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1970GMC350 · 08-10-2022, 12:19 PM

The original paint on my hood is very thin and has a small spot of exposed primer. I am wanting to clear coat it to protect the paint and give it a shine without running the risk of taking the paint off with a buffer. I have a can of RustOleum Engine Enamel Clear (#248944) sitting around. Could I use that as a clear coat on my hood? Thank you in advance for any help.

my67c20 · 08-10-2022, 12:35 PM

I would suggest for long term protection to buy a 2k product. A local automotive paint store should have this in a rattle can size or from Amazon USC Spray Max 2k High Gloss Clearcoat Aerosol (2 PACK), unless you have spray gun then just get a small can.

**damnyankee36** · 08-10-2022, 02:01 PM

If you are clear coating a primer spot, that sounds like a temporary solution anyway. I think a rattle can would be quick and better than nothing unless you want that primer to always show long term.

1970GMC350 · 08-10-2022, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by damnyankee36

If you are clear coating a primer spot, that sounds like a temporary solution anyway. I think a rattle can would be quick and better than nothing unless you want that primer to always show long term.

I was kicking around the idea of getting Poppy’s Patina clear coat and applying that to the whole truck but haven’t decided yet. The rest of the truck looks really good after buffing/waxing. My only problem area is the thin paint on the one spot of my hood and was figuring I could clear coat just the hood to protect it from losing any more paint.

**damnyankee36** · 08-10-2022, 07:04 PM

OK, so if you're wanting to preserve the patina, yes, I would agree to use a clear coat.

Good idea.

And use a 2 part clear like my67c20 suggested.

1967-C10 · 08-11-2022, 08:45 AM

Southern Polyurethane Clear coat, Best clear coat for the money.
and expert advise, call them.

Peanut74 · 08-11-2022, 10:06 AM

I had mixed results when I did it on a truck. The clear coat was peeling off so I removed the loose clear coat. I then scuffed up the base coat that was exposed and feather the clear coat edge. It did good for about three years but then it started to peel off again. I'm not a auto painter by trade and I didn't stay in a Holiday Inn. Good Luck

72c20customcamper · 08-12-2022, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Peanut74

I had mixed results when I did it on a truck. The clear coat was peeling off so I removed the loose clear coat. I then scuffed up the base coat that was exposed and feather the clear coat edge. It did good for about three years but then it started to peel off again. I'm not a auto painter by trade and I didn't stay in a Holiday Inn. Good Luck

Think the OP is clearing over factory paint which has burn through . If your clear is starting to peel it's already lost its adhesion to the base paint . There is no way to stop further delamination without doing a full repaint.

1970GMC350 · 08-13-2022, 12:35 PM

Thanks all for the help! This forum has been an outstanding resource!

08-10-2022, 12:19 PM	#1
1970GMC350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Nebraska Posts: 27	Clear Coat Question The original paint on my hood is very thin and has a small spot of exposed primer. I am wanting to clear coat it to protect the paint and give it a shine without running the risk of taking the paint off with a buffer. I have a can of RustOleum Engine Enamel Clear (#248944) sitting around. Could I use that as a clear coat on my hood? Thank you in advance for any help. __________________ 70 GMC 1500 Sierra - Original paint, mostly original 350 and TH350 86 Honda ATC200X Three Wheeler 10 Dodge Ram 1500

08-10-2022, 02:01 PM	#3
damnyankee36 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 724	Re: Clear Coat Question If you are clear coating a primer spot, that sounds like a temporary solution anyway. I think a rattle can would be quick and better than nothing unless you want that primer to always show long term.

08-10-2022, 07:04 PM	#5
damnyankee36 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 724	Re: Clear Coat Question OK, so if you're wanting to preserve the patina, yes, I would agree to use a clear coat. Good idea. And use a 2 part clear like my67c20 suggested.

08-11-2022, 08:45 AM	#6
1967-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Round Rock Texas Posts: 105	Re: Clear Coat Question Southern Polyurethane Clear coat, Best clear coat for the money. and expert advise, call them.

08-11-2022, 10:06 AM	#7
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 611	Re: Clear Coat Question I had mixed results when I did it on a truck. The clear coat was peeling off so I removed the loose clear coat. I then scuffed up the base coat that was exposed and feather the clear coat edge. It did good for about three years but then it started to peel off again. I'm not a auto painter by trade and I didn't stay in a Holiday Inn. Good Luck __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a thousand pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk"

08-10-2022, 12:35 PM	#2
my67c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tucson AZ by way of WI & CA Posts: 510	Re: Clear Coat Question I would suggest for long term protection to buy a 2k product. A local automotive paint store should have this in a rattle can size or from Amazon USC Spray Max 2k High Gloss Clearcoat Aerosol (2 PACK), unless you have spray gun then just get a small can.

08-13-2022, 12:35 PM	#9
1970GMC350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Nebraska Posts: 27	Re: Clear Coat Question Thanks all for the help! This forum has been an outstanding resource! __________________ 70 GMC 1500 Sierra - Original paint, mostly original 350 and TH350 86 Honda ATC200X Three Wheeler 10 Dodge Ram 1500



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