{"product_id":"car-builders-txt-coating-2k-black-texture-paint","title":"Car Builders TXT Coating 2K Black Texture Paint, 1L Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"answer-box\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e When a ute tub, toolbox or trailer needs a texture coat that stands up to sun, fuel and salt water, TXT 2K Black is the tougher option. TXT Coating 2K Black is a two part, high solids polyurethane texture coating made in Australia by Car Builders. Each 1L kit is an 800ml bottle of black coating plus a 200ml hardener, mixed in the bottle. Cured, it holds up to UV, rust and corrosion and resists fuel, hydraulic oil, salt water and animal urine. Expect about 3.5 square metres per litre for one coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy go 2K?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUte tubs and trailers that cop sun, fuel and salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cured polyurethane film has strong UV holdout and shrugs off fuels, hydraulic oils, salt water and urine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA texture that is too rough for the job.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add TXT 2K Reducer and the finish goes from coarse to fine, right down to near smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo spray gear.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can be rolled or brushed on as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the two parts work together\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart B hardener reacts with Part A once mixed, and the film cures hard. The mix is thick, which keeps the texture forgiving on uneven surfaces. A Schutz gun gives the classic grain. Thinned with reducer, it sprays through a conventional gun for a finer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x TXT 2K Black Part A, 800ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x TXT Hardener Part B, 200ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorking out how many kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne kit gives about 3.5 square metres at one coat, or 1.75 square metres at two, through a Schutz gun at 70psi. The four bottle option is a true 4L. On bigger jobs buy extra bottles and only activate one at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJobs TXT 2K Black suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUte tubs, toolboxes, fender flares, wheel houses, under carriages, chassis, caravans and trailers, up to a full exterior. It suits metal, aluminium, galvanised steel, rigid plastic, fibreglass and wood. Flexible plastic needs an adhesion promoter under it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMixing and spraying\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. Schutz or HVLP gun with a compressor, or a roller or brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand back to 80 to 180 grit on steel, aluminium, galvanised steel, rigid plastic and fibreglass. Flexible plastic: 180 to 240 grit plus adhesion promoter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe down with solvent based wax and grease remover or isopropanol until no oil or dust is left. Timber just needs to be clean and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver bare metal, an etch or epoxy primer first gives the best rust protection. Scuff it if fully cured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour the 200ml hardener into the bottle and mix it right through. Activate one bottle at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the gun and air on their own before you connect the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a Schutz gun, screw it onto the bottle, fit a 4mm tip or bigger and set 50 to 100psi. Raise the pressure for a finer grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray from 20 to 25cm, overlapping each pass, and put on two coats or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave 25 min between coats at 25°C, longer if it is cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven pattern after the last coat? Stand back 45 to 60cm and mist over at 45 degrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the gun out the moment you finish, using solvent gun wash, acetone or thinners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NPHg15x_IFM\" title=\"Car Builders TXT Coating 2K Black Texture Paint video\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8JixrsqziHE\" title=\"Car Builders TXT Coating 2K Black Texture Paint video\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2K mistakes to avoid\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivating every bottle at once. Mixed 2K gels in the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing in water based, polyester or enamel paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoing past 20% reducer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpraying under 5°C, or curing outside below the dew point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSystem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2K high solids polyurethane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800ml Part A, 200ml Part B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRatio by volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRatio by weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart A 100, Part B 18.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 square metres per litre, 1 coat (Schutz at 70psi)\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\u003ePot life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 hours at 10°C, 2 hours at 20°C, 1 hour at 30°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch dry in 6 hrs at 25°C, hard overnight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForce dry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 minutes at 60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThinning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTXT 2K Reducer, 20% maximum\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\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupplier code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2KBLACKKIT1L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the hardener change compared with TXT 1K?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e2K is catalysed with a hardener, so it is tougher, more chemical resistant and made for UV exposed areas. Once mixed it has to be used. 1K needs no hardener and keeps in the tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I get a smoother finish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Thin with TXT 2K Reducer, 10% for fine or 20% for smooth, and spray through a conventional gun with about a 2.5mm tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is the pot life?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 hours at 10°C, 2 hours at 20°C and 1 hour at 30°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it go over existing paint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eScuff and degrease cured paint first. Never mix it with water based, polyester or enamel paint, and test a small patch over anything unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I brush it on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a roller or brush both work.\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-txt-2k-reducer\"\u003eTXT 2K reducer\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frankiesautoelectrics.com.au\/products\/car-builders-underbody-schutz-spray-gun\"\u003eSchutz spray gun\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frankiesautoelectrics.com.au\/products\/car-builders-txt-coating-2k-tintable-texture-paint\"\u003e2K tintable texture paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Car Builders","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":67857727619165,"sku":"2KBLACKKIT1L","price":89.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9528\/9437\/files\/txt_2k_black_01_TXT_2KBlack_Parent.jpg?v=1793164749","url":"https:\/\/frankiesautoelectrics.com.au\/products\/car-builders-txt-coating-2k-black-texture-paint","provider":"Frankies Auto Electrics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}