2K clear over CHEAP rustoleum paint (AMAZING RESULTS!) 

One of the biggest things that people miss is spraying technique. The smooth, overlapping wet coats is one of the most important things to do properly. The clear was sprayed very well, that's a huge factor in why the finished job looks so good. A light wet sand (2000-2500 grit) and buff would make it look just as good, if not better, than oem paint.

I have 5 years with the clear 2k and it still looks as good as the day I used it.

I love 2k in a can I've had more success with it then spraying 2k clear and a legit paint gun/compressor. Much less to go wrong, but if you did more than a few panels you will spend so much more using it.

I used that clear coat on my rear view mirrors and that is the only clear coat paint (from a can) that hasn't failed me. I had it for little over a year now and it still looks like it was painted yesterday. I have tried other brands and in less then a year the clear coat gets dull and starts peeling but with this clear coat you never have to worry.

Just canned my car it looks amazing for my first time!! I studied all of your videos religiously trying to learn your techniques and such, keep up the good work man these videos are still helping people!!

dude u just help some many people who want to do something , actually do it,..no excuses with this video

This is one of the best 2k spray can demonstration I can find on RU-vid, thank you so much for your efforts putting the video together, looking forward to more awesome spray paint videos in the future!! Good job man!!

Love the video but is it just me or is there some secret DIY RU-vid video secret society where they all use the same song 😂 lol

My daughter bought a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee that has great paint except for the hood. It’s not rusted the paint is mostly gone. I’ll be using this to repaint it! Those results look fantastic for so little money. Thank you for posting this!

I’m glad I found a video where somebody actually has good spray technique

Great painters can get great results! The real surprise to me is the fact that the 2k clear is compatible with the rattle can paint. Thanks for the very informative video.

Thank you , I just finished painting my vintage Harley that I’m restoring,, rattle can base and finish with 2k spray max ,,, wow what a result,,, I’m never paying a professional again

The more I watch these videos the more I feel like painting my car and possibly my truck too. That looks nice, amazing how paint in a can has evolved over the years. Back in the 80's when I did a car, you couldn't get clear coat and paint in a can at this quality, the paint had to be purchased from a auto parts store and applied using a gun if you wanted quality job. If I do my car, I'll do it like this, one panel at a time, within a short period of time using of course the original color. This looks real good for a can.

I love a painter who protects themselves. Thank you for sharing your steps!

Im glad you posted this. I've been using my spray gun. I hate mixing in the hardener and reducer. So this is great! Will save me time!

I have a 1960 f100 that we painted at the vo-tech school. The students needed work & I had 10 cases of spray paint, primer & 10 of clear. They did what little body work it needed & we went to work priming and sanding. We went ford blue on the bottom & white on top with white in the cab. Like this guy, we took the time to sand primer perfect, lay down the paint correctly & wet sand between coats. We laid down 6 coats of clear & the instructor did the final wet sand himself & he strictly supervised the final rubout as well. He had one student that was painting & did the final rubout. We used krylon & like this video tells us, time, patience & focus makes a great paint job. The truck still looks brand new after 30 years, but it is well taken care of.

Same exact stuff Eastwood sells as their brand...but several dollars cheaper. Just used this for the first time a few days ago and I am very impressed.

Do you have a 5 year update? Interested in how it held up. Any issues with off gassing of the paint? I buy and flip cars and this would be a huge thing to aide in getting them prettied up.

*beats about to drop hard “SO I LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES”

I stand by this. I’ve used this method a few times. That 2k clear in a aerosol can is one of the coolest products. Expensive but worth it. If you want some metallic flake use rustoleum “top coat effects”. On top of the base coat and before the clear coat. I also recommend Rustoleum Universal series with the 2k Clear.

Glad you posted this to let people see what can be done with a rattle can.you do nice work very helpful.✌✌!!

I’ve searched and searched for the best rattle can paint jobs and idk how I haven’t come across your channel. Love all your videos thank you 🙏🏼

so impressed that you share tips when you experience a problem like the glove, you could have easily said nothing those small things make a difference plus you actually do learn from your mistakes as it shows when your passing on to others to help others

Seems strange that a primer and base coat that do not have a hardener can be chemically bonded to a clear with a hardener. Spraying wet (after flashing) on wet is chem bonded vs. letting dry, scuffing, and then coating which is mechanical bonding. But spraying wet, the primer and color are expected to outgas the solvents at a rate that facilitates the bond, but with a hardened clear, it would seem it would seal the layers and prevent proper outgassing of the undercoats. But as this video shows, and my many examples of doing this exact thing myself, it does work, and the Spraymax makes for a much more durable finish than going with Rustoleum clear. Nice video, thanks.

holy fucking shit, I've been searching the web for half a year to find this answer. Some people say never put 2k clear on cheap lacquer paint, other people say its ok if you let the paint dry for two days. but after looking at your video it is clear. thank you so much for uploading!

