When it comes to painting your car no matter what the reason, you will need to know the basics about the various types of paint or products used for painting your car. Here is a list of terms you should know before you rush out to purchase paint.

Solvent – this is the term used when referring to any type of thinner. It helps reduce the thickness of the product you might be applying or spraying. Solvents include such items as

Alcohol
Acetone
Lacquer thinner
Water
Urethane
Ready to Spray are products that need nothing else such as
A few plastic adhesion promoters
Primers
A few top coats such as vinyl colors
1K already includes the solvent
2K does not have a hardener or solvent included