality of this product. If you don't know the main contributing factor for this clear versus the other off-the-shelf clearcoats that you can get at an auto store or hardware store, this is a 2 part (2k) clearcoat, which means 1 part clearcoat solvent and 1 part hardener. The hardener is within the aerosol can and requires activation prior to use. Additionally, as the can recommends, this is for professional use. While not a professional by any means, I do have experience painting so that does help as far as prepping and application goes. Don't expect flawless results by just popping open the can and clearing on anything you see - SORRY but it doesn't work that way! Patience is key, not just with this product but with painting in general if you want a good finish.Let me go with this as the first part as I know most people will overlook this aspect (myself included). SAFETY! This isn't your run of the mill rattle can from autozone or home depot and even if it was, you shouldn't be using aerosol spraycans, especially Spraymax 2k in your garage/basement/bedroom unless it is set up properly for ventilation. Wear a respirator!To activate the hardener, shake vigorously for about 2min, remove the attached red button press, turn the can upside down and place the red button on the activator switch (totally made up the name for that part). Using the ball of your hand, press firmly down until it won't go anymore. Make sure you place it either on the ground or something sturdy when doing this. You won't really get any notification that you did it right other than a slight click, but if you did, the red button will stay in place. Then shake for another 2min to ensure proper mixture of the two solvents.As far as application and finish, Spraymax 2k is on point. The spray pattern is super wide, mimicking that of a real spray gun. When spraying, you will also notice that it sprays on SUPER fine which helps it blend well with what you already have laid down. You want overlap 50% of your previous line. The high gloss finish is amazing! You really will be surprised at how nice this sprays as well as the finish. To further the finish even more, Spraymax 2k has great buffability so taking wetsanding with 1500 or greater sandpaper and buffing afterwards will yield you mirror finish!As with all auto painting, your finish will be reliant NOT on just how you spray! People fail to remember that surface preparation as well as outside temperature play a huge role in the outcome of your finish. Again, take the time to prep and paint and you will truly be amazed at this product. You will see beyond the $30 a bottle and notice that in the end it was worth every penny.

Wonderful shine, goes on smooth and super easy to use

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I used on frosted over plastic headlight lenses on a 2007 Buick after using the 3M headlight restoration sanding kit. First time using both products and very impressed. Follow directions to a T. Spray can has pin that needs to be pressed to mix paint. The first few sprays were watery so make sure to test with 5 or 6 sprays on a different material. After that I sprayed on pretty thick and no running. This stuff is sticky ( why it didn’t run) when on hands and wear a mask. It was initially cloudy, give it 10 minutes to dry and it clears up.

Order placedJuly 20, 2024-UPDATE BELOW-this is GOOD STUFF. CHEAP TOO!1: gas resistant.2: rubbing alcohol resistant.3; FIRE RESISTANT HOOO YEA [my bike caught fire and the rubbing alcohol cleaned it right off the clear coat [well 95% of it came off!] the fire was burning for about 1 min and we put it out with a hose.Instructions:when clear coating your gas tank hold the can about 1and a half foot away and do LIGHT COATS aLL OVER.let that dry. and DO IT AGAIN!REPEAT THAT 3-4 times [or as many times as you want, BUT ALLOW IT TO DRY BETWEEN COATS.I did this in one day over the course of 3 hours as it was like 75F outside and it was a dry heat. so it dried pretty damn well quickly.CONS:NOT IMPACT OR SCRATCH OR DENT RESISTANT.got scratched, and dinged. went right through this stuff.flat surfaces hold up better, but edges do not. [like the edges of a metal gas tank]

I picked this up because I wanted a high quality clearcoat I could apply on a backyard auto parts painting project. I painted a grill and two headlight bezels and wanted to make sure I had as much protection as I could from rock chips, etc. This can was good for a couple of light coats followed by a thicker final coat. Don't expect to paint a car with one can by any means. It might be enough for a hood or roof but not much more.First off, this product contains isocyanates, it says so on the can. Bare minimum use a good face mask with organic vapor cartridges. I used a 3M mask and rubber gloves and sprayed it in the middle of my back yard in a light breeze and had no issues, but was sure to stay upwind while spraying it. Isocyanates are NOT something you want to mess with, especially in your lungs. Keep your kids and pets away! Wear a body suit if you have one available, especially in an enclosed space.Make sure you shake the can for 2 minutes like it says on the can, then flip it completely upside down and press straight down with the red button and hold it for a bit to make sure it empties completely. Then shake again for at least 2 minutes. I applied it on an 80-85F day in low humidity, and it appeared to come out in a fine mist. It did start sputtering as the can got low. The can also doesn't handle angles well, so keep the can as straight up and down as possible.I let it sit in the sun for 3 hours and by then it was no longer tacky to the touch and I was able to install the pieces (it was a rush job). It was obviously still soft (screws bit into it easily) but hard enough to handle.The resulting job looks great, it's very shiny and smooth. Sadly the rest of the truck now looks worse because it's not nearly as shiny. Oh well.Hopefully it's durable, time will tell.