Happy to know that it's compatible with 2X and Advanced formula. Looks great, thanks!

you did a better paint job then the factory did on my 2019 Silverado. My entire truck is straight up orange peel.

I have seen a few of your paint jobs among others. After this video and seeing your progress as a painter and videographer improve, I've subscribed. Rustoleum products always seem like the bang bang for the buck, not cheap crap and not very high end. It's great that I can beat up my jeep then touch up and buff it out. Keep the videos coming!

This stuff works so good! Best stuff I have ever used!

...I used a good brand of OEM color paint, plus 2K clear coat in "clear glamour" on my 2002 Toyota Camry. I kept getting too many dry spots and no blending of the 2K stuff. Figured it was my technique, the ambient temperature, something else but didn't think it might be the clear coat. I tried using the 2-cans-at-once technique that another fellow has a video about, exact title "How to clear coat better with spray cans". And I did notice better results right away; the two-can method isn't as cheap but it works better - but still, too many dry spots and/or the clear coat was not blending right for a consistent shine! Finally I tried a different brand and bought "ERA Paints 2K High Gloss Automotive Clear Coat" from amazon. And again used the 2-can method. And I noticed a dramatic improvement: it blended just about perfectly, no dry spots!! Finally achieved a smooth consistent finish, that looks how a clear coat is supposed to. By far the best clear coat I tried (of 4 different brands). Only going to use the Era paints clear coat from now on (and no I have no financial stake in this company - I just am passing on what I learned so you don't have the same frustrating mistakes I made!)

I have spray painted many "things" in my life and my biggest frustration has ALWAYS been that i cant seem to get a clear coat that is either true clear or wont yellow. 2k is news to me. Thank You!

I'm seeing more and more rattle can paint jobs that actually come out nice looking. This one looks great

I've seen several similar videos and this is by far the best one! Wish you'd spent an additional 90sec or so briefly showing the wet sanding with the different grits but other than that....fantastic job! I'm gonna save this to my liked videos and be using it as a reference whenever I get around to painting my vehicle. A++

Painting tip--turn the gun 90 and hit the edges first then major surfaces with 50 % overlap with the clear. Looks great!!

Man thank u!! U do an awesome job and you showing us how not to break the bank on doing a great paint job. 💯💯💯

Wow looks like 2k clear is the way to go! I used rustoleum laquer clear from autozone, I havent sanded it and buffed it yet to see how it looks but if you have to crack the can and mix the paint then 2k is already better quality. The rustoleum clear does also have a wide spray tip as well, Im gonna save that tip and use it on other cans. Great video as usual!

best, most encouraging video of this topic yet. thank you

I just watched this after being depressed by the Eastwood "Four Steps to Paint Your Car" (if you have a week and a thousand sheets of sandpaper). Your solution looks much quicker and with a compound polish, plenty shiny!

I love watching rustoleum paint videos.

The solvents in the 2k clear are so strong they leveled the underlying coats of primer/paint. check the msds and you'll see what I mean. We used to level paint years ago with a similar product.

I'm glad you put this video out. I actually plan to paint a whole care like this and wasn't sure if the 2x paint was compatible with the 2k clear.

My wife and I was looking at the same color for our mustang, but didn't know what it would look like when done. Thanks for your hard work

Great job! Quick tip for everyone reading this: Use the tack cloth between coats, especially on larger surfaces. Keep up the great work!!! This channel should boom in no time.

The whole way through I'm thinking, "This guy is not afraid of spraying thick coats"! But the results speak for themselves. Thumbs up!

I vouch for Rust. such good paint. I use to hit the city walls with rust in my younger days great paint

Awesome! Because of you I am going to paint my own truck now!

Let me just say thank you from the bottom of my heart... I have never painted a car in my life and I'm disabled and I painted about 75% of my car using your Technique and she came out beautifully... I cried for about an hour... there is some orange peel but honestly I think that's unavoidable with spray paint... I'm going to wait about a month and then take her to a detailer for a good buff polish and wax... I do have one question something fell from the garage roof and there is a repair area of about the size of a quarter in two spots near the rear of the car how do I repair that I have a half a can of spray Max clear left which has to be used before the end of tomorrow

Very informative video. Thank you for sharing this. I have now used this on several refurbished and repainted machines and love how this stuff makes the color pop, and keeps dirt from sticking.

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Great video! I've been researching this topic relentlessly. Was regretting my choice in painting my restored 53' Farmall tractor with rust oleum farm and implement paint. It has turned out nice so far but I became very concerned about the longevity and durability. Im at the point where its time to paint the sheet metal and I really want a quality finish. Ive used hardener in the paint with good results.Flashes fast. However it does take a long time for the rust oleum to fully cure in the south GA humidity. Was surprised to see you spray the clear so soon after the paint. As all the research I've done points toward letting the paint fully cure. especially rust oleum. Thanks for the video! Really boosted my confidence in this painting process!

