1K vs 2K Auto Paint

In this video I show the difference between 1k auto paint and 2k auto paint. 1k paints have been around for a long time and is an older method of spray painting. It is safe to spray at home or garage and you can also get a great finish.
In this video I go into detail the differences and how to get that 1k acrylic looking awesome.
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[@peterdawson8180]

I painted my car with 1k a year ago in my garage. I'd never painted before, just learned from KZbin. A year later it still looks awesome and its easy to fix mistakes and damage with thee acrylic. 2k hardens on your lungs and your neighbours lungs if you don't have a proper booth. It's not worth the risk.

[@S13Pauly]

1k acrylic over spray doesn't stick to everything either. Just need more coats

[@beptex2858]

What 1k spray can product you use?

[@peterdawson8180]

@@beptex2858 I used a spray gun. Concept paints from memory. About 4 coats of colour and six coats of clear. It still looks great.

[@jerryp2433]

Which one is more durable though?

[@demiquadfpv3333]

@@jerryp2433 2k

[@peterduong3189]

Love how comprehensive this video is! Lots of good information in the video. I feel like I'm in university. This is the definition of a quality video.

[@1963TOMB]

I'm impressed that you talk about the safety hazards of 2k paint. I wasn't initially aware of this until I did some research before improving my classic car. I'm disappointed that most other 2k paint demonstrations on you tube do not mention this very important subject! I'm happy to use 1k paint with protective clothing, nitrile gloves and a filtered face mask at home. However I have found that some 1k epoxy primers still contain he dreaded iso stuff. Keep making this very informative and useful videos.

[@mrhaymod]

Thanks for revisiting this comparison. Watched your first one years ago and finally about to start on a resto at home in 1k. The insight and guidance is invaluable! Keep up the great work 👍

[@pab1it05]

I called around A LOT of different places to get custom paint mixed up, called VG Auto Paint and had the best customer experience EVER! He not only was able to get the colour that i wanted (rose gold), but went the extra step in getting the tone right to the exact colour i wanted. Couldn't be happier with the service provided.

[@Torsive]

Amazing mirror finish polish, great to see 1K vs 2K, and the extra work for the results with 1K. Cheers for the vid.

[@DumbSkippy]

Love your vids matey. No BS, No hype... just great info. Keep em coming, please! Cheers from Perth

[@chuckgilbert2035]

Very helpful to those of us with little to no experience in painting. I do not have a booth and always wanted to do a paint job. I am into airbrushing right now and want to clear over it too.

[@matthewdaniel1715]

Thanks. I'm currently reading a book on prep and finish. I'm stuck somewhere, i had to prospect to comprehend that passage. Your video answered my prayers 🙏.

[@royalt7147]

Awesome video. Excellent content, delivered with extreme clarity and detailed explanations. You really help us learn by covering all areas thoroughly. Peace!

[@francsg7622]

Thank you very much. I was looking for a good explanation on 1k and 2k. I got a bonus education with buffering pads. I wish I would’ve known more about acrylic, since I am painting my car at home

[@cologne2792]

A brilliant video that answers many questions. Thanks for making and sharing it.

[@kevincarter3423]

So glad this popped up in my search results on polishing pads. Subscribed all alerts. Well done thank you.

[@gregr8299]

Another great video, seen the bonnet in the store last weekend and it looked great under the lights. Keep up with the videos, would like to see more content. The more that are focused on the DIY the better, even look at re doing some of the older videos with an updated look and new products.

[@PSTarella1897]

Super helpful and easy to follow. Very informative. You rock!

[@robddickinson4217]

Brilliant vid, really informative, thank you so much for posting.

[@gwynmorris4106]

Great video to watch for beginners in spraying lots of information thanks keep going man

[@jec_ecart]

I have never seen a paint shop so neat & clean.

[@jaimeb.384]

It would be great if you did a video with a list with all the things you need to do a home project, for first triers as myself.

[@camver100]

Great video ! Another good vid would be about the compatibility of primers with 2k or when to use etch primer (or when could you possibly use it)

[@AndrewFroude]

Thanks I appreciate the comparison. Keep up the great work.

[@danssv8]

Great video mate, I stopped using 1k years ago , still use the primer though

[@zacj63]

Thanks for the honest advice and your time 👍👍

[@dynomantar9733]

Good video, most car snobs say "only use 2k cuz it's sooo great," but it seems like even they don't fully understand the benefits and drawbacks.

[@bobbyboy7480]

Im flabbergasted lol only three days wait for acrylic before wet sanding with only 1200 grit, then compounding for a great finish. I'm no expert but I have to wait at least a week, start with 1200 then go 1500 then 2000 and even 2500, then compound and I still get scratches on the finish. You make it look easy! Great job!

[@PatrickPaul1203]

Great work! I learned what I was looking for and was entertained

[@jbstepchild]

Wow the finish on both alil extra work an she looks amazing

[@amiralshoq]

Great video and detailed explanation, thank you very much

[@SteffsGarage]

Great video dude. Both look great

[@AndysDogHouse]

Great video. I am a newbie when it comes to painting cars. There seem to so many types of paints and ways to put it on that it is confusing to me. Your videos make it a little easier to figure out. Thanks for sharing.

