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Serious question, why is everyone so against using a 2K clear on a budget repair?
I chose to spray a 2K clear from a can on a 2008 Civic quarter panel instead of the cheaper 1K everyone recommended, and after 6 months in Seattle rain, the finish is still holding up perfectly with no yellowing.
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william_garcia6mo ago
That's just luck and a short time frame. A 2K can is still a hack job compared to a real spray booth setup. The hardener in those cans can mix poorly, leading to soft clear or fisheyes down the road. Seattle weather isn't even that harsh on paint. Wait a few years with daily sun and see how it looks then. Most people recommend 1K for a reason, it's foolproof for a beginner doing a small spot.
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vera_robinson366mo ago
My neighbor used a 2K can on his truck bumper and it looked great for about eight months. Then it started to peel near the license plate, just like what happened to Keith900. It feels like a lot of these quick fixes are built to pass the six month test but not the long haul. I see it with all kinds of DIY stuff, not just paint. People get sold on a product that works okay at first, but the real test is time and weather.
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