Question for the paint people

[molotovman5000]

I recently rattle canned a car using Krylon spray paint, came out pretty good, I was told that if i use clear over the enamel paint it will wrinkle. is that true? i can provide pics if necessary

[ga_etc]

Just out of curiosity, if you just spray painted it anyway, why bother with clear coat?

[dirt_cheap_fleetwood]

I have never heard of it wrinkling. Try it on a non-exposed area (bottom of the trunk lid or hood maybe) and see what happens. I spray painted my old Isuzu (the rusty parts at least) with Rustoleum when I had it and it held up very well.

[molotovman5000]

Originally Posted by ga_etc

Just out of curiosity, if you just spray painted it anyway, why bother with clear coat?

needs more shine to it

Originally Posted by dirt_cheap_fleetwood

I have never heard of it wrinkling. Try it on a non-exposed area (bottom of the trunk lid or hood maybe) and see what happens. I spray painted my old Isuzu (the rusty parts at least) with Rustoleum when I had it and it held up very well.

my neighbor told me it would wrinkle, so it just freaked me out. lol. It took me so long to get it perfect and would hate to make it go to waste. It is a 5 tone paint job and found it cheaper than buying 5 pints of different paint, reducer and thinner.

If i do clear coat it i will use a spray gun not a rattle can, just want to make sure nothing bad will happen to the enamel paint.

here is my WRC wanna be focus

[Ranger]

I think if when you buy the clear, you tell the guys at the paint store what you used, they will be sure to give you something that will not react and wrinkle. Then just to be safe, test it on a piece of scrap metal.

[orconn]

Why not call the company that made the paint in the spray can and ask for their advice. The number is usually on the can or try Google if that fails.

[ga_etc]

that looks surprisingly good to be from a rattle can.

[DILLIGAF]

Holy Cow,looks good!

[V-Eight]

Originally Posted by ga_etc

that looks surprisingly good to be from a rattle can.

The actual painting does, but I'm not sure where you're going with that design....

[molotovman5000]

thanks guys, i was told as long as the paint is fully dry it will work, but i will test it on a piece of sheet metal to be on the safe side.

Originally Posted by V-Eight

The actual painting does, but I'm not sure where you're going with that design....

[V-Eight]

^ Good call tear it up!

[ga_etc]

Originally Posted by molotovman5000

thanks guys, i was told as long as the paint is fully dry it will work, but i will test it on a piece of sheet metal to be on the safe side.

Now THAT is a Focus...

[blue07cts]

WoW that does look AMAZING to have come from a rattle can.

[molotovman5000]

final product what do you guys think?
BTW decided not to use clear...

[V-Eight]

Looks pretty good. BTW are you planning on actually driving that car rally style?