Why you should clear coat rust.
Clear coat rusty metal.
Cans pints quarts gallons and 5 gallon cans.
Apply as much clear coat needed to seal the rust.
Can t we just put a clear coat on it this is what came out of lauren s mouth when i showed her photos of her icarus porteur.
What came next was a very simple conversation that many frame builders have with their clients on why this isn t a good idea.
Rust is a chemical process in which iron oxidizes and begins to flake away the metal.
The amount could vary based on how rusty the metal is.
Now that the metal is in place some of the finish is coming off and taking the rust with it rusted look was the desire is there a product that we can put over the lacquer that will stand up to abuse prefer clear coat or do we have to take off the lacquer before we can put anything else on it.
That is the key to getting a good bond between the rusted surface and the top coat.
Hello kbs here in australia and por15 make clear coatings that supposedly goes over bare steel and the kbs site actually shows the paint being applied over rusty metal.
Photo by nao tomii ooooh.
We ll use this photo from tomii cycles as an example only because it s the most recent clean.
It seems to continue to get worse even after the part is sealed.
I also saw that the metal would later rust even after several coats were applied.
This is caused by water that soaks into the metal or comes in contact with the metal frequently over time.
Clear coating can come in handy in the following scenarios.
When clear coating a rusted surface all loose material flash rust haze must be wiped down carefully with a lint free tack rag.
Can of everbrite will seal about 10 square feet of rusted metal.
Which can also.
Everbrite is available in 4 oz.
Help support the channel by becoming a patron.
Now i have moved to a shopline clear coat that seems to be pretty good but i still have been getting rusted metal under the clear.
Try to keep the metal in a cool dry place to prevent moisture buildup.
But like anything you can t make something stick if something in between doesn t allow it to stick so i think there is some pre treatment always required with any paint over rust scenario ha hope that makes sense.
Everbrite clear protective coating will seal rusted metal to prevent stains and drips.