SprayMax 2k Clear Coat Review 

What kind of mask do you have to wear it?

I use 2k on refurbished metal working machines. This clear coat makes the colors pop and eases clean up because dirt doesn’t stick to it. Good review. Thanks for sharing this.

I’m getting my track bike powder coated next month, gonna give this a try

I was not happy with another clear coat and bought this. It is amazing. Really good stuff. Thank you for the video.

I recently sprayed my passenger side on my car and just couldn’t find a clear coat that worked I’ve just ordered 3 cans from Amazon and will be strippeng the paint back and redoing it all again just to get a professional finish thanks for the review 👌🏽

The other clears are basic enamel or lacquer clears. This is a 2k automotive urethane clear. Same clear that's used in automotive body shops. Many body shops use it for small repairs to avoid the hassle of mixing up additional product and cleanup of spray guns.

I found this stuff at my local car paint and body shop. Got my paint color matched and put in a rattle can!!

I appreciate you informing us about the life span of the hardener inside the can - that’s crucial information for people like me who might not use the entire can. Thanx.

This clear is all I use if I want pro results without breaking out my spray gun and mixing stuff. So when I saw my local Napa carries it I picked some up. Was $30 but didn't have to wait for shipping!

I got my xB back in February and stumbled across your channel shortly after, so glad you started Toaster Tuesday it's given me lots of ideas and help with my car! Keep up the great content! Sidenote what brand strut tower brace do you have? It looks amazing and I haven't been able to find one I like other than yours.

I use 2K for headlight repairs. Tried using normal clear coats and they still turn yellow because I didn't know. Found out about this stuff and used it on some new headlights for my truck because cheap aftermarket housings don't come with clear coat. A year later and they're still crystal clear! I also redid my original taillights and they look just awesome :D

I have been using the 2K Max Clear Coat for a while and by far amazing result.

You can buy them at NAPA, also you can get color matched base coats custom mixed. Locally

Thanks your video made up my mind. Good video straight to it and show how to do it . You’re a Boss😎

That's one hell of a clear coat...it definitely is worth the money considering how good the hardener is in it.🚗💥🗯👍🏽🇯🇲🌴☀️🌴

thanks, bought some and huffed it like an abbo down under my brain feels good

Got my bumper painted and I didn’t let it cure enough and I got a bad clear coat crack from a rock, paint under is fine but the clear is cracked and a piece fell off, gonna use this to sand down and fix it

There are stores locally that sell it. We have one here called westco auto body supply. You can get it at any store that sells actual auto paint like non spray can paint. Every major city will have an auto body supply store. You just may not know it!

If you have a paint specialty store around they will have it. One that sells automotive based paints and supplies. I've used that to restore headlights numerous times and it's awesome. I cant speak highly enough about that product.

I get that locally. We have a chain called Neds. Can mix any paint and put it on a spray can. That's how I found out about 2k

im thinking about doing my whole semi truck with this after painting it at home next week probably need 20 cans though? ideas ?

This stuff is legit, Just did my new Splitter and it really came out good. For 24 shipped this stuff cannot be touched & it cures hard so it will protect the paint.

Thanks for the review. Did you get any orange peel on the finish? Can't tell from the video. Would you then just compound and polish it out? Thanks,

Hey man! Noticed you weren’t wearing a long sleeve while spraying 2k. That iso can be absorbed through the skin so be careful!

I have used this and the Eastwood 2K clear coat and the Eastwood 2K clear just seems better. The Eastwood 2K seemed to last longer, and it had a better fan.

Dude that's sick! I've been looking for good clear spray for years because I redo some of my drums every now and then and this should be perfect for the shells! It is a bit pricey but not bad when it's used for a investment. Cool vid man, I wonder what you'll surprise us with next.

Thanks for the great vid ! Question . . . if you were doing a headlight restoration and using this, what would be your final grit sandpaper prior to sprating? I've heard 1500 . . . would there be any benefit to go finer, or would going not be beneficial? Thanks in advance.

Its like you heard my laugh then the pause HAHAHAHAH EPIC!

great video.How long does it take to cure. I just used this on my dodge charger spoiler and and front bumper

Napa has that on the shelf. Used the 2k matte stuff today

good point on wearing a mask. but not just any mask. has to be a fresh new mask NIOSH approved mask for isocyanates. Also eye protection and cover every inch of your body. no short sleeves

Can you use this on a regular rims just to make them shine???

What kind of compressor do you have?? What is a good one for a diy person

Have 2 cans of it, repairing the Florida sun damaged roof of my xb this week.

Thanks for the video. I’m using it on calipers. How long before i can put the wheel back on?

what do you use to paint the base coat?

