Product Description
Two Hour Gloss Paint is a high gloss, fast drying, protective and decorative top coat for interior and exterior use. This professional gloss gives long term, durable protection with a high gloss finish to a variety of surfaces. If you’re looking for the best quick dry gloss paint to apply by brush or roller, then Two Hour Professional Gloss has to be your choice.
It is suitable for wood, metal and many other surfaces, it is ideal for restoration projects, structural steelwork, machinery, railings, pipework and more.
Two hour gloss is a high gloss enamel paint that dries to a hard finish. It is touch dry in 2 hours, which gives you excellent wet edge and flow out.
Highlights:
- Suitable as an interior and exterior gloss paint
- For metal, wood and many other substrates
- Based on vinyl toluene modified alkyd resin, (lead free) containing organic and inorganic pigments
- Solvent-borne
You can use two hour gloss paint over selected primers and undercoats from Palatine’s range. You can also apply it over previously painted surfaces. Best applied by brush or roller, but it can also be sprayed. (Alternatively you can use Palatine’s Fast Dry Gloss) These form part of the Industrial Top Coat Range
This high gloss, fast dry enamel paint has been used in many projects local to us here at Palatine Paints. Take a look at our Blog: Two Hour Gloss in Action at Leigh Spinners Mill. You can also see this paint used in many parts of the Lancashire Mining Museum
Please note: The colours shown here are only a guide. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor has a different capability to display colours. In addition, everyone sees these colours differently.
Preparation
Surface Condition: Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry, and completely free from dust, grease, oil, and any loose or flaking paint. Any organic growth or mould should be treated with a fungicidal wash prior to painting.
Priming:
* Bare Ferrous Metals: Apply one or two coats of Palatine Anti-Corrosive Metal Primer or All Purpose Primer.
* Non-Ferrous Metals: For galvanised steel or aluminium, use an Etching Primer to ensure a secure bond.
* Timber: New or bare wood should be sealed with a suitable wood primer or undercoat to prevent absorption and ensure an even gloss finish.
* Previously Painted Surfaces: Thoroughly abrade existing gloss finishes with fine-grade waterproof abrasive paper to “key” the surface. Rinse and dry the area completely to ensure maximum adhesion.
* Porous Substrates: On highly absorbent surfaces, a thin sealing coat or dedicated primer is recommended to prevent the gloss from sinking and appearing patchy.
Application
Mixing: Stir the paint thoroughly for at least 2 minutes using a wide wooden batten or a drill stirrer. Ensure all settled pigments at the bottom of the tin are fully incorporated to achieve a consistent colour and sheen.
Method: Apply an even, generous coat using a high-quality natural bristle brush or a short-pile mohair roller. Avoid over-brushing, as the paint is designed to level out quickly to a high-gloss finish.
Thinning & Spraying: For conventional spray application, thin the paint by approximately 10–15% using Palatine S005 Thinner. Do not use standard white spirit, as it may interfere with the two-hour drying chemistry.
Coating System: While the paint is touch-dry in 2 hours, allow a full 16 hours before applying a second coat. A two-coat system is highly recommended for exterior durability and a deeper depth of colour.
Environmental Conditions: Apply only when the surface temperature is at least 3°C above the dew point and the ambient temperature is above 10°C. High humidity or very cold conditions will significantly extend the drying and recoat times.
Please note: The colours on the product listings are only given as a guide. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor has a different capability to display colours. In addition, everyone sees these colours differently. Sample pots are available to order upon request. Always carry out a test patch (approximately 100x100mm) before full application to ensure compatibility with previous coatings and the substrate, and to ensure the colour achieved meets your requirements. Failure to do so will result in a product refund claim not being accepted.
Q: What is Two Hour Gloss Paint and where can I use it?
A: Two Hour Gloss is a high-gloss, fast-drying protective and decorative top coat for interior and exterior use. It’s ideal for restoration work, structural steel, machinery, railings, pipework, and more.
Q: What surfaces is it suitable for?
A: It’s suitable for wood, metal, and many other substrates. It can be applied over selected Palatine primers/undercoats and also over previously painted surfaces (as long as they’re sound and properly keyed).
Q: How fast does it dry and when can I apply a second coat?
A: It’s touch dry in 2 hours, giving good wet edge and flow. Apply the second coat once the first is hard dry (typically 6–24 hours) and within 5 days. If more than 5 days pass, lightly abrade before recoating. Avoid washing the surface for 7 days.
Q: What prep do I need on previously painted surfaces?
A: Make sure the old coating is sound and non-flaking, then abrade (preferably mechanically) to create a key and maximise adhesion. Always do a test patch (about 100mm x 100mm) to confirm compatibility and colour before full application.
Q: How do I apply it (brush/roller/spray) and what are the spray settings?
A: Best applied by brush or roller, but it can also be airless or conventional sprayed.
Airless spray: 1800–2000 psi at the tip, tip size 0.017″–0.021″ (0.43–0.53 mm)
Use a solvent-resistant roller sleeve
Avoid applying too thickly to prevent delayed drying/through-drying issues
For bare metal, use Carboxide Metal Primer first (or Carboxide All Purpose Primer Undercoat if changing colour significantly or the surface is pitted). For extra protection/film build, overcoat with Palatine Polyurethane Varnish.
David Ritchie –
Applied to a building roof in late Autumn and now coming out of the winter it is still looking like applied last week. The strong glossy surface finish which appears to resist dirt and tree residue as well as bird dropping adhesion on surface. Planning to complete other work with the same gloss.
Kulbinder Bhamra –
I purchased the RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey for my garage door. A decorator has painted the door using a grey undercoat and it looks absolutely fabulous. So happy with the finished look. Thanks palatine
Adrian –
I used the olive green RAL6003 on our camper van and very pleased as I only used a gloss roller and and brush .. this paint flattens out and brush marks disappear once it starts to dry and leaves a great finish
Clare –
Really easy to apply, sticks really well and has a beautiful, tough glossy finish. I have used the black on the metal support of an outdoor table and even on ceramic plants pots. Great stuff!
J A Hewetson –
I used two hour gloss paint in Traffic Orange for a machine refurbishment, dry’s to a flat shiny finish, I wish I hard used Palatine primer from the start due to my normal primer bleeding through. I found that the orange needs at least two coats.