HOW TO: Use Norglass Northane 2-Pack Paint System

This DIY video shows you how to use Norglass Northane 2-Pack Paint System including mixing, application to a variety of surfaces plus how to prepare that surface for the best adhesion.
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[@Fluid36]

I find short nap foam rollers give a better finish that micro-fibre or mohair and that using brushing thinner is a must, 15% at least.

[@indyrock8148]

This is great advice, thank you. I was just wondering which roller was best yesterday. Just about to tackle this job using for first time.

[@sebnemk2596]

This video has answered many of the questions I was planning to ask you. thank you very much.

[@wallytrinc9885]

Look's like a great product !!

[@douglaslin5469]

I think your product is not customer focused. Firstly, you show mixing from one can into another. For economy, it would be better to show how to measure volumes and also provide a weight method. For instance, if one buys a half litre tin, then provided the weight of 50% of the base coat, and the weight of 50% of the hardener. This would allow smaller jobs with a quality outcome. Secondly its frustrating that the product requires a 16 hour re-coat for a brushed job. This means for three coats, one needs three days. That means you cannot finish an exterior job over a weekend. That's not customer focused. Yet its touch dry in one hour, and the mix stays useable for 8 hours ... and 8 hours is pointless, because paint jobs for these small can sizes don't take 8 hours. With a product that your instructions say for outside, might need 6 or 7 coats - that's over one week of fine weather, to get a job done. That's too long. It's not customer focused.

[@evgeny7039]

@@douglaslin5469 ideally one should spray these kinds of paint. Wet on wet it would take two to three hours to complete 2-3 coats with up to an hour wait between coats.

[@newforceptyltd]

Hi. Great product. Have used it as a paint for years. But now I would like to ask if it is possible to use it as a glue ? Nice clear glue is the aim.

[@norglasspaints]

Hi, Northane cannot be used as a glue, it's a nice idea but the formulation isn't correct. Thanks for supporting our products.

[@phensriwood2093]

Local shop only had small cans, I needed a four litre can.

[@norglasspaints]

Hi, your local store should be able to order in the size you need if you ask. Otherwise, if you do a postcode search on our website you may find other stockists that can help you.

[@AyeshaRajpoot-zq3xg]

Aslamualkum kya ye washroom sink ko colour ho skta hai

[@simonwallace699]

How long between coats when brushing the clear? I'm looking at doing 3 coats.

[@radiotelegram]

Thanks for the video. I want to paint my old collapsible Portabote which is made from a very durable pvc. Is your product suitable please? thanks

[@norglasspaints]

Hi, Northane is not suitable for this type of boat. You can use Northane to paint on numbers (such as rego numbers), but not for the whole boat. I am unaware of a suitable product for this, it would need to be a rubberised paint, suggest you ask at your local hardware or paint specialist. Thanks

[@radiotelegram]

thanks for the advice mate @@norglasspaints

[@Slim.Swainy]

Bathtub and shower tiles? How would you rate this for that sort of project. It’s been recommended (on a Facebook group)

[@norglasspaints]

Thanks for the question! Northane is perfect for refurbishing your bathtub! It will require a primer, we always recommend Norglass Shipshape. We have an entire guide on our website describing the process of refurbishing a shower floor, that will work the same way for your tub. ((See link below)) Shower tiles can be a little trickier, our general rule is floor tiles are not ideal to be painted, and we don't recommend our product on them. However, with wall tiles, with a good clean with a product like Norclean Plus, and two coats of the Norglass Shipshape Primer, you would be able to use Northane right on top to refresh your tiles. Refurbishing Fibreglass Shower Floors: norglass.com.au/guides/diy-projects/refurbishing-fibreglass-shower-floors

[@Slim.Swainy]

@@norglasspaints thanks for actually replying, so much help.

[@joshuajenkins]

I've been having so much trouble applying the paint. The instructions are a bit light on details (environmental, film thickness, tipping brush). Of course I started thinking it's the product but I'm thinking it technique/environment more. I'm thinking low temp, low humidity, low wind is best but it's pretty difficult in QLD on the water right now. Always hot, windy, and humid. I tried tipping with a brush but the finish was worse than just rolling. The roller finish is very stippled. I tried sanding then up to 30% thinner to just try and get a thin last final coat. Finding it difficult to get a smooth sanded/buffed finish otherwise. Going mad.

