Hardener and Clearcoat

Is there a clearcoat that I can spray over Rustoleum enamel to make it more resistant to gasoline spills?

Also, is there a generic hardener that can be added to enamels like Rustoleum to make it more durable?

Thanks,

Hal Davis

"Autobody Master" brand "wet look" enamel hardner works well with any enamel I have used, But I have not tried it with the "Rustoleum" brand...I don't see why it would not work...It is distributed by Aftermarket auto parts alliance of San Antonio TX, you might E-Mail them and ask about there product #8108...If you try it and it works, let me know!

David M.

Thanks, David.

I spray clear gloss shellac on areas where gasoline is likely to spill. It seems to withstand the gasoline nicely. It doesn't have a great gloss, however. I found it in a spray can at the hardware store.

Hi guys;

I haven't been here before but I have used Crylon from the "ole" reliable Wally World and spray it with clear gloss lacquer made by Sheffield in 10 oz raddle cans. I have my HWI hardware dealer order it for me. I have to get a 12 can carton but I also use it to spray my polished brass "stuff" as well as using it on wood projects.

I put it on a Delco-Light generator I just did, and it puts a nice bright gloss on the finish. If you like to have a nice shiny gloss.

I made a sample on a piece of body metal and put in a can of gas and left it over night with no ill effects.

You might want to try a sample for your self. I haven't tryed it on Rustoleum.

Your mileage may vary.

"DELCO DON" Southern Illinois

Thanks Jeff and Don.

I tried to find the hardener mentioned above, but struck out. In my search, I found myself talking to the NAPA man. He told me that if Rustoleum was an acrylic enamel, I could use the hardener I have in the shop already for use in automobile paint. I have yet to determine if Rustoleum is indeed acrylic, but I might give it a try just to see if it works, next time I have to paint something. What's the worst that can happen? Have to strip it off and start over?

The NAPA man also told me that all the hardener does is speed up the hardening process. It makes the paint reach its ultimate hardness in a matter of a few hours. Without it, the paint will still get just as hard, but it may take 4-6 weeks to get that way. Makes me wish I had waited 4-6 weeks after painting before trying to run that last engine.

I think the NAPA man may be wrong. I have painted anumber of engines using Sherwin Williams Paint, with their hardner. The engines haredned up for well over a week and a half, harder each time I checked. But once they dried, they still looked like they were wet with paint!

So from my expierence it takes longer to dry with hardner, but dries with more gloss when it is done.

CJ