What are US paint types called here?

[Prothed]

In american articles/web sites, they often refer to 'epoxy primer' and 'urethane' paint as though you can buy it anywhere. I've never heard of either of these - are they just different names for paint types that are available here? Just curious...

[steveo]

In american articles/web sites, they often refer to 'epoxy primer' and 'urethane' paint as though you can buy it anywhere. I've never heard of either of these - are they just different names for paint types that are available here? Just curious...

not 100% on this but i think epoxy primer is the same as the 2 pac isosinate hardend primer we use hear , may be just a thinner build .

i am pretty sure 2 pac single stage & lacquer is urethane

strange this but . lacquer is what we call cellulose .

base coat &
water base & etch primer is the same in the US

i could be completely wrong on epoxy . as it is sprayed on bare metal ,must have etching properties i await to be shot down in flames on these

[Prothed]

Thanks Steve. I'd be jealous if americans have access to these magic paints and we don't...
For example, lot of posts on moparts say to use 'dupont imron' on engines but a quick google doesn't show up any UK suppliers.

[steveo]

any 2k paint can be used on a engine , really give it a good clean/ degrease . then be careful when you spirit wipe the engine be for painting , as the block is rough and the cloth fibers can cling to the block. it would be an idea to use the proper de -greasing cloth . not a must though. once the engine is ready to paint , put the paint on very thin just so it is covered , too thick it will crack & flake off . you can paint straight on the bare cast iron ( same as factory) or what i have done in the past use a coat of 2K none sand primer/ surfacer (wet on wet) only a thin coat, soon as it is touch dry you paint straight over it . with the mixed colour you can also add a matting additive because the factory paint was semi/ matte looking .
if you really want to use dupont paint products , i am sure the is or was a supplier in se london .

[MilesnMiles]

Du Pont supplier refwould be useful. quite fancy their satinblack Hot Rod black. Proper hot rod look without being a primer.

[steveo]

hi (Milesnmiles) any good paint brand has formulas for matte / satin colours , go and have a chat with your local paint supplier , have a look a the interior/ bumper colour chips and pick one out , if it has a texture finish to the chip , they can just leave that additive out . or you can use a 2k single layer black straight off the mixing scheme & then add matting additive in % to the amount of paint . to get the desired effect .
if you are set on Dupont there is probably a supplier in your neck of the woods .

[MilesnMiles]

Thanks steve, that makes sense and is probablya lot cheaper than the Du Pont option.