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05-04-2015, 08:15 PM | Topic Starter |
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Advice on protecting a paintjob
My astrophotography student surprised me with this really cool mural for helping her this year with her astrophotography work. She got rave reviews on the Department of Interiors site for some of her images.
Anyway she did this awesome mural for me on the side of my Astrovan with nothing but spray paint cans in a 30 mph wind. Given the wildly gusty wind I can't believe it looks this good and even better in person. So how do I protect it from fading / chipping off. I saw lots of products for taking paint off of metal (graffiti) but not really any good advice I could find on how to make it last. Thanks for the ideas 1...2...3... antifreeze! Last edited by Dave Lane; 05-04-2015 at 09:00 PM.. |
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05-04-2015, 08:22 PM | #2 |
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Very cool.
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05-04-2015, 08:23 PM | #3 |
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Take it to a body shop, get clear coated?
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05-04-2015, 08:26 PM | #4 |
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Can't drive it. It's got a bunch of gear in it and it has to be exactly aligned with Polaris.
I'm thinking Rustoleum clear. She used Rustoleum paints.
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05-04-2015, 08:28 PM | #5 |
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I figured Jason or somebody will know for sure.
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05-04-2015, 08:29 PM | #6 |
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I am no expert at all but run it by a reputable paint shop see what they suggest. Maybe a compatible clearcoat but you will need to know what kind canned paint she used.
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Boar seamen works well, from what I hear.
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If it's enamel, it doesn't need clearcoat.
but, if you are worried about it, use KRYLON clear., and get the handle for rattle cans for even application. colors that tend to fade from the sun are usually red and yellow., blues and blacks hold up pretty well in the elements. Last edited by stevieray; 05-04-2015 at 08:41 PM.. |
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look at you two getting along outside of DC
it warms my heart
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All it took was the confluence of stars, oversized utility vehicles and auto paint.
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She actually did that herself? Impressive.
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This guy is a little off but he is highly recommended by everyone. He protects paint like no other.
https://www.youtube.com/user/premiumdetailfl
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Yeah in a 30+ mph wind sometimes it was gusting to 40. With spray paint cans. Unreal. I can't believe how good it looks. In person its very 3Dish.
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