[@norglasspaints]

Hi Josh, sorry you're having some troubles. There are quote a few variables here, we'd like to chat with you so we can help sort the problem. Suggest you call us on 02 9708 2200 to speak with tech support. Thanks, Norglass

[@joshuajenkins]

@@norglasspaints truly nice to get a quick reply. I had a chat with the tech and give it another go with the tips. As I mentioned, the instructions are a bit light. Advice was humidity is most important (50% ideal), temperature and wind not. Thin film. Use a maverick foam roller. Best gloss from the paint not trying to sand and polish. Advised not to wet sand as prep but I have to break that rule being on the water and not wanting to spread toxic paint dust into the river. Hopefully it helps someone else finding this.

[@Nick04044]

I need a product like this for my JetSki hull… Matt finish so abrasive surfaces don’t wreck it. Any suggestions? Or will this product be very resilient?

[@norglasspaints]

Hi, this product is perfect for a Jet Ski, you can have a satin finish by adding our flattening agent, however having a gloss finish makes the surface a lot easier to clean. The product is highly durable and flexible and has excellent resilience.

[@susannewman6468]

I would love to use your product but I live in Western Canada on Vancouver Island. Do any chains carry Norglass products here in Western Canada?

[@norglasspaints]

I am sorry, we unfortunately do not have a stockist in Canada

[@ajmcinerney1]

What is the best spirit to wipe down epoxy resin after sanding prior to applying the 2 pack?

[@norglasspaints]

Hi Andrew, best to use either Norclean or Norglass Acetone

[@thoughtsfrom3am919]

How am i to work out the % of thiners to mill ? And being its 3% of thinners to roll the clewr on .. is that 3% for all total mills of cans ? Example 500ML till 1.000ML tin

[@norglasspaints]

Hi, it's generally 3% of total mils you ae using, so if you are using a can of 500mls then you calculate 3% of that. Keep in mind in hot temperatures you may need to keep adding a little thinner as you go, as it will evaporate quicker. We hope that answers your question.

[@kevinpietsch7818]

How long is the mixed 2-pack useable? For small projects would I mix a smaller amount?

[@norglasspaints]

The mixed paint will harden (or become un-useable) after about 3-4 hours, so if you only need a small amount just mix up smaller quantities making sure you keep the correct 2/1 ratio.

[@mr2oomad]

Have you had any good feed back using this stuff as a sealer for chest freezer plunge pools? Thanks

[@norglasspaints]

Hi, if it's Fibreglass, Shipshape undercoat with Northane is perfect for it. If its not Fibreglass suggest you call and speak with our tech department 02 708 2200

[@bashaz8559]

Whats thecrecommended grit of sanding PRIOR TO APPLICATION OF PRIMER PLEASE. 80? 120? ITS AN OLD 85 gelcoat, partially hull coming through duevto lots of residual paint layers. Thought to do 80 then 2 coats primer, 240 in between then 400, then 3 coats northane with 240 in between. Which roller, mohair or not; first comment was nap roller is better? Im in south east qld with. More than 50% humidity Thanks for your advice

[@norglasspaints]

We recommend using 240-300 grit sandpaper for all coats, but 400 is fine for the finish coat. Short nap mohair roller is better. 50% humidity is ok, if it's above 75% then you'll lose some gloss level. Thanks

[@bashaz8559]

Is it advisable to remove most of the orange peel after the second prime coat or just a light sand? Can I leave peel behind, top coat paint is self leveling especially with 3 coats?

[@bashaz8559]

Thanks

[@norglasspaints]

You need to sand as much as possible. Top coat will mirror primer. We suggest you call our tech line as there are several variables. 02 9708 2200

[@DavidNewman-o4x]

What happens when you paint inside with the humidity is higher than 75%

[@norglasspaints]

If there is high humidity the gloss level of the paint will be effected, otherwise it will be fine. If you're inside suggest turning on air conditioning while painting if you have it.

[@stevenburgess9102]

This is the worst paint I have ever used in my entire life. I mixed 2 parts base one part hardener by weight using digital scales. The paint is extremely thin and constantly runs. I had to thin out the cover so much it was virtually transparent and it still wanted to run. looking at the mixed paint in the container, it's watery thin. I tipped the paint back into the can and threw the lot into the bin. I don't care how much it costs I'm getting some international perfection polyurethane. I've used it before and it's light years ahead of this rubbish. I'm not a troll, this is what happened. Norglass, your paint is terrible.

[@norglasspaints]

Hi Steve, the issue is you mixed by weight and not by volume, the product will fail if you don’t mix by volume because the specific gravity is different for both base and hardener. Weight mixing will never work and that’s why it failed. Sorry you didn’t have a good experience here, but this product is one of the very best in the market and we never have an issue with it.