Awesome video man, I'm doing this to my motorcycle now . do you think it would be a good idea to wet sand after this?

I love that stuff! Works so well

If you live near a Summit Racing store, they have it on the shelf.

Canada here...painting a van this wknd, this product an on Amazon up here...snap, auto paint stores only and a lil mo' dough...

Im racking my head trying to figure this out bc I always mess up spray paint jobs. I have a Rustoleum spray paint which Im pretty sure is an Acrylic Lacquer (its the Custom Auto Series in Matte Pearl White) which Im going to use to paint my motorcycle (steel tank & fiberglass fairings). So my question is: Can I use this 2K urethane over that Rustoleum, and what wait times should I use between base & 2K clear? In addition, would it be the same process if I wanted to use the 2K for a different project I have in mind where the base would be an Acrylic Enamel? Thanks.

Hello, I am completely new to auto repair and trying to paint a primered replacement quarter panel for my 2020 honda crv, in its metallic silver. My inexperienced self thought everything was under control after applying the basecoat and clearcoat. HOWEVER, I forgot that all cars have the shiny reflective look, so I was disappointed to see my beautifully painted, albeit MATTE finish =(. Will this 2k clear coat product make it shine after a few coats? I assume I need to do some 1200-1500 grit wet sanding before proceeding..I only applied 3 light layers of that original clear coat.

Nice video! 👍 How long does the 2k spray max clear coat stay good for unactivated? The production date is Oct 2023 so I'm wondering when basically it will expire

Hi, what kind of respirator filter is best to use with this stuff? I’m gonna get a half mask but there’s all different filters, on the safety sheet it says to use no less than A1P2 but what’s the highest filter level for maximum safety without having to invest with an air supply mask, fyi I’ll be doing the spray work on the road so won’t be in an enclosed space thanks

First off I wanna say I LOVE THE XB CONTENT I NEW MORE

Yes u need 3m Respirator. Must have. And yes this clear coat is amazing and u can get at napa.

Can anyone help me! I tried using this exact spraypaint but ended up with a bubbly kind of texture twice and dont know why. I sanded it supersmooth beforehand en cleaned it, also had the perfect temperature but still this bubble texture

I have read since rustoleum is enamel and spraymax is urethane, that long term these won't work well together. Did you do research on compatability?

For you interior pieces. What are the steps you followed ? Did you use a plastic adhesion promoter? Did you get primer ? Or just sprayed base and clear ?

Prob a dumb question but here goes. Can I apply this to a brand new car if I want more 'POP' on the gloss side of things? I guess what I'm asking is can I spray this on new paint job that has clearcoat already if I just want the most absolute shine? Or will I damage the paint?

Nice video and good work. You really need to be suited up head to toe, including respirator, before using this stuff. The fumes can actually soak into exposed skin. I've been using Spraymax 2k for 8 years now. I use a full hazmat suit and paint at least 20 yards from my home as I don't have a paint booth. I do have a fully finished garage but I will never paint this stuff there.

Great tip! I wasted 4 bottles which I used to clear coat carbon fiber stuff and threw away all the "Red" cap lol. Thats why even after 1-2 weeks, the paint still felt soft.

Every time I paint in my garage I get nervous I’m going to blow myself up because the fumes and the water heater 🙃

Nice video. I purchased 15 cans to target a project care that’s getting several panels redone. How long do these take to dry to touch? Also many many coats would you suggest I do on let’s say a hood or roof? Wanted to dedicate 2-3 can’t for the larger panels I’m redoing

Most of your local auto paint stores carry it. The one near me was cheaper than Amazon.

I recently spray painted my plastic center caps with dupli-color and clear coated them with dupli-color clear coat. Didn't get the shine I was looking for. Can I use the spray max 2k clear over the dupli-color clear coat or do I need to remove the dupli-color clear coat first. The 2k clear is urethane based where the dupli-color clear is lacquer based.

i want to use this over rustoleum gloss black~needed to scuff with #800 to clean up to smooth finish, can I clear over that surface or go up to #2000 or do i need another layer of black and then clear over that untouched surface? Thanks!

Results aren't as good over a darker color and spraying over a larger area like a car hood. The spray fan seems good but the overlap isn't consistent. I will try more cans.

Thinking about doing 6 or 8 coats on the 69 eldo

Think it's safe to put a vinyl decal on top of the base coat after the base coat dries and then spray this clear coat sealer over the decal so it looks professional ?

77 olds sanded hood with 800 then 1000 cleaned and used max it is awsome 👌 wear a respirator dont be a fool.Also it drys rather fast I let it dry for 2 days and it perfect.

