Are you sure that the metalic paint is not 1k base coat paint?. Im pretty sure thats what it'll be, especially if your finishing it with 2k lacquer.

Different paint systems have slightly different mixing ratio's.

Basecoat 1k paint is 2 parts paint to 1 part Basecoat thinners (u get different thinners for different paints)

2k lacquer is 2parts paint ie lacquer to 1 part hardener with 15-20% 2k thinners

2:1 = 2parts paint....1 part thinners

laquer's the same aswell but wiv hardner instead of thinners

hang on, wat type of paint have you bought? 2 pack? im 99% sure that you need to use hardener in your base coat. however if you dont then i dont think you can use 2 pack laquer on non 2 pac basecoat. may be wrong, ive been awake for over 24 hours so i may be wrong.

try this site mate quite helpful
http://www.diycompressors.com/spraying/

Hey all.

If your used to spreying, I need your help.

First off, the paint ive got is arden blue, which is the metalic colour. meaning no harnder is needed to be mixed in. However i need to know:


* The Ratio of Celulose thinners i mix with my metalic (arden blue) paint
* The ratio of hardner i need to mix with my 2 pack laquer

Any help yold be great ! cheers !