It has to be 100% cured. So any impervious clear coat may cause later bubbling as the solvents continue to be released. Enamel over Krylon primer is fine, but don't use Krylon clear over enamel. It also happens every time Ive ever layed down their (enamel) clear and then tried to put any 2x enamel color over that. Seal the deal on important projects with Rust-Oleum® Stops Rust® Protective Clear Enamel. Consider using SprayMax 3680093 Spot Blender spray with this clear coat if attempting to blend it on a panel. 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. Another distinction is that clear enamel is a topcoat. To me it has happened if the paint is laid on heavy and/or not given a long time to dry. Rust-Oleum® Universal® Clear Spray Paint can be applied on any surface and at any angleâwith the unmatched comfort of our patented trigger technology. 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. Its nice and smooth with a good shiney reflection. 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. 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), Find Rust-Oleum Corporation 253522 Rust-Oleum Auto Body Clear Coats and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing! Much harder coating than ordinary 1K clear coats and with a better shine. This transparent finish provides extra protection against rust, corrosion, tarnishing and chipping. If youâre looking for the best spray can clear ⦠Turned into a black goo. When a car is painted with acrylic enamel, a clear coat is applied over the paint. Just got the LusterKote from Tower about two months ago so I suppose it's fresh. Any idea if this will work? USC SprayMax 2K Glamour High Gloss Aerosol Clear. If you can find Rustoleum clear coat, use that. I use spray max 2k clearcoat. If you use Rustoleum primer, use a Rustoleum color coat and then Rustoleum Clear. What kind of clear coat can i use on rustoleum car paint job ? Just stick with the normal "gloss protective enamal" and "crystal clear enamal". as well as âperformance cookiesâ to analyze your use of this website and to assist with marketing efforts. If I cant clear over oil base enamel such as these paints, do automotive paints work to swirl? Use it alone or as a sealer on top of another coating. Apply each of your proposed finishes to it and then apply your clear coat. I've had this happen with the rustoleum "2x" stuff. It is enamel so you can use it over enamels or lacquers. Bad stuff can happen when you put down Rustolem Primer, Testors Paint, and say House of Color Clear Gloss. http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php?topic=12891.0, Quote from: Joe Messinger on July 15, 2009, 11:15:39 PM. I bought some, and will try it out on my TT later this week. If you need to recoat,wait until the first coat is totally cured. On one airplane i sprayed Rustolium clear over the color. I have heard that the metallic also are not fuelproof. A enamel rustoleum clear gloss for a finish what should I use ? It did not go as planned. I'm not sure if Rustoleum makes a clear, but they also make Painter's Choice, which does have a clear. The result was the LusterKote clear lifted the black Rustoleum like paint remover. Shop Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Gloss Crystal Clear Spray Paint (Actual Net Contents: 12-oz) in the Spray Paint department at Lowe's.com. 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. Turned into a black goo. Weather, dirt and other damaging elements never touch the actual paint on the car. Clear enamel is like lacquer, in that you can apply it on wood or metal. A clear coat should not effect how you can handle a ⦠While flying the pattern, my incompetence always exceeds my expectations. It comes in different finishes to give any project a one-of-a kind look. For some reason if I lay the 2x stuff on thick it takes FOREVER to cure (like over a week). 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. 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. Can be used over any surface or Universal Paint for a one-of-a-kind look. I looks a lot better than the spray can finish without a clear coat and makes it very easy to clean. 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 . I am in the paint stage of my Trophy Trainer. When we paint with the blue paint, it looks beautiful. Source(s): kind clear coat rustoleum car paint job: https://tinyurl.im/2rRiH. 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. I've been wondering about this myself. If you're using a compressor and spray gun and thinning with acetone usually 24 hours at 70 is fine. The black wrinkled and then bubbled up. You can clear coat anything. 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. I started out using Lusterkote black and clear. yes, you can use a clear over the rustoleum. 