[@FirstLightAdv]

Great practical instruction. Thank you.

[@Turbovanilli]

Great video I been stuck on a backyard project trying to decide on 1k vs 2k since I know 2k give a better of the gun result. But after what you said that most likely you will need to polish the 2k aswell then maybe safety could be better and use 1k. So for me I’ll use 1k since I don’t have Booth at home only have a good mask but my neighbour I’m sure doesn’t. So maybe 1k is more considerate for us backyard project guys

[@jasoncassell5226]

Brilliant well informed video .keep up the great work👍

[@allenreece5631]

Great video. Doing classic car at home. Solid blue colour, not sure whether to use clear or six coats of acrylic.

[@everettengineers4603]

Huh, was wondering this! Usually I use 1K base coat, 1K primer, and 2K clear when I do things with a spray can. All the benefits of 2K protection without the hassle of having to get a full spray-booth setup.

[@SlickD217]

Me too... I’ve never had any reaction issues

[@richardveselin8595]

So its ok to use 2k clear coat over 1k base

[@KrayzieRyan]

How long do you wait for your base to dry before you put the 2k clear on?

[@xnson]

@@KrayzieRyan 24 hours

[@baljeetmann]

Yes it really helps thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@synrene]

Should rename the video to- how to make mirrors

[@jerryp2433]

The detail in this short video is awesome. Just important stuff you need to know. Like how not to poison yourself, lol.

[@tothepoint1401]

This was very helpful. Thanks mate

[@arcanateam7181]

Exquisitely done. Lots of love from the Middle East and keep going.

[@CodeFoxAus]

Huge help, thanks!

[@astrixistheman]

You know I went oh well thats no great, but you had no doubts that it could look as good and you were right. Might just put the effort into arcylic. I have spent weeks painting my sports bar, may as well finish the job right.

[@husky1232]

Great video well explained thank you

[@Metalsuitman]

I watched another video comparing 1k and 2k. One tip was 2k is resistant to solvents. That’s important for automotive use. The buffing of the clear on 1k gave great results. I may try on the one k application that I’ve already applied. I had one spray can of 2k and it worked great. Maybe buffing later will improve the finish. You’ve got an amazing set up but I’m not able to do that so DIY is where I’m at.

[@joees7697]

Real professional keep it up.

[@monte4955]

Thanks for this. Really helpful 👍

[@ReconTHG]

Never managed to buff 1k clear to even OK level of gloss. Used 2k clear in spray can recently and it was absolutely brilliant, except for solvent pop on edges of part but that is my mistake air drying it too quick.

[@Cherfield-D-Blessedman]

Thanks Dave very good video.

[@DennisCrissSr.]

Thanks for the lesson, nice job man.

[@cameroncooper4291]

He is so right 2k is super dangerous, ,it's basically a 2 part resin and air born if in hailed would not be good not to mention the killer fumes it produces when the hardener is mixed , I wish you could hire a spray booth in Sydney

[@nikchristides4895]

OMG you're so right! Why am I struggling to rent a paint booth in Sydney?!

[@moneynifemi1016]

I appreciate the effort you put into making this video👏🫡

[@matthewstewart3133]

Awesome vid man! Very informative.

[@haddadinia]

Quality material. Very informative. Can you please give some info (like in a video) on how to make a spray-booth setup and what are the main things to consider?

[@free2bsafe2]

Hey thanks a million as that really did clear things up for me !!! Cheers.

[@elboynatural79]

Muy buen video. Muchas gracias

[@soldiersvejk2053]

Great video. Thank you!

[@tonyw3250]

Don't forget the up keep on acrylic, you'll be forever polishing shine back as it fades real quick

[@pb6198]

Exactly.and it just isnt as deep a look as 2k

[@quicksilver2975]

Thank you, this is awesome information!!

[@ianfairbanks1318]

excellent my man. thanks

[@mrcasperjensen]

Acrylic for me.. as my zx was painted in acrylic in 1982.. I will be out to VG soon for paint.

[@thediyprogarage8534]

Interesting knowledge 👍👏this is what inspired me on my channel 🤩🤩🤩

[@pramudithad]

good one. thanks for sharing

[@dylanfurney8855]

Thanks mate great video !

[@evo6swap]

Thank you awesome work

[@davidstone6819]

just what I needed to know. Thanks so much.

[@jayhardy8102]

nicely done vid cheers mate.

[@saxyrep1]

Watched, liked, subscribed and happy ! Awesome vid !

[@mekanixyourlocalcardoctor3726]

Great video mate

[@ShonCeasa]

Great video

[@ch11ew12y]

Now I know which I will use on my build. I have experience with acrylics from finishing guitars. I have space for small parts in my booth and a greenhouse the car will fit in lol.

[@callmebackfriday2]

Thanks for the video.

