Body Spray Paint "Open" Time?

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john keefe
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Body Spray Paint "Open" Time?

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I've got a couple expensive, quality cans of Chestnut Metallic spray paint, with the integrated plunger to dispense the actuator. Got them custom mixed from a top auto paint supplier around here. Unfortunately, they closed up shop about a month ago, and I never asked about "working" time once the paint is activated, and nothing's listed on the can labels.

Rather expensive. I assume it cures in the can (OTOH, who know with CA's VOC regs it might not complete the reaction until exposed to atmosphere, like the water-based color coats). I've got a couple sections to do (including roof) which I'd rather do one at a time. But, if the paint cures quickly in the can, I'd have to wait until every section is prepped and ready so I'm not stuck wasting 3/4 of a good, expensive can just to finish a couple smaller areas first.
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Re: Body Spray Paint "Open" Time?

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Hi all,

Did the shop tell you what brand of paints they were using to mix and make the color? It would be something you could use to get info from the factory like PPG or someone. I priced paint for the XR a couple of years ago and was astounded at how much a gallon of paint costs these days even at dealer cost which I could have used at the time.

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Thanks. It's almost a "no brand", or at least not a major brand I can tell from the label, but I'll try that route.
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Re: Body Spray Paint "Open" Time?

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Sounds like the paint is 2k. Better get all areas prepped and do everything at once.
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Re: Body Spray Paint "Open" Time?

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Yep, that's the one (2K). Surprised its carried by Eastwood (at least 2K label). On-line, looks like its by Spray Max 2K https://www.66autocolor.com/products/sp ... pray-paint. Question answered there: must be used within 12hrs.
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