High Gloss Clear

ECS10 is a 2K ready-to-spray, premium quality clear that meets the National Rule for VOC compliance. ECS10 possesses a “water white” color that eliminates concerns of color change over some basecoat colors, especially white. ECS10 has excellent buffing capabilities and a superior gloss for a glamour

appearance.  

ACTIVATORS

• GH1            Fast Activator
• GH2            Medium Activator
• GH3            Slow Activator
• GH4            Very Slow Activator

MIXING RATIO

Mix TWO (2) parts ECS10 with one (1) part selected activator. ECS10 is ready to spray after activation. A566 accelerator may be used up to 1 ounce per gallon or ¼ ounce per quart for enhanced drying. 

POT LIFE AT 77° F

2 hours (without accelerator)

CLEAN UP

Use NORTHSTAR Lacquer Thinner or zero VOC solvents. (Check local regulations)

PHYSICAL DATA

Solids wt. (as mixed)    42%

VOC as mixed     4.3

Color      Water white

DRY / FLASH TIMES

Air Dry at 77°F

Flash between coats    15 -30 minutes

Dust free     40 minutes  

Tack free     15-30 minutes

Sand & Buff     12-16 hours

Force Dry

Flash before force dry    15 minutes minimum

Force dry time     35 minutes at 140° F

Sand & Buff     After 2 hour cool down

COLOR SANDING

Wet sand with 1000 to 1500 wet or dry paper, then buff with appropriate compounds and glazes to achieve a high gloss finish.

GUN SETUPS

Conventional

Gravity Feed     1.3 mm – 1.5 mm 

Siphon Feed     1.3 mm – 1.5 mm 

AIR PRESSURES

Conventional at Gun

Gravity Feed     30 – 40 psi

Siphon Feed     35 – 45 psi

HVLP at cap       8 – 10 psi

SURFACE PREPARATION

Use NORTHSTAR Clean Wipe (S10) to clean substrate free of grease, dirt, and foreign contaminants.

APPLICATION

• Apply 2-3 medium wet coats over substrate to desired film thickness
• Allow 5-20 minutes between coats
• Scuff after 24 hours before applying topcoat or recoating
• Clean gun after spraying is completed

MSDS/TDS