Good Rattlecan Clear?
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Good Rattlecan Clear? Is there such a thing as a good rattle can clearcoat? I'm going to be lightly painting my side markers (not VHT) and am going to clearcoat it. I've been wondering though what is a good rattlecan clear that won't fade in a really short time? I live in a high-UV area so it needs to be very UV resistant...
see if there is an autobody supply store near you. The one I use has primer and clear cans that have catalyst in them that mix in the can when you use it. Only thing is, it mixes with the whole can, so you'd have to use it all to get your money's worth unless you don't mind wasting a little because it is a catalyzed clear in a can, afterall.
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the duplcolor clear is not that bad once it cures and u give it a good sand and buff.
i did my berger panel about a year and a half ago and it still looks perfect.
even my body shop guy who does show car said it looks as good as he could do(you can see it in my sig pic) only thing is i also did my grill the same way and the clear doesent get that hard so bugs will eat in to it easy.
i did my berger panel about a year and a half ago and it still looks perfect.
even my body shop guy who does show car said it looks as good as he could do(you can see it in my sig pic) only thing is i also did my grill the same way and the clear doesent get that hard so bugs will eat in to it easy.
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Yeah. I already know rattle can sucks. F-bodies and Mustangs also suck when you compare them to Ferraris. Eat a dick. 
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I'll look for that too.
see if there is an autobody supply store near you. The one I use has primer and clear cans that have catalyst in them that mix in the can when you use it. Only thing is, it mixes with the whole can, so you'd have to use it all to get your money's worth unless you don't mind wasting a little because it is a catalyzed clear in a can, afterall.
the duplcolor clear is not that bad once it cures and u give it a good sand and buff.
i did my berger panel about a year and a half ago and it still looks perfect.
even my body shop guy who does show car said it looks as good as he could do(you can see it in my sig pic) only thing is i also did my grill the same way and the clear doesent get that hard so bugs will eat in to it easy.
i did my berger panel about a year and a half ago and it still looks perfect.
even my body shop guy who does show car said it looks as good as he could do(you can see it in my sig pic) only thing is i also did my grill the same way and the clear doesent get that hard so bugs will eat in to it easy.
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Don't u hate it when you get on here to ask for help and dum *** people get on here and trash talk, when all u asked is a simple question. Good luck on the clear, go to a sherwin williams they sell Auto paint and they can put any paint or clear in a rattle can.
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I don't think there is one out there that is any good. I'm only saying that because spray paint doesn't contain a catalyst. Correct me anyone if I'm wrong but spray paint in general fades fast and doesn't last. Unless you plan on tagging a building or bridge. I've used spray paint that has been mixed to color by the paint store and in six months sometimes sooner fades and looks horrible. A temp fix maybe. But as far as clear goes I've never really used spray paint clear. I only used it once and it was horrible it wasn't clear it was more transparent yellow than anything. I think for your best bet get the good stuff that comes out of a gun. The catalyst makes it more durable and it will last a whole lot longer. I've heard a lot about this Duplicolor but I don't like it. Its cheap and looks good at first but its not anything that lasts. I guess everyone has there opinion on this but to me its like they say you get what you pay for. If you know what you are doing then do it the right way if you don't and you really don't care how long it lasts then go with spray paint.
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I just finished painting my engine bay and underside of my hood with duplicolor rattle can paint and clear. Did not turn out to bad, used some rubbing compound 48 hours after I sprayed the clear and it smoothed out pretty nice. IMO it would seem the more rattle can clear you put on the better it will turn out. I only put 2 light coats and a medium coat, should have put at lease another medium coat on.
rattle can stuff actually doesnt look too bad if its left to cure completely, and then cut and buffed lightly. theres spots on my car a touched up on the rocker with srpay [aint and clear. it faded on me so i pulled out the 2000 grit and buffer, now i can see my reflection in it.
i used a 97 cent rattle can of clear from walmartwhen i repainted my front filler panel. not the worst, not the greatest, but then on the otherhand i barly did any prep work or wetsand the clear coat
Just thought i'd throw in that i'm still riding a mountain bike who's frame was painted with Dupli-Color base/clear in 2000...it's held up BETTER than the original paint that was on the frame, and despite sitting outside all summer for 8 years, hasn't faded in the slightest.
Trust me, if you must use a rattle can, you want Dupli-Color. Lots of guys in here want to tell you that anything that doesn't require an HVLP gun and compressor is junk, but they're full of ****. If you have something small that you don't want to waste $100 buying three different quarts of paint for, only to use 2oz out of each quart, pick up a (or two, or three) $5 can(s) of Dupli-Color and go to it. You won't be disappointed.
Trust me, if you must use a rattle can, you want Dupli-Color. Lots of guys in here want to tell you that anything that doesn't require an HVLP gun and compressor is junk, but they're full of ****. If you have something small that you don't want to waste $100 buying three different quarts of paint for, only to use 2oz out of each quart, pick up a (or two, or three) $5 can(s) of Dupli-Color and go to it. You won't be disappointed.
I've had good and bad luck with the duplicolor paints. I've learned the more coats I put on and the more time I let it cure... the better it comes out. I did 6 coats on my tail panel, but only 4 on my air lid... I can tell a difference, but I am happy with both and only spending $25 on paint to do both was fine with me.
