Sealing a spray can paint job

[tbartlett]

Should a Rustoleum spray can paint finish on a 28 Leatherback be sealed on the cowl near the gas input? Rustoleum cust. service has no helpful comment.

Is urethane recommended? What wax polish is recommended tor restore the the shine after wet sanding?

 

[ModelA29]

I saw some Rustoleum car painting videos on YouTube. They used the gallon cans of Rustoleum and did spray (a different brand) clear after.


No clear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efM-HjrPDbc


With clear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvf-2oVOaG0

 

[ronn]

all depends on the finish you want. clear is going to make it a bit shinier then just the paint itself. What are you trying to achieve?


Factory paint wasnt "that" shiny. cars today at shows are all over done.

 

[gdmn852]

Hello, there are additives the can be use in the clear coat to reduce shine or pre mix as semi gloss, here’s a picture of my fuel tank , using two step paint, a lot more work that just using lacquer and buff the parts you want gloss.

 

[ModelA29]

Here is clear 2 part urethane in a spray can https://www.amazon.com/Samurai-2-Pa...erformance/dp/B09L8MJ8PB?tag=atomicindus08-20

It doesn't say if it's impervious to fuel but should offer some protection over the one step spray paint.
I think you'd be better off protecting the paint with a rubber mat that is a snug fit on the fill neck and a rag to catch any drips from the nozzle.


Wax/polish won't restore the shine after sanding. It's a process that doesn't lend itself well to the thin coverage you get from spraycans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpi1rSBHXJg

 

[tbartlett]

I will use the drip rag device too. I'm very apprehensive about using spray cans to get even coverage with the urethane. i had to do a lot of wet sanding to even out the initial color paint job. Very uneven even with constant shaking.

 

[tbartlett]

I have wet sanded and buffed the finish. I'm looking for the best way to protect the raw paint (no clear coat) from bird droppings, bugs, minor gas spills. Some have recommended LEP gloss floor protectant as an affordable method. (?)