I wanna know if u can get gas on this clear coat and it not harm it any. I wanna use this on my motorcycle gas tank but I gotta make sure it won't Crack or discolor if a little bit of gas gets on it..

NAPA carries these in some stores.

Thanks for your tutorial! Will this product adhere to bare metal and metal with putinas? Best, John

I just sprayed with Montana Gold enamel spray paint for my base coat. Do you know if 2k is compatible with enamel?

Thanks a lot !

So I have a can of this to put over some abs chrome 3d lettering that I sprayed with duplicolor metalcast enamel spray... I've gone over the 1 hour coat time as I didn't know when the clear should be applied. The duplicolor instructions say anything over an hour after the last coat should wait 7 days to fully cure. Do I wait now to do the clearmax? Sanding is not an option as these are chrome and need to be smooth and shiny metallic

Can anyone tell me how long I need to wait to recoat using the 2k glamour clear coat. I ran out of paint on the third coat and I have some areas that aren't covered well and the finish isn't so glamorous on those areas. I have another can ordered that should be here in a week.

Hell yeah prelude was my first car man

Hi! I recently bought new wheel flare molding parts for my car and realized the finish on the parts are like a satin/matte but the finish of my car is glossy. Would I be able to use this product on the parts to make them glossy? If so how would I need to prep the parts?

Do you think I can use it on top of the vinyl decals of my RV to prevent fading?

Wow! That’s a nice finish! Did you wet sand at all or is it really that smooth right out of the can?

I'm literally using it right now just did first coat. How long did you wait between coats?

Advance Auto parts has carried this for years and this stuff is amazing

How's this clear hold up to gas spills ? Used an industrial paint on motorcycle gas tank and was surprised how good it looks but gas dulled the color ugly.

They sell them at auto paint supplies. Look up places near you. Most carry it.

Does it work on license plates to block scamming speed cameras and red light scam ticket camera's from being able to read your license plate?

we can buy it local, here in Montréal at NAPA for $44.70 CND

I’m painting the top of my van. There once I’ve done the prep, there will be bare metal, wet sanded paint and stock primer. What primer and color coat should I use before I use spray Max?

what was the time it took to fully harden ? I am thinking about using this on my bike as a top coat over 1k black gloss acrylic 🙏

Would this work to refinish a plastic cover of a front grille emblem?

I bought mine at a local sherwin-Williams Automotive store FYI

Do u kno if i would need to sand the base coat before clear?

If I sprayed high gloss 2k 2 days ago abut didnt get it thick enough can I just spray more coats on it as it? Or do I need to rough it up or anything? Will it stick since 1st is already cured?

Once this has been sprayed, does anyone have any advice on how to remove any orange peel effect?

I have a SprayMax 2k question for you. I sprayed it on, and it did a great job... but for whatever reason, I then decided to scour the end finish with 3000 grit before buffing it out with polish. This left it with a sort of satin finish when I wanted high gloss to help enhance the colour pop! Is it possible to lay another coat or 2 of SprayMax 2k, or will the polish I used repel the clear coat? If that is the case, is there a way to prep it without ruining the paint below?

Can I use these (the matte versions) for doll repaints? The surface is vinyl/plastic

Do you think this would work on wheels ? My wheels are in good shape but have lost their shine, do to cleaning to much.

Yes it stinks that you cannot buy locally, I underestimated the amount needed and ran out. Now I have to sand re-tape and respray...ugggh!

Questions; 1. Is it uv protectant ? 2. Can apply tobcomposite materials? carbon fiber to be exact.

How long do you wait between the first coat and the second.

How long between coats?

what kind of mask should i be wearing? I got my car painted professionally and didn't realize clear coat wasn't included. don't have another 2500 dollars to get it painted again, so i was hoping to do the clear coat myself

What kind of mask should I wear… I don’t have a mask used by professionals.. is there a mask I should buy, will be using 1 can for small project

Can I use this on something I hydro dip and spray this 2 protected

Hi, can I spray 2K clear from Spray max over Duplicolor Perfect Match. Duplicolor is an Acrylic Laquer witch is glossy. If yes, how long do I wait for Duplicolor to cure before shooting 2K on it? Thanks.

Would I have to spray the clear coat first then activate the gloss?

Okay I just restored some old carbon fiber pieces using the spray max 2k clear .. I wore a “mask” it was a Covid mask lol. This video has me paranoid I painted in my garage with the door partially open and the back door cracked open for ventilation am I okay?

If I’ve already used a different clear coat and wanted to use this on top Would it still work ?

Would this clear be suitable for motorbike plastics that are flexible ?