MATT - SPIES HECKER 2K CLEAR COAT 8185
2K matt clearcoat for plastic components.
Permacron Matt Clear Coat 8185 is a 2K MS clearcoat based on acrylic resin technology with a low gloss level for small refinish jobs.
. Offers a high degree of elasticity.
. Produces a matt finish.
. Can be cross-linked with both Permasolid HS and VHS Hardeners.
. Is ideally suited for refinishing plastic.
MATT Spies Hecker Permasolid HS Speed Clear Coat 8185
⭐ Professional Painter Tip (for pure Matt Finish)
Many painters using Spies Hecker Permasolid HS Speed Clear Coat 8185 do this:
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Coat 1: normal mix (no thinner)
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Coat 2: add 3–5% thinner
This gives the final coat more flow, eliminating minor orange peel.
🔧 Mixing Ratio (Standard System)
Using:
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Spies Hecker Permasolid VHS Hardener 3225
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Spies Hecker Permacron Reducer 3380
Standard Mix
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3 parts – Clear 8185
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1 part – Hardener 3225
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0–5% – Reducer 3380 (optional)
⚠️ Unlike 8055, 8085 usually needs little or no thinner because it is already optimized for fast flow.
Example
Clear Hardener Thinner 300 ml 100 ml 0–15 ml 🎨 Application Method
8085 is usually applied in 1.5 coats.
Standard Method
1️⃣ 1 medium coat
2️⃣ Short flash
3️⃣ 1 full wet coatBecause it cures fast, avoid heavy coats.
🎯 How to Avoid Orange Peel With 8085
Because it is a speed clear, most peel problems come from spraying too dry.
Key adjustments
1️⃣ Correct wet coat
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The second coat must be wet enough to flow.
2️⃣ Slight thinner if needed
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If texture appears → add 5% of Spies Hecker Permacron Reducer 3380.
3️⃣ Correct gun distance
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14–16 cm from panel
4️⃣ Slow down your passes
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About 40 cm/sec
5️⃣ Maintain good overlap
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70–75% overlap
🌡️ Hardener Selection Guide
Booth Temp Hardener 20–25 °C Spies Hecker Permasolid VHS Hardener 3225 -