sikkens users ? on autoclear hs+
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any 1 useing this clear???? autoclear hs+ w/rapid hardener
I use Autoclear Hs+LV and I use the spot and panel harder.
I’m not currently using HS+, but it was my go-to clear for a long time. I only used the rapid harder on smaller jobs, but I did use it. What is your question?
HS+ and HS+LV are 2 completely different clears :stoned What do you want to know about it?I sprayed that clear for many years…..
what reducer where you useing? mixing it 3-1-1 like tds says to do.???? how much flash time???? i have been useing glasurit and diamont clears for the last 5 years. this stuff is a little different . i shot 2 feneders and a cover yesterday, and a hood this am!
I always mixed 3:1:1 no matter which reducer/activator I used, the only time I would use a diff ratio was if flex additive was used, which is hardly ever did. If you do use flex 20% is fine, I think they want 35% but thats overkill according to our rep. 90% of the time I used the standard activator, I never used rapid. On real big jobs on hot days I would use extra slow. I always just used the general Autocryl Hardener, never bothered stocking the rapid. I have never sprayed HS+ LV, but Autoclear HS+ is a great clear once you get a feel for it, it lays out beautiful.
I have a different opinion,we used hs+ for many years and always stocked the rapid hardener.Accoring to my tech rep and the training center the standard autocryl hardener would take longer to dry and you would have to bake it or else you could still finger print it after a couple of days.We would very seldom use the regular hardener,only in the summer if it was really hot.90% of the time I would use the rapid hardener even for completes,there is enough difference with activators that you can custom tailor the clear to your needs.I used rapid activator and maybe a touch of extratop accelerator for bumpers and 1-2 panels.I would use standard or extra slow activator for larger jobs and completes with no issues,it would still stay open long enough for big jobs.I always used a first gen sata rp with a 1.4 full fan and fluid at 30 psi, so I never had an issue with getting enough material on fast enough before it started to kick.
Always mix it 3:1:1
If you are looking to speed it up use some extra top.Up to 1/2 ounce per sprayable litre,but use caution it can dieback if you use too much
Don’t use rapid activator on a horizontal panel,it can dieback a bit so be careful.
If you are going to air dry your jobs use rapid hardener and a splash of extratop with whatever activator you use.
For flash time I always use the handslick method,when it feels dry and not tacky put on your glory coat.Use a medium first coat,if you put it on too heavy it will run.
If you are looking for a more production orientated clear go to ACIII,or lesonal universal,same clear.
HS + is somewhat like rm DC92 just put it on with a slight bit of texture and it will flow right out ,if you go crazy and try to make it like glass it will be on the floor.Any other questions just ask……. :cheers
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