{"product_id":"car-builders-txt-coating-2k-tintable-texture-paint","title":"Car Builders TXT Coating 2K Tintable Texture Paint, 1L Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"answer-box\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e If black texture does not suit the build, or coloured coatings fade and wear through, this kit lets you tint a tough 2K texture coating yourself. TXT Coating 2K Tintable is the colour version of the Car Builders 2K polyurethane texture coating. Each 1L kit has a 720ml bottle of tintable base and a 200ml hardener, with room in the bottle for 80ml of your own solvent based tint. You get 2K toughness and UV holdout in the colour you choose, at about 3.5 square metres per litre per coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the tintable kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack texture that does not suit the build.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tint the base with a 2K colour or basecoat tinter to get close to your paint scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoured coatings that fade or wear through.\u003c\/strong\u003e Activated, it cures to a high solids polyurethane with UV holdout and resistance to fuel, oil and salt water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour matching at home.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take your colour code to a paint shop with a No Mix system, such as Autobarn or Supercheap, and have them fill the 80ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow tinting and activating works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd the tint to Part A first and mix it through, then add Part B. Tint can be up to 20% by volume, using urethane or acrylic solid colours or mixed acrylic base coats. Because the base is opaque and the surface is textured, an exact factory colour match is not realistic. Expect a close shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x TXT 2K Tintable base, 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x TXT Hardener, 200ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTint not supplied, you add 80ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow far does a kit go?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 3.5 square metres per litre for a single coat or 1.75 for a double coat, based on a Schutz gun at 70psi. Tint each bottle the same way so they all match, and only activate the bottle you are about to spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can coloured TXT go?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same places as TXT 2K Black: ute tubs, toolboxes, flares, wheel houses, caravans, trailers, chassis and whole exteriors. Use it on metal, aluminium, galvanised steel, rigid plastic, fibreglass or wood, with adhesion promoter on flexible plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTinting and spraying, start to finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. You need your tint, a compressor and a Schutz or HVLP gun, or a roller or brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrep: 80 to 180 grit on hard surfaces, 180 to 240 grit plus adhesion promoter on flexible plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean off every trace of grease and dust with wax and grease remover or isopropanol. Keep liquid solvent off timber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime bare steel with etch or epoxy for maximum rust protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour 80ml of solvent based tint into the base and stir it in fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow add the 200ml Part B and mix again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest the air supply alone, then screw the Schutz gun on with a 4mm or larger tip at 50 to 100psi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay at least two coats from 20 to 25cm. Give each one 25 min at 25°C to flash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven out blotchy areas with a light dusting from 45 to 60cm at a 45 degree angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean up immediately in 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\/lPSuI0NjBIY\" title=\"Car Builders TXT Coating 2K Tintable Texture Paint video\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTinting mistakes to avoid\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding hardener before the tint. Tint goes in first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 20% tint by volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpecting a factory exact match on a textured, opaque base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater based tint. Solvent based only.\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, tintable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e720ml base, 200ml hardener\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTint you add\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80ml, solvent based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTint limit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 20% by volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTint types\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUrethane or acrylic solids, mixed acrylic base coats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMix by volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4:1, tinted Part A to Part B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMix 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\u003eAbout 3.5 square metres per litre per coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePot life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 hour at 30°C, 2 at 20°C, 3 at 10°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTouch dry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 hrs at 25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHard dry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOvernight\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\u003eDo not spray below\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTXT 2K Reducer, up to 20%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupplier code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2KTINTKIT1L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere do I get the tint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny paint supplier with a No Mix system, such as Autobarn or Supercheap. Ask for 80ml of solvent based tint in your colour code.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it match my factory paint exactly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The opaque base and the texture rule out an exact factory match. It will be close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I tint it with water based paint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Use solvent based tint only. TXT 2K can not be mixed with water based, polyester or enamel paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long can I work with it once mixed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoughly an hour at 30°C, up to three hours at 10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the tint supplied?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, you add your own 80ml.\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\"\u003e2K reducer\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frankiesautoelectrics.com.au\/products\/car-builders-txt-coating-2k-black-texture-paint\"\u003eTXT 2K black kit\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frankiesautoelectrics.com.au\/products\/car-builders-adj-gn-adjustable-underbody-texture-gun\"\u003eunderbody texture gun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Car Builders","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":67857727651933,"sku":"2KTINTKIT1L","price":89.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9528\/9437\/files\/txt_2k_tint_01_TXT_2KTint_Parent.jpg?v=1793164750","url":"https:\/\/frankiesautoelectrics.com.au\/products\/car-builders-txt-coating-2k-tintable-texture-paint","provider":"Frankies Auto Electrics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}