# Hycote XUK0272 Gloss Black Aerosol Car Paint, 400 ml

Hycote XUK0272 is a 400 ml gloss black acrylic aerosol paint listed for car use. It is intended for primed metal and rigid plastic surfaces, with the listing also naming ceramic as a suitable surface, so primer compatibility and preparation matter.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Hycote
- Model: XUK0272
- Category: Cars & Motorcycles > Car Care & Cleaning
- Price: 5.30 GBP
- Previous price: 6.49 GBP
- Discount: 18%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T05:52:55.712Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 3113

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## At a glance

- Acrylic paint supplied as a 400 ml aerosol in gloss black.
- The manufacturer describes use on primed metal and rigid plastics, and also lists ceramic among suitable surfaces.
- The listing names application-dependent coverage and a 2-hour full cure time. These are separate from the 24-hour dry-time field.

## Pros

- Gloss black finish and aerosol format suit small-area refinishing where a spray application is preferred.
- The listing gives a 400 ml pack size and identifies acrylic paint for car use.
- Customer feedback reports smooth-looking finish, coverage and ease of use, though spray performance is not uniformly reported.

## Specifications

### Identity and format
- Brand: Hycote
- Model: XUK0272
- Paint type: Acrylic
- Form: Aerosol
- Colour: Gloss Black
- Finish: Gloss
- Size: 400 ml \(Pack of 1\)
### Use and protection
- Recommended surfaces: Ceramic,Metal,Plastic
- Listed water resistance: Waterproof
- Usage: Outdoor
### Application and dimensions
- Coverage: Application Dependent
- Full cure time: 2 Hours
- Dry time: 24
- Weight listed: 0.38 Kilograms

## Before you buy

- The listing cautions against use on surfaces treated with primers of unknown composition until suitability has been established. It also says metal and rigid plastics require appropriate primers, while another claim names most metal, plastic and ceramic surfaces. Listed timings differ: full cure is shown as 2 Hours and dry time as 24, so do not treat these fields as interchangeable or assume a single drying schedule. Coverage is application dependent.

## In the box

- HYCOTE XUK0272 Aerosol Spray Paint (Included)

## A good fit for

- Car owners doing small-area refinishing who need gloss black aerosol paint and can prepare the surface with a suitable primer.
- DIY users working on compatible metal or rigid plastic surfaces who can confirm the existing primer is suitable.

## Less suited to

- Buyers needing confirmed compatibility with an unknown primer or a guaranteed coverage amount.
- Anyone requiring an explicitly stated vehicle-specific colour match. The listing identifies gloss black, not a matched paint code for a particular car.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes a smooth, professional-looking finish, good coverage, ease of use and quick drying, while spray performance is mixed, including reports of paint not spraying properly. For small jobs on appropriately primed surfaces, the reported finish and coverage may be useful, but inconsistent spray reports matter when reliable, uninterrupted application is important.
- Positive themes: Customers report a smooth-looking finish and good coverage.
- Positive themes: Feedback also describes the paint as easy to use and quick-drying.
- Negative themes: Some customers report that the paint does not spray properly.
- Mixed feedback: Spray performance is described both as even and as problematic.

## Frequently asked questions

### What colour and finish is this paint?
It is listed as Gloss Black with a Gloss finish.
### Which surfaces does the listing name?
It lists ceramic, metal and plastic, while the manufacturer feature text specifically refers to metal and rigid plastics with appropriate primers. Check that the surface and primer are suitable before use.
### How long does it take to dry or cure?
The listing gives a full cure time of 2 Hours and a separate dry-time value of 24. It does not clarify the conditions or relationship between these entries.
### How much area will one can cover?
Coverage is listed as Application Dependent, so no fixed area is specified.

## Offer details

- Use only on surfaces with a primer confirmed suitable for this paint. The manufacturer warns against applying over primers of unknown composition without first checking suitability.

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## Images

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