Aerosol Can, Gloss Crystal Clear (Pack of 6) http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php?topic=12891.0, Quote from: Joe Messinger on July 15, 2009, 11:15:39 PM. If you're using a compressor and spray gun and thinning with acetone usually 24 hours at 70 is fine. Enamel car paint will accept a clear coat without an issue, as it will adhere to nearly every surface. Login with username, password and session length. I have heard that the metallic also are not fuelproof. I'm not sure if Rustoleum makes a clear, but they also make Painter's Choice, which does have a clear. Clear enamel is like lacquer, in that you can apply it on wood or metal. If you can find Rustoleum clear coat, use that. The black wrinkled and then bubbled up. It turned into a sticky mess as soon as fuel hit it. This transparent finish provides extra protection against rust, corrosion, tarnishing and chipping. I am in the paint stage of my Trophy Trainer. Rust-Oleum® Universal® Clear Spray Paint can be applied on any surface and at any angle—with the unmatched comfort of our patented trigger technology. Its durable long-lasting finish resists nicks and scratches. as a BASF rep the answer is yes and no . Any idea if this will work? But if the enamel is over a porous substrate (wood or foam, without epoxy/fiberglass inbetween) the excess solvents can go into the porous substrate. It has to be 100% cured. Even when the humidity was in the 50% range, both black and clear LusterKote blushed every time I sprayed it. I am not an authority on paint and I would never claim to be, but I shot a 2 part Urethane clear coat over Rustoleum enamel on the roof of my 49 without issue. You can clear coat anything. I'm going to shoot a stab in the next week or so, depending upon the weather, and see how things go. Rust-Oleum® Clear Enamel Spray is a transparent protective coat for painting projects. I have never used a clear coat over this product,never felt it was necessary as the gloss is very nice from the can..Another trick is to wait for a nice warm day (75 to 85 degrees) with … I bought Ford Tractor Blue paint. You will NOT need to sand it after you strip it with 240 grit or finer. Other paint will slide off the body and the job would have to be done all over again. if you do so with a metallic color you will sand off some of the metallics . I`m just wondering how you guys clear over enamel after doing a swirl? I've used it in the past without having a blushing problem but this time 6 out of 6 cans all blushed. Rust-Oleum auto body clear coats are quality, ready-to-spray systems (primer-paint-clear) designed for most all vehicle applications. A clear coat is added over that paint to protect it. Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Crystal Clear Enamel Spray uses a non-yellowing formula to provide a crystal-clear look. I put a 2K clear from spray max over my $3.96 can of rustoleum and it turned out AMAZING!!!! yes, you can use a clear over the rustoleum. If you need to recoat,wait until the first coat is totally cured. It is enamel so you can use it over enamels or lacquers. Shop Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Gloss Crystal Clear Spray Paint (Actual Net Contents: 12-oz) in the Spray Paint department at Lowe's.com. Its nice and smooth with a good shiney reflection. What kind of clear coat can i use on rustoleum car paint job ? I started out using Lusterkote black and clear. For some reason if I lay the 2x stuff on thick it takes FOREVER to cure (like over a week). Apply multiple light coats versus one heavy coat. Just got the LusterKote from Tower about two months ago so I suppose it's fresh. Use it alone or as a sealer on top of another coating. Seal the deal on important projects with Rust-Oleum® Stops Rust® Protective Clear Enamel. Pro: Clear Coating. I have used Rustolium color on several airplanes with good results. I'm using Rustoleum enamel for color, for clear I'am looking at a can of Cabot's Clear water based polyurethane already on my shelf. Weather, dirt and other damaging elements never touch the actual paint on the car. Page 1 of 2 - Clear Coat Over Tractor Paint - posted in Tractor Restoration Tips & Tricks: Hello, I am making my new tractor pretty again. Just stick with the normal "gloss protective enamal" and "crystal clear enamal". Turned into a black goo. Get Rust-Oleum updates on your Facebook wall, Copyright 2020 Rust-Oleum All rights reserved, This website uses cookies and other tracking technologies (also known as pixels or beacons) to aid your experience (such as viewing videos), I need to know before I decide what paints to use. It comes in different finishes to give any project a one-of-a kind look. I've had this happen with the rustoleum "2x" stuff. The clear is not fuelproof. Spraymax 3680061 2K Glamour clear coat is a very good product. I don't have any idea if it can be rubbed out, but it makes a slick, fuel proof finish for a knock-around profile. Rust-Oleum 7701830 - 6 PK Stops Rust Spray Paint, Enamel, 12 Fl. 3) In general, it is better to put two part polyurethane clear over a lacquer. If I cant clear over oil base enamel such as these paints, do automotive paints work to swirl? Rustoleum Universal Clear Topcoat spray paint provides UV, chip and fade resistance, superior coverage and durability on any surface. (If you dont have any body work to do) Spray two coats of etch over your bare metal, wait 30 min, then spray your sealer, wait about 30 min, spray your base, let flash, then clear. If you do not wish to accept cookies from this website, you can choose to not allow cookies from this website by updating your browser preferences. It did not go as planned. When we paint with the blue paint, it looks beautiful. I use spray max 2k clearcoat. Use