I paint Jets and prep is the key step in either a good or great paint job. You prep for 13 days and paint 1 day. Better make sure everything is Flawless!!

Great video man without a lot of talking, you stayed on point and made it easy to follow. You've giving me more confidence that I paint my own car, keep up the good work!

Never heard of 2K clear. Very interesting how it has a hardener in it .I have some gym equipment I’d like to paint , and also have a durable surface . This looks like it may be the answer . Nice work btw

GREAT video. Same camera angle. Step by step. Application by application. Answered all my in- between questions.

Found your videos by chance and now I want to paint my 96 tracker

An old painter's trick with catalyzed paints is to put them in the refrigerator to extend the potlife. If you have clear left go ahead and stick it in the fridge, you may get a extra couple of days before it hardens, maybe even a week.

The Spraymax 2K Clear is great stuff. I've used it on alot of low budget paintjobs and it allways turns out great. And since its fuelproof as soon as it has cured you can also use it for tanks on bikes.

I use this 2k clear on many model car projects. I also at times use Kraylon or Rustoleum paint like you have done here. I haven't had any issues. When I want a high gloss finish I use it. Only situation I have is I need to clear two or three models since the shelf life isn't very long. It doesn't seem to take very long to gas out like some clears do. The sanding an buffing is easy.

that 2k is dam good shit i used it a while back repainting motorcycle fairings i actually went and had some paint mixed up color matched and put in rattle cans from a local paint shop it turned out amazing

Mann..That Looks Good ! Finally somebody did 3 Clear Coats and wet sanded.

Looks AMAZING!!! And I am looking forward to more videos like this one! GREAT JOB!!!👍👍

really nice results thanks for showing.

Im lucky i haven't started my project , that my good sir looks amazing

I've got some black color motorcycle odds and ends that need repainting or spot painting. This is a great video for the non-pro painter to get good results using spray cans. Thanks much!

this is the exact question I had, Will a aerosol 2K clear work on Rustoleum? and you answered it, Awesome job my dude!

Could not be more astonished! This is the project I planned for the fall. Hope my results come close to yours!

Bloody awesome work mate, thanks heaps for all the great tips. Gotta spray my car later on and always like to get the goods from peeps that know what the hell they are doing. Cheers bro.

I love that your learning and we are learning with you !

best vid I've seen. fast and to the point.

I have always wondered. It seems that a painter would want primer and paint color to stick with hardener. Then the clear over the top can’t blame what is under it for not sticking to the body panel. But, the logic is that the hardener should be in the clear to protect from sun and the clear what holds the paint down and prevents peeling? Thanks for your videos. They are helpful.

Did you know, you can now have special colors mixed and have it put into spray cannister, the shop where I have my paints mixed has a new mashines that does that. So you can match your cars paint exactly and have it put in cannisters. 2k or Basecoat.

I used the 2K clear on a bike frame that I ended up leaving outside in the sun, rain and wind for 2 years. I cleaned it up with some Simple Green and it still looked as good as the day I painted it. But yeah, the stuff isn't cheep so plan ahead and clear coat multiple items to use it all up in the 24hr window. Nice tip about the glove by the way.

Please show the wet sand and buff on this! 👍👍

I swear this guy doesn't even paint cars, he just a wizard that produces magic. If I tried this it would look like garbage. lol

Thank u for putting these videos out...they r so amazing...your lime green car..is so koool...the fender looks like a $1500.00 paint job...can't tell the difference...amazing

i saw a video without primer and clear coat...and this is totally different. Much much better.

Good job keep em coming. 👍🏻 would like to see the wet sand and buff.. to see the orange peel come out and to fix the little drip there.

Thank you Moore I just recently bought a new to me Ranger and I absolutely loved the color selection you used for your girls Civic I am going to give it a try and I might just have to do a clip on how my paint job came out! Keep up the fantastic work buddy 👌🏻🤘🏻👍🏻💪🏻💯

Damn, your killing it with these spray can vIdeos!

I use that 2K. I restore old motorcycles.It's all I use. One tip. If you wet sand your color-coat before clearing there will be zero need to color sand orange peel....

