How long can the Diamont Base dry before it is required to apply clearcoat?

Eight hours, unless you are using BCH2 basecoat hardener, then you have up to twenty-four hours.

What happens if the Diamont Base dries longer than recommended before clearing?

Lightly scuff the Diamont base and apply a light coat of color or BC100 prior to applying clearcoat.

How and when should the Diamont Base be sanded to remove small imperfections?

Allow Diamont Base to dry for 30 min.@ 68F, lightly sand using 1200 grit of finer.

What is used in blending Diamont Base for an orientation coat?

Use either BC100, BC00, BCH2, or over-reduced RFU clearcoat is preferred, check VOC regulations.

What is the recommended tape time for Diamont Base?

Allow Diamont base to dry 30 min.@ 68F before using masking tape.

Is it necessary to scuff the Diamont Base prior to applying clear?

No, Diamont is designed as a wet-on-wet process, provided clear is applied within recommended times.

What is the interior recommendation for Diamont Base?

Mix 2 parts Diamont color to 10% DH42 or DH46, reduce mixture 75-100%. Apply two to three coats. Do not clearcoat.

How is BCH2 used in Diamont?

By adding 10% to the mixed color before reduction.

Does the use of BCH2 affect the pot life of mixed Diamont Paint?

Yes, the potlife becomes 24 hours @ 68°F.

What is the potlife of Diamont Base?

Unreduced Diamont Base has an infinite potlife.

Can a flex agent be added to Diamont Basecoat?

No. Flex agent can only be used in undercoats, single stage topcoats, and clearcoats.

Can fisheye eliminator be used in Diamont Basecoat?

No. Fisheye eliminators are designed for use in single stage topcoats and clearcoats.

How does one determine if the primer on a factory bumper is soluble or non-soluble?

Solvent test all OE and aftermarket primer coats with UR Reducers by wiping the substrate with a rag. If the primer softens or dissolves, it is necessary to remove the factory primer to avoid lifting of R-M primers.