a 2k clear. I'd leave it sit a week. They're easy to apply, dry quickly, and can be buffed to a brilliant, high-gloss shine. This afternoon I thought I would try spraying some LusterKote clear over a test piece I painted about two weeks ago with Rustoleum black, gloss enamel . I bought some, and will try it out on my TT later this week. New paints were developed that added these finishes to a base color paint. All surfaces are cleaned, sanded, primered and ready to go. If you click the "Accept All Cookies" button or continue navigating the website, you agree to having those first and third-party cookies set on your device. Another distinction is that clear enamel is a topcoat. OK so I primed my car with rustoleum primer and sanded smooth and I used a oil based gloss black and was wondering if I could use. Consider using SprayMax 3680093 Spot Blender spray with this clear coat if attempting to blend it on a panel. Rust-Oleum® Auto Enamel Spray provides a long-lasting color finish with superior gloss retention. While flying the pattern, my incompetence always exceeds my expectations. So any impervious clear coat may cause later bubbling as the solvents continue to be released. you can clear coat over acrylic enamel but no not for 24 hours and then and only then if you wet sand it 1st with a untra fine sand paper . Oil-based formula provides a durable protective coating with excellent resistance to abrasion, fading, chipping and dulling You don't need to sand it because it's not fully cured and the clear coat … In fact I shot it over the old paint and rattle can primer spots without issue. A clear coat should not effect how you can handle a … As paint jobs became more complex, with pearl or metallic finishes, these simple paints could not hold up. Subsequently, question is, can you clear coat over Rustoleum paint? Don't be like me though and use a single part clear coat, gasoline dissolves it. The result was the LusterKote clear lifted the black Rustoleum like paint remover. Source(s): kind clear coat rustoleum car paint job: https://tinyurl.im/2rRiH. Enamel over Krylon primer is fine, but don't use Krylon clear over enamel. Oz. Bad stuff can happen when you put down Rustolem Primer, Testors Paint, and say House of Color Clear Gloss. If your vehicle was previously painted this type of enamel, car paint will adhere to the prior layer of paint. doesn't make sense to empty the spray can into a spray guna whole lot cheaper to buy a quart/gallon of the real stuff. Best part is it will be long lasting durable paint!! If in doubt, test stuff or stick with one brand. I use Minwax oil based polyurethane, brushed on. So far I`m thinking Testors, but I also have some Tremclad mixed to the colours that I like and it worked well on some test pieces. For more information on how we use Cookies, please read our, Satin Clear Enamel Spray Technical Data Sheet, Matte Clear Enamel Spray Technical Data Sheet. (Thanks I won't try that road) Maybe I'll try the diamond coat or contact Rustoleum and see what they suggest. This transparent finish provides extra protection against rust, corrosion, tarnishing and chipping. This is a review of when i used this Crystal Clear Enamel as a clear coat on my motorcycle. To me it has happened if the paint is laid on heavy and/or not given a long time to dry. When a car is painted with acrylic enamel, a clear coat is applied over the paint. This is why many people refer to clear enamel as a varnish. It also happens every time Ive ever layed down their (enamel) clear and then tried to put any 2x enamel color over that. I'm sure this question has been addressed here before but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for in the search. See if the different finishes play nicely together. Much harder coating than ordinary 1K clear coats and with a better shine. You can't mix it into paint as you can with lacquer. On one airplane i sprayed Rustolium clear over the color. ... then he can use the rustoleum clear over the stain, whether its an oil or a dye stain, as long as the stain is completely dry before he sprays on the clear. The result was the LusterKote clear lifted the black Rustoleum like paint remover. The black wrinkled and then bubbled up. This afternoon I thought I would try spraying some LusterKote clear over a test piece I painted about two weeks ago with Rustoleum black, gloss enamel . Use alone or as a top coat to another coating. James Yes I will be using Rustoleum Enamel Clear over the color coat to keep things consistant. A enamel rustoleum clear gloss for a finish what should I use ? However, clear enamel is more durable than lacquer. Apply each of your proposed finishes to it and then apply your clear coat. The base coat/clear coat system describes a way to paint cars. It's about $20 a can and well worth it. 7 months of sitting in … I looks a lot better than the spray can finish without a clear coat and makes it very easy to clean. USC SprayMax 2K Glamour High Gloss Aerosol Clear. Find Rust-Oleum Corporation 253522 Rust-Oleum Auto Body Clear Coats and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing! The clear coat of urethane supplies the acrylic enamel paint with a buffer between the paint and the elements. Turned into a black goo. Can be used over any surface or Universal Paint for a one-of-a-kind look. But when using Rustoleum, or any ENAMEL, you have to be careful. Older cars were painted in just a colored paint. 0 0. geiser. Use it alone or as a sealer on top of another coating. Give your projects new life with a unique finish. I've been wondering about this myself. as well as “performance cookies” to analyze your use of this website and to assist with marketing efforts. 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