This spray paint has its place, but I think you’d spend more trying to paint an entire car with it. Find a local independent body shop and ask if you can rent their booth for a day (preferably on the weekend so you don’t disrupt their business). If that doesn’t work, it is possible to build your own temporary paint booth with plastic, box fans, cheap filters, and 2x4’s. Get some friends to help, and you all can paint your cars yourself. Find a decent sized air compressor (if you can’t rent a booth). You can paint a car with a15-30 gal compressor (the higher cfm @ 40 psi the better). You can probably rent one for a weekend, or check craigslist and/or Facebook marketplace for a good deal (once again, find some friends to split the cost with. See the theme here?) The trick is to only paint a section of the car at one time (front cap, roof and doors, trunk and quarters). This works best with solid colors, not as good with metallics, not good at all with candies. If you have a bigger compressor (12 cfm/60-80 gal), then shoot the whole car at once. Get a Harbor Freight paint gun kit ($40, not the $10 purple gun). Use it a few times and throw it away when it starts spraying funny. Price some Nason base and clear from your paint supply store. If you don’t have access to that, shop online for something like Urekem. Check TCP Global as well. You will be surprised at how affordable decent paint is. If your painting a solid color, consider single stage urethane. If you screw it up bad enough, you can always hit it with some 600 grit and clear it. So let’s total this up, for an average sized car. Conventional method: Booth rental-$200-$400 Temp booth-$300 max Air compressor-$100 or less Paint-$300 for base clear kit (Urekem) Misc supplies-$200 (primer, tape, Harbor Freight spray gun) Doing it the right way=$900 (does not account for friends chipping in) Spray can method: No booth needed (recommended, but not required) Spray can 2k primer-$200 Cheap laquer primer-$75 Spray can 2k base-$200 Cheap acrylic or laquer spray paint-$75 Spray can 2k clear-$200 Misc supplies-$75 Total-$425 to $675 Compare the finishes of both methods. The costs can fluctuate with both methods, but the conventional method will be cheaper in the long run and have a way more durable and nicer result. Mixing laquer/acrylic paints with urethane top coats will not hold up as long as true 2k base/clear. And, you and your friends will gain valuable skills and experience doing it the right way!

Great video you just saved me hundreds! Thank you! I do epoxy coating on bathtubs and I get epoxy drips on the bumper of my car all the time, I never knew of this product "2k" so I used the cheap one part clear coat they sell in auto parts stores. It is not chemical resistant at all so it tears up quick now I am ordering the 2k!! thank you for the tips great video, I liked and subbed ;)

Great video, straightforward without the fluff ! I learned a lot, thanks. Can you show us the color sanding and polishing ?

Actually I got a truck that I use for logging and I'm fixing it up now took it out of the logging business and I'd like to put a paint job on it and I live paycheck to paycheck so I can't afford a lot thank you for this nobody's ever done this type of video that I have seen just cruising through RU-vid and spotted it thank you

Been checking RU-vid all-day for this! 😂👌

Great job ! Love the video ! I’m happy to see you are wearing a mask and gloves!!!

Great job and awesome video but I couldn't help but laugh when you said to make sure to keep your finger nice and tight up in there and concentrate on the tip!!

Part 2 sand and buff can’t wait to see !!! Great looking paint job!!!!!!

It think it turned out amazing for the time/money!! When I use 2k clear in the future I will give you a shout! Answered my question, but I got another question. Do you ever get tired of answering questions? lol

I'm sanding my broken down clear coat and getting it prepped!! Love the tips

Looks great man! I'd love to see the finish after wet sanding and buffing that if possible, curious as to how the clear looks when flattened out

SprayMax 2K Clear is good stuff they lay down clear nice and evenly to leave smooth surface so there is no need for wet-sanding afterwards, saves you a lot of time and hard work

Started painting my 2013 mustang gt last night. Seaside 😁

15 years ago i painted my 66' Beetle with white Rustoleum and the 2K clear... I sold it last year and it still looked good

Hell yeeeeahh....flood the fender with clear and make it look like glass. you and a handfull of guys on yt doing it right with spraycans...love it. somebody gone lose some customers in the spraygun game...lol. it came out perfect....and it will last years...now that you have the 2k clear on, its just like a spraygunjob just 10x less the cost.... at what temps are you going at it. i say the warmer the better...like 30°celsius on panel and can....makes the droplets flow together right...and compliments the finish a lot with less orangepeel....and even if.....if you colorsand and buff its going to be like glass. once again...very good job sir...i tips my hat one more time. a little ad dont let anybody get you off course...you hear! the endproduct speaks for it self... you might be even able to make some money out of this....so be it!! and the more haters the more you know how good you are doing it...lol

Beautiful ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us ! 😎👍

Wear a real respirator like the 3M unit he has. Two part paint gets in your lungs and hardens. No fixing it. Ever.

ive been binge watching your videos for the last two days dude... good shit

Man thanks to put this video. I been thinking to paint my car later on but I want to see result first..Nice video.

Also Note: B4 Sanding To Start with, Use Silicone Remover(aka =Wax, Grease, Tar Remover) To Clean The Paint. Good DIY Vid To Steer Beginners In The Right Direction