Mipa 2K Elastic is an additive used to increase the elasticity of compatible Mipa 2K vehicle paints and selected 2K clearcoats. This additive is intended for flexible plastic parts where the coating needs more movement tolerance than a standard rigid build would provide. In automotive refinishing, that becomes relevant on parts such as bumpers, exterior trim sections and other deformable components that are expected to flex slightly in use. Without the right additive, the coating system can become too brittle for that kind of substrate. Mipa 2K Elastic exists to solve that specific problem in a clean and system-correct way. This additive changes the behaviour of the compatible coating system for a specific application need.
This additive is not a decorative effect product and it is not something added for unclear improvement. It is used when the coating mix needs a defined adjustment without leaving the compatible Mipa system route. It changes the flexibility of the compatible coating system so that the final paint film is better suited to parts that move or deform slightly. That makes it useful in professional refinishing where plastic components are painted alongside metal panels but cannot always be treated as if they behaved the same way once coated. The value of an elastic additive becomes obvious when the substrate itself demands it. That makes the additive easy to place in the correct system when flexible coating behaviour is required.
Mipa 2K Elastic can be used with compatible Mipa 2K car paints, 2K vehicle paints and 2K clearcoats that are processed 2:1, and it can also be added to Mipa 2K-HS Express Clearcoat CX 3 within the specified limit. That gives it a defined place in real repair and refinishing workflows, especially where bumper repairs and plastic part repainting are routine. In those jobs, a coating system needs to stay visually right and mechanically suitable at the same time. This additive helps bridge that gap. It supports flexibility while allowing the coating to keep its intended function, finish and system performance.
Mipa 2K Elastic is used as an additive in compatible Mipa 2K paint and clearcoat systems when flexible plastic parts are being coated. This additive is added to the base coating material before application and is especially relevant on bumpers and other deformable components where a more flexible paint film is required. In practical refinishing terms, 2K Elastic belongs where a standard rigid coating build would not suit the substrate properly. That makes it a simple but important addition whenever coating flexibility needs to be built into the paint system instead of left to chance.
| Product type | Elasticising additive for compatible Mipa 2K systems |
|---|---|
| Main use | Increase flexibility on deformable plastic parts |
| Compatible coatings | Mipa 2K car paints, 2K vehicle paints and selected 2K clearcoats |
| Addition rate | Basic paint + 10 to 50% |
| CX 3 addition | Up to 15% for Mipa 2K-HS Express Clearcoat CX 3 |
| Typical parts | Bumpers and other flexible plastic components |
| Available sizes | 250 ml, 1 litre |
| Option | Article number | EAN / GTIN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 l | 234610000 | 4016176006209 |
| 250 ml | 234600000 | 4016176006193 |
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