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Title: Spray can clear
Post by: Clint Ormosen on March 12, 2007, 01:49:06 AM

I there any rattle can clear that can be shot over Rustoleum, be sanded and polished, and is fuel proof? HB~>

Title: Re: Spray can clear
Post by: Jim Morris on March 12, 2007, 07:46:09 AM

I tried mixing rustolium and lusterkote and had real bad results but I dont remember what I put over what. Lusterkote makes a clear, but test it first.if its not painted yet you might just go to Lusterkote, its 100% fuel proof.

Title: Re: Spray can clear
Post by: minnesotamodeler on March 12, 2007, 02:15:03 PM

I've been advised that Minwax indoor/outdoor Helmsman Spar Urethane, in a rattle can, is reasonably fuelproof and compatible with other paints/dopes; it can be used as a clear coat for the fuelproofing and shine.  I have put it on a few planes this winter, but have not yet flown them--so I don't know just "how" fuelproof it is.  There's been no issues with reacting to other paints; I've put it over Rustoleum mostly, and it looks good.  that's all I can tell you about it right now.

--Ray

Title: Re: Spray can clear
Post by: Clint Ormosen on March 12, 2007, 04:24:06 PM

I give the Minwax a try. I have used the Lustercoat and don't really care for it. It's ok for a utility finish, but I found it hard to smooth and buff it.