#✅ - Duralumen and Spray Max 2K Clear

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high orbit
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Hey there! I posted this message in the cosplay props chat channel, but I wasn't sure if it needed to be there or in a help forum, so sorry in advance for the double post.

I'm nearing the last phases of making my Mandalorian armor, and I had some questions about painting. I'm using Duralumen Tuff for some of the pieces, which I've never used before. I've also never used the clear coat I plan on using, which is the Spray Max 2K Glamour high gloss clear (in an activator/spraycan thing). I plan on getting a really smooth flat black base coat, applying the 2k clear, and then airbrushing Duralumen. So I guess I'll break this up into sections lol, for anyone that has experience workign with EITHER (preferably both in conjunction tho lol) of these products that feels like answering

First. Will I NEED to put 2k clear on top of the duralumen tuff? I bought the "tuff" variant of Duralumen in hopes that this could be avoided. Even the best clear messes up even the best of metallics, and I'm worried that my (subpar to HVLP spray) 2K will prove a detriment to the Duralumen. I want to avoid a top clear at all costs. But I need to know 1) can you use painter's tape on top of duralumen tuff without making marks or messing up the paint in any way, and 2) would I be able to paint over (using standard spraypaint) and then do acrylic dirt wash based weathering techniques?

Second. When dealing with the Spray Max Glamour high gloss 2k clear, what techniques can I use to ensure that it lays down as flat and glossy as possible, without any clouding or an orange peel surface? This would disrupt the duralumen going on, and if I put 2k clear on top of the duralumen (which would be on top of 2k itself), i fear that it would get real messy real quick.

Sorry for the long message, and help would be greatly appreciated lol

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oak ember
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Alright so first and foremost, you don’t want to paint on top of shiny 2k clear it won’t stick to it properly, I would recommend spraying gloss black and then duralumen, after all that do the 2k clear, it’s superior shine, gloss, and protection will really make it look amazing. The Digital Armory does recommend putting 2k clear over the duralumen I have reach out to them multiple times. The best method for applying 2k clear is you want to have a light coat for your first coat, the next coat a bit wetter, and for your final coat a bit more wetter and make it look how you want it. As for taping over the duralumen, I am not 100% sure on that but if you wanted to you could lightly sand the 2k clear after applying it with an 800 - 1000 grit sand paper and then do other graphics with tape on top then coat with 2k clear again, it will restore the shine to the previous layer

high orbit
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Ok, I apprechiate it! I'll heed your advice to the best of my ability. So you'd recommend gloss black, then duralumen, then 2k, then lightly sand and paint other graphics, and then 2k again?

oak ember
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Yup

high orbit
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Have you dealt with the spray can 2ks before?

oak ember
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Also I forgot to mention that with 2k clear you want to make sure the product is ready for a second coat, try putting something you can spray that is like scrap for reference to touch, and once the clear is sticky then it’s the next coat

oak ember
high orbit
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Oh cool!

oak ember
high orbit
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Noted. Sounds like a nightmare lol

oak ember
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Troy doing about 5-10 minutes between coats

high orbit
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I'mma screenshot all this 🤣

oak ember
oak ember
high orbit
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That's what I want to avoid 💀

oak ember
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Sorry for bombarding you with info

high orbit
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Nah you're good man I apprechiate it fr

oak ember
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No problem dude

high orbit
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I paid more than I was comfortable with for this stuff (I'm in high school only working part time lol) so I want to get the most out of it

oak ember
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Yeah I get it too, I’m in high school as well

high orbit
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Yo are u cool if I send u a dm request in case I have any other questions? If not i understand lol

oak ember
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100%

high orbit
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Prechiate u dawg 🙏

oak ember
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No problem dude

civic lavaBOT