NOVOL OPTIC 2+1 is a two-component acrylic topcoat designed for professional automotive and industrial refinishing applications. It creates a durable, attractive and resistant coating with excellent appearance, reliable color stability and high-quality surface finish.
Package sizes:
Paint: 800 ml
Hardener: 400 ml (selected option)
NOVOL OPTIC 2k Acrylic Topcoat
NOVOL OPTIC 2+1 is a two-component acrylic topcoat designed for professional automotive and industrial refinishing applications. It creates a durable, attractive and resistant coating with excellent appearance, reliable color stability and high-quality surface finish.
The product provides UV resistance, resistance to changing weather conditions and reduced risk of discoloration. Its good flowability and short drying time support easy, comfortable and efficient application in professional workshop conditions.
The OPTIC 2+1 system can be used with different hardener and thinner speeds, allowing the process to be adjusted to the size of the repair, temperature and working conditions. The product is intended for professional use, therefore the manufacturer’s mixing, application and drying instructions must be followed.
Main benefits
- Two-component acrylic topcoat for professional use
- Durable, attractive and resistant coating
- UV-resistant and weather-resistant finish
- Good flowability for easier application
- Short drying time
- Reduced discoloration tendency
- Adjustable with different hardeners and thinners according to repair size
- Suitable for automotive and industrial refinishing work
Product information
| Product type | Two-component acrylic topcoat |
| Application | Automotive and industrial topcoat, repair refinishing work |
| Color | Lada 121 Reklama |
| Mixing system | OPTIC 2+1 topcoat + OPTIC 2+1 hardener + THIN 850 acrylic thinner |
| Viscosity | DIN 4 / 20 °C: 18–22 s |
| VOC content | 630 g/l for ready-to-use mixture |
| Use | For professional use only |
Related products and additives
| Product | Function |
|---|---|
| OPTIC Hardener 2+1 | Hardener for acrylic topcoat, available in standard, fast and slow versions |
| THIN 850 | Acrylic thinner, available in standard, fast and slow versions |
| PLUS 770 | Elasticity increasing additive |
| PLUS 750 | Acrylic accelerating additive |
| PLUS 760 | Antisilicone additive to help prevent silicone-related defects |
| THIN 890 | Fade-out thinner for blending zones |
Suitable substrates
OPTIC 2+1 is compatible with the majority of solventborne and waterborne basecoats available on the market.
Mixing ratio
| Material | Ratio |
|---|---|
| OPTIC 2+1 topcoat | 2 parts |
| OPTIC Hardener 2+1 | 1 part |
| THIN 850 acrylic thinner | 20% |
The amount of thinner must be calculated based on the amount of topcoat.
Application conditions
- Recommended temperature: above 15 °C
- Maximum humidity: no more than 80%
- Use after curing: under these conditions, the cured coating can be used after no less than 14 hours
Spray gun settings
| Spray gun type | Nozzle | Pressure | Spraying distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional gravity-fed spray gun | 1.3–1.4 mm | 3–4 bar | 15–20 cm |
| Low-pressure gravity-fed spray gun | 1.2–1.3 mm | 2 bar | 10–15 cm |
The spray equipment manufacturer’s instructions must always be followed.
Application
| Number of coats | 2–3 coats |
| Single dry coat thickness | 20–30 µm |
| Coverage of ready-to-use mixture | approx. 7.0 m²/l at 50 µm dry film thickness |
| Pot life at 20 °C | approx. 2 hours with slow or standard hardener, approx. 30 minutes with fast hardener |
| Flash-off time between coats at 20 °C | 5–10 minutes |
Curing times
| Stage | Slow hardener 20 °C | Slow hardener 60 °C | Standard hardener 20 °C | Standard hardener 60 °C | Fast hardener 20 °C | Fast hardener 60 °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dust-free | 20 min | 6 min | 15 min | 5 min | 12 min | 5 min |
| Tack-free | 3.5 h | 15 min | 3 h | 10 min | 1.2 h | 10 min |
| Operating hardness | 14 h | 45 min | 14 h | 45 min | 12 h | 35 min |
| Final hardness | 7 days | 45 min + 3 days / 20 °C | 7 days | 45 min + 3 days / 20 °C | 5 days | 35 min + 3 days / 20 °C |
- Curing times apply to the temperature of the individual painted elements.
- Drying the topcoat with a fast hardener at elevated temperature may reduce gloss and make polishing necessary.
- The fast hardener should not be used together with PLUS 750 acrylic accelerator.
Hardener and thinner selection guide
| Surface / repair size | 15–20 °C | 20–25 °C | 25–35 °C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small area 1–2 elements, spot repair |
Fast hardener Fast THIN 850 thinner |
Standard or fast hardener Fast THIN 850 thinner |
Standard hardener Standard THIN 850 thinner |
| Medium area 3–5 elements |
Fast hardener Fast THIN 850 thinner |
Standard hardener Standard THIN 850 thinner |
Standard hardener Slow THIN 850 thinner |
| Large area more than 5 elements |
Fast hardener Standard THIN 850 thinner |
Standard hardener Slow THIN 850 thinner |
Slow hardener Slow THIN 850 thinner |
Infrared drying
- Recommended time: 10–25 minutes, depending on lamp type and power
- Distance: follow the equipment manufacturer’s recommendations
- Important: start infrared heating no sooner than 10 minutes after applying the final coat
Equipment cleaning
Clean spray equipment with THIN 850 acrylic thinner or NC solvent.
Storage and shelf life
Store in a cool, dry room, away from sources of fire and heat. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
| Product | Shelf life at 20 °C |
|---|---|
| OPTIC 2+1 | 36 months |
| OPTIC 2+1 standard and slow hardener | 18 months |
| OPTIC 2+1 fast hardener | 12 months |
| THIN 850 acrylic thinner | 24 months |
Safety and important notes
- Read the safety data sheet before use.
- The product is intended for professional use only.
- A test application is recommended before use because different materials and conditions may affect the final result.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment, especially respiratory protection.
- The manufacturer’s instructions and local regulatory requirements must always be followed.
Summary
NOVOL OPTIC 2+1 acrylic topcoat provides a durable, UV-resistant and weather-resistant coating for professional refinishing work. Its good flowability, short drying time and flexible hardener-thinner system make it an efficient solution for anything from small repairs to larger refinishing jobs.