Can you clear coar over Rub N' Buff???

[silverskyes402]

So......can ya?

 

[glim999]

I haven't had any sucess. Always dulls it.

 

[Tetmatek]

nope; it will darken and look streaky.

 

[TazVader]

oh well.....that answered a question I had too. Can you use it over say enamel paint like a black undercoat or only acrylic primers and paint?

Cheers
TAZ

 

[silverskyes402]

Damn, thanks though guys, how long does it take to "dry" you know, before you can handle it like normal without getting fingerprints and such?

 

[foxbatkllr]

If you buffed it sufficiently, then it should be instant. If its still not "dry" after a day or two, take a soft, soft buffing cloth and rebuff it really hard. That should take care of any residue.

 

[Raffles]

could you wax it? like car wax? Anyone tried this?

 

[silverskyes402]

I buffed the hell out of it and seems really good, but I wanna go for a used look so I might try a dull coat and see what happens

 

[foxbatkllr]

If you want it to look used, use some 0000 steel wool on it.

 

[silverskyes402]

Sweet, good advice!!!

 

[glim999]

If you do clear coat it, it won't look metal anymore. It'll look like dull paint.

 

[silverskyes402]

Yea, I think i'm going to go with the 0000 steel wool or sand paper, I dont wanna make it look like just regular paint

 

[foxbatkllr]

I don't recommend sandpaper but the 0000 steel wool will dull it down and give some fine scratches. Just use it lightly at first.

 

[silverskyes402]

Cool, thanks much, thats what i'll go with then

 

[Aquaman]

could you wax it? like car wax? Anyone tried this?

don't think u can wax it since it is wax itself

 

[dropshipbob]

It's been said that you can use Future floor wax to seal it, but everyone who has posted that has tried this seems to have had mixed results.

 

[GuntahKela]

Instead of rub and buff, you can use the Treasure gold metal wax brand. It's almost the same thing, but less messy. After you apply it and buff it, the metal finish is very realistic. They sell a sealer just for this brand of wax. In comes in spraycans. It will dull the metal finish, somewhat, but the metal look will still be there. I use it all of the time.

 

[Capn_Jack_Savvy]

What metal piece are you trying to age / weather?

I would go with Sophisticated Finishes paint. It dries nice and you don't have to use any sealer.

http://www.patina.com/instructions.html

Believe me I have been using this stuff on all my metal stuff and it works great!

 

[deadbolt]

You could give Alsa's clear coat a try. Never tried it, but it looks promising.

Regular aerosol: http://www.alsacorp.com/products/mirraclear/mirraclear-prodinfo.htm

Automotive two part grade: http://www.alsacorp.com/products/killercans/sc/speedclear.htm