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 ⦠Rust-Oleum® Auto Enamel Spray provides a long-lasting color finish with superior gloss retention. However, clear enamel is more durable than lacquer. You can't mix it into paint as you can with lacquer. It turned into a sticky mess as soon as fuel hit it. Login with username, password and session length. I use Minwax oil based polyurethane, brushed on. Apply multiple light coats versus one heavy coat. If your vehicle was previously painted this type of enamel, car paint will adhere to the prior layer of paint. The clear is not fuelproof. 3) In general, it is better to put two part polyurethane clear over a lacquer. I have used Rustolium color on several airplanes with good results. Pro: Clear Coating. They're easy to apply, dry quickly, and can be buffed to a brilliant, high-gloss shine. Use a 2k clear. 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 . If in doubt, test stuff or stick with one brand. Page 1 of 2 - Clear Coat Over Tractor Paint - posted in Tractor Restoration Tips & Tricks: Hello, I am making my new tractor pretty again. All surfaces are cleaned, sanded, primered and ready to go. 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. But when using Rustoleum, or any ENAMEL, you have to be careful. Older cars were painted in just a colored paint. Rust-Oleum auto body clear coats are quality, ready-to-spray systems (primer-paint-clear) designed for most all vehicle applications. I`m just wondering how you guys clear over enamel after doing a swirl? Oil-based formula provides a durable protective coating with excellent resistance to abrasion, fading, chipping and dulling Seal the deal on important projects with Rust-Oleum® Stops Rust® Protective Clear Enamel. Its durable long-lasting finish resists nicks and scratches. Aerosol Can, Gloss Crystal Clear (Pack of 6) A clear coat is added over that paint to protect it. Use alone or as a top coat to another coating. 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. Enamel car paint will accept a clear coat without an issue, as it will adhere to nearly every surface. Rust-Oleum 7701830 - 6 PK Stops Rust Spray Paint, Enamel, 12 Fl. In fact I shot it over the old paint and rattle can primer spots without issue. 0 0. geiser. Spraymax 3680061 2K Glamour clear coat is a very good product. Rustoleum Universal Clear Topcoat spray paint provides UV, chip and fade resistance, superior coverage and durability on any surface. Best part is it will be long lasting durable paint!! The clear coat of urethane supplies the acrylic enamel paint with a buffer between the paint and the elements. Even when the humidity was in the 50% range, both black and clear LusterKote blushed every time I sprayed it. It's about $20 a can and well worth it. I've used it in the past without having a blushing problem but this time 6 out of 6 cans all blushed. if you do so with a metallic color you will sand off some of the metallics . ... 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. This is why many people refer to clear enamel as a varnish. As paint jobs became more complex, with pearl or metallic finishes, these simple paints could not hold up. No I used the Rustoleum Metallic and got a dull finish with them with testing epoxy, Crystal Clear spray, and now you have added the poly urathane to the negative pile. The result was the LusterKote clear lifted the black Rustoleum like paint remover. (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. Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Crystal Clear Enamel Spray uses a non-yellowing formula to provide a crystal-clear look. This transparent finish provides extra protection against rust, corrosion, tarnishing and chipping. Give your projects new life with a unique finish. (Thanks I won't try that road) Maybe I'll try the diamond coat or contact Rustoleum and see what they suggest. Oz. Rust-Oleum® Clear Enamel Spray is a transparent protective coat for painting projects. James Yes I will be using Rustoleum Enamel Clear over the color coat to keep things consistant. 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 . The black wrinkled and then bubbled up. I put a 2K clear from spray max over my $3.96 can of rustoleum and it turned out AMAZING!!!! Use it alone or as a sealer on top of another coating. New paints were developed that added these finishes to a base color paint. You don't need to sand it because it's not fully cured and the clear coat ⦠Re: Clear Coat Over Rustoleum if you're using an automotive finish, read the directions and use the correct nozzle. The base coat/clear coat system describes a way to paint cars. as a BASF rep the answer is yes and no . Other paint will slide off the body and the job would have to be done all over again. This is a review of when i used this Crystal Clear Enamel as a clear coat on my motorcycle. I bought Ford Tractor Blue paint. I'd leave it sit a week. I need to know before I decide what paints to use. 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