[@cheekybastard135]

Point of interest you can use 2k primer with acrylic paint and you can buy primer filler for acrylic as well, the base colour is interchangeable

[@IJ-E36]

Great vid thanks!

[@neilhamill318]

You couldn't say one looks better than the other. 👍

[@dustinguriel620]

I’m blown away by the results of the 1k! And on black too, that’s what really proves the results. I’m wondering about the durability and solvent resistance though??

[@victoreous626]

Overfill your gas tank a couple of times to find out. The paint will spiderweb/crack. 2k if you plan on keeping your vehicle.

[@dustinguriel620]

@@victoreous626 that’s what I suspected!

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

@@victoreous626 not if you put hardener in it. he didnt use it at all. a waste of time.

[@jzpwhyyouwantmysurname3638]

Great vid, thanks. Do you have any experience with iso-free 2k? It's meant to be not so harmful, but I am curious whether it gives equally good finish. Sanding is OK on a flat panel, but for example can't imagine doing wheels like this, not to mention durability difference.

[@josuerivero7563]

Thks 4 the tips

[@tsegaytea]

Thank you God bless you.

[@haulngrassracing]

Impressive

[@dginta7932]

Awesome video, thanks. If you read these comments, can you answer a couple questions for me please? If I build a temporary spray booth in my shop for a job this winter, is there a heat source that is ‘safest?’ I will have an exhaust fan and intake fan for the booth, and the heat source will be outside the spray booth. Also, is it best to source paint like Duplicolor, or should a guy be finding a ‘paint store’ for paints? Thank you.

[@poepflater]

We can still get Duco3000 with is a type of nitrocellulose paint, I did my old beetle with it.

[@ryanphotostudio]

good vid, thanks!

[@dantheman1337]

Really great video

[@customspraymods]

Dan E Garner thanks

[@punjabipunjabde1631]

Very good

[@DavincisMind]

Can you use 2k primer and then 1k paint ? Great video. Helped me with lot of question marks.

[@braisvazquezbermudez]

Thanks you to much Sr you are the best 🔝🔝🔝

[@johnrees8322]

Outstanding video. I would question one comment though, about the 2 pack being potentially harmful over a long period of time. I would not use 2 pack even once with self contained breathing apparatus

[@meckanicall]

Hi. I really liked this video. many thanks. I do lots of motorcycle restorations so the resistance to petrol is one of the top requirements. I am switching to 2k type paints and have used "solid" colour ones successfully. I now want to use "Base" colour" and "Clear-coat" . QUESTION: at 2:18 you mix the base coat with "REDUCER"...Is this the same as the HARDENER the primer and clear coats require...OR is it just a THINNER and the base coat is simply a 1K type?....Much appreciate it if you can explain please. many thanks...

[@peace7482]

Hey, you did a great job of making 1k acrylic look bad, nice job 👍😉

[@ITzTR45HM4N]

Loving these videos, any recommendations on how to set up a reliable but cost effective spray booth (with and without a garage)

[@ttiization]

With a garage? Plastic on the walls. Wet the plastic so lint and particles stick better to it

[@wheelsofmisfortune3162]

@@ttiization home built by jeff has a video on how he setup his home spray booth in his garage. Although, his is fairly permanent I think.

[@thee_number_six6227]

Recently seen inflatable spray booths, haven't spent the money or tested them personally. I usually just use the one at work.

[@peterdawson8180]

Some paint shops rent their booths.

[@russellmaguire5541]

Hi, been following your excellent work from Qatar. I will be painting my Truck at home using a spray gun and have 1k Primer with 1K basecoat, however, 1 K clear coat here is only available in spray cans. Can i apply a 2k clear on the 1k primer/basecoat combination?

[@ImranSk-sy6tg]

This is grite job

[@saadalghamdi3203]

Thanks pro .

[@FishingWithMichaelTruong]

Great video mate! Love your skills and sharing. I've painted 1K recently (primer, base and clear) and the clear coat was just as you said.... semi dull and lacklustre. I might try painting a 2k clear over the 1K base next time (instead of using a 1K clear on top). Best of both worlds :D in terms of safety and cost effectiveness.

[@borna430]

well if you are going with 2K clear, why not as go with 2K base and clear?

[@Ghostchocobo]

No lie I have been 2atching DIY paint vids and I was set to order some 2k stuff until I read how much more harmful it is to the body. I would've accidentally shortened my families life spans. New sub. Thank you

[@cocopaintwork2669]

nice info

[@deel152]

So the 2K primer can take the place of the body filler, etch primer and the puddy? So if let's say you had deep chips in the paint or paint damage that goes down to the primer. For example I had some deeps chips gauges in the rear hatch of my 2015 Toyota Rav 4. would I sand those areas to the primer or to the metal then use the 2 K primer filler ,let it dry and use just 600 grit to smooth out those areas then finally paint and clear coat? Last question . Can I use a 2K primer then use 1 k paint and 2K clear coat? Thank you

[@stuieblack]

Great video. What size tips did you use for acrylic?

[@3rekoatskustoms929]

Good video

[@paintjunctionpanipat4291]

Good👍