What is 2K filler?

What is 2K filler?

Professional very fast-drying filler with excellent filling capacity, outstanding flow, and very effective isolation for old paint jobs. Can be used for middle surfaces. Preprime large sanded-through spots, for example using filler primer.

Is primer the same as filler?

Some restorers believe filler primer is little more than liquid body filler. Because it has the texture to fill pits and imperfections in the sheet metal, an unsanded primer coat would be too rough to paint over without further preparation, which includes a sealing primer.

What is primer filler used for?

In effect, filler primers, which are typically acrylic urethane, are formulated to fill in any pits in the surface from sanding or rust and to build a smooth surface for a finish coat.

What is 2K urethane primer used for?

Mar-Hyde Ultimate 2K Urethane Primer Surfacer is formulated to provide a fast-drying, high-build film that has excellent adhesion, easy sanding properties and excellent color holdout. It is designed to be used on properly prepared steel, aluminum, iron, fiberglass and previously painted surfaces.

Is 2K primer epoxy?

2K is usually epoxy primer with a catalyst or hardner and is much more durable. 1K primer is ususally an Acrylic laquer primer with no catalyst or hardner. I generally associate 2K primer to Urethane Primer. Its the stuff that you can actually sand.

Can I put body filler over primer?

Applying body filler over epoxy primer provides maximum corrosion protection for the metal. Apply filler within seven days of applying epoxy primer to maximize adhesion.

Which comes first body filler or primer?

There is no way a plastic resin can make a chemical bond to metal, it’s going to be a physical bond. Epoxy has better flow characteristics to bond with those microscopic imperfections and bite in. There was body filler all over the bare metal of the hood, underneath primer, followed by paint.

Can you use body filler over primer?

Can you paint over urethane primer?

Since urethane is only a primer surfacer, you’ll also need to apply a sealer before you paint. Again, a coat of epoxy primer over the top will serve the purpose.

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