Clear coat ?

[kodiak 5]

Has any body had any luck with rattle can clear coat. If so what would be the best brand to use and if there any special ways of application

[rmaynard 14,915]

Most technical data sheets that I have read on rattle can paints say that clear coat is not recommended.

I pulled this quote from the Rustoleum technical data sheet.

Dry and recoat times are based on 70°F and 50% relative

humidity. Allow more time at cooler temperatures. Dries to

touch in 15 minutes, to handle in 30 minutes and fully dry in 24

hours. Apply a second coat within 1 hour or after 24 hours. A

clear coat finish is not recommended.

[wheelhorse656 20]

If you used a spray gun and painted with hardener and are wondering what to use I used rustoleum clear acrylic laqucer. It worked good. But dont use it if you used rattle can to paint with. Bob is right about that.

[rmaynard 14,915]

Be careful with lacquer over other types of paint. If the base base is not fully cured, lacquer will lift the paint just like paint stripper.

[kodiak 5]

Ok thats what i needed to know i did use a rattle can paint. I have a hvlp gun but i have never painted with it yet so i know nothin about the mixtures needed for the paint and hardener

[Ken B 3,116]

I used Rustoleum clear coat on this RJ. It has a good 4 coats on it over rattle can Krylon. I wet sanded the clear with 1000 grit and buffed it out with a buffer. This isn't how I usually paint a tractor but this one was a refresh, not a restore. I also had all of the paint and clear left over from a previous non tractor related project so I decided to use it. I know some guys like to OVER restore their tractors, hey I've done that myself a time or two as well. These days I'm watching my money a little closer.

[kodiak 5]

That looks nice. Thanks for the help eveyone. Also im not doing a full restore im just doin a refresh and i just wanted to have a decent shine but its not gonna be purfect. But thanks again for all the help

[608KEB 794]

I was in the process of restoring a B-100 and used a rattle can Valspar restoration series #3344 for the frame and cast iron parts. Can i use Valspar CLEAR GLOSS enamel on those parts. It says Interior/exterior on the rattle can. KB

[can whlvr 991]

i have called the paint companies lots of times(usually for house hold problems,not tractors)but they were very helpful and knowageable,its worth a call if your not sure

[Tankman 3,515]

A non-tractor paint job? Same here, the old Radio Flyer wagon RustOleum Regal Red looks great.

And, from RustOleum, "You can use our Stops Rust Crystal Clear Enamel, #7701. Please allow one week for the regal red to cure before applying the clear."

[Zeek 2,284]

I just bought a can of Rustoleum Clear that I'm going to shoot directly on a rusted tractor that I just wet sanded with 320. I wanted the "natural" look on this one.

I saw an article on it so I'm gonna give it a shot. I'll post some pictures when I'm done.

[Coadster32 793]

I just bought a can of Rustoleum Clear that I'm going to shoot directly on a rusted tractor that I just wet sanded with 320. I wanted the "natural" look on this one.

I saw an article on it so I'm gonna give it a shot. I'll post some pictures when I'm done.

Would definatly like to see how it comes out.

[Don1977 604]

I would not expect too much from spray can clear coat, I see a lot of cars with it clear coat pealing off. There are too many variables in getting a good paint job with clear coat.

That's the way I see it don't want it used on anything I have painted.

[Lane Ranger 10,497]

I used that Rustoleum clear cost on an old 42 inch Wheel Horse snowplow frame. I had turned over the plow edge and put new carriage bolts and nyloks on the plow. I did not want to repaint and I thought I would just try the clearcoat Rustoeum to try tp preserve it but keep the great patina!