{"product_id":"car-builders-txt-coating-1k-black-underbody-paint","title":"Car Builders TXT Coating 1K Black Underbody Texture Paint, 1L","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"answer-box\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e If stone chips and rust are eating the floorpan, or you are sick of throwing out leftover mixed paint, TXT 1K Black is the single pack underbody answer. TXT Coating 1K Black is a single pack textured underbody paint, designed and made in Australia by Car Builders. There is no hardener to mix, so you spray what the job needs and seal the tin for next time. The 1L tin comes with a Schutz connector fitted, and one coat covers about 2.7 to 3 square metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy use TXT 1K under the car?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone chips and rust eating the floorpan.\u003c\/strong\u003e A textured black coat that stands up to impacts, scratches, rust and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrowing out leftover mixed paint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single pack, so unused paint can be sealed in the tin and saved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePouring paint into a gun cup.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Schutz connector lets an underbody gun screw straight onto the tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the 1K system works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt air dries with no catalyst. Shake, fit the gun and spray. Your air pressure sets the texture: more pressure, finer grain. Two coats give full cover, with the first aiming for about 95%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x TXT Coating 1K Black, 1L with Schutz connector fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow many tins do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow about 2.7 to 3 square metres per litre for a single coat, or 1.35 to 1.5 square metres if you lay two. There is no 4L kit. Car Builders say to buy four 1L tins instead, and with no hardener involved you can buy exactly the number you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere does 1K belong?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWheel arches, floorpans, chassis, interior panels and trims, and stone guard areas. It bonds to metal, aluminium, fibreglass, plastic and wood. Keep it out of the sun: external bodywork, trailers, toolboxes and bar work call for TXT 2K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpraying TXT 1K\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. Needs a compressor and a Schutz underbody gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScuff metal, aluminium, galvanised steel, rigid plastic or fibreglass with 80 to 180 grit. Flexible plastic gets 180 to 240 grit and an adhesion promoter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDegrease with a solvent based wax and grease remover or isopropanol. Timber gets no solvent, just a clean, dry surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare steel holds out rust better with an etch or epoxy primer under the texture. Scuff that primer if it has fully cured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the tin hard for a minimum of 3 minutes right before spraying. Nothing gets added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the gun and air on their own first. Run a tip of 4mm or larger at 50 to 100psi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold 20 to 25cm off the panel and lay the first coat at about 95% coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it 10 min at 25°C to flash, more in the cold, then lay the second coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf gun marks show, step back to 45 to 60cm and dust a light coat across at 45 degrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the gun out with gun wash, acetone or thinners and reseal the tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9tm20nXSMj4\" title=\"Car Builders TXT Coating 1K Black Underbody Texture Paint video\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTXT 1K mistakes to avoid\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnamel underneath. TXT 1K is not compatible, and its solvent attacks alkyd paints and NC lacquers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun exposed panels. That is a 2K job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold days under 5°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1K single pack, no hardener\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1L tin, Schutz connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage, 1 coat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7 to 3 square metres per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage, 2 coats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.35 to 1.5 square metres per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilm build\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.1mm dry film per coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTouch dry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 4 hours at 25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull cure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 7 days with UV exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBake limit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLowest spray temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuction feed Schutz, 4mm tip or larger, 50 to 100psi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGoes over\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylics, epoxies, urethanes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKeep off\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnamel, alkyd paint, NC lacquer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClean up\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGun wash, acetone or thinners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupplier code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBLKTXT1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes TXT 1K need a hardener?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is ready to spray and the tin reseals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs there a 4 litre kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo need for one. Buy four tins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it go over the paint I already have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcrylics, epoxies and urethanes are fine. Enamel is not, and the solvent attacks alkyd paints and NC lacquers. Patch test anything you are unsure of.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I pick 1K or 2K?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1K for arches, underbody, chassis and interior parts that stay out of the sun. 2K for anything UV exposed or where you want the most toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat gun suits it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA suction feed Schutz underbody gun with a tip of 4mm or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply. Contact our team for warranty help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"related-links\"\u003eAlso for your build: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frankiesautoelectrics.com.au\/products\/car-builders-underbody-schutz-spray-gun\"\u003eunderbody spray gun\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frankiesautoelectrics.com.au\/products\/troton-cavity-wax-anti-rust\"\u003eTroton cavity wax\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frankiesautoelectrics.com.au\/products\/car-builders-txt-coating-2k-black-texture-paint\"\u003e2K black texture paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Car Builders","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":67857727586397,"sku":"BLKTXT1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9528\/9437\/files\/txt_1k_black_01_TXT_Black_Parent.jpg?v=1793164748","url":"https:\/\/frankiesautoelectrics.com.au\/products\/car-builders-txt-coating-1k-black-underbody-paint","provider":"Frankies Auto Electrics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}