CAN YOU CLEAR COAT RAPTOR LINER FOR MORE SHINE?? LETS TRY!

[@r.e.tchoas5057]

As a regular raptor liner application company rule of thumb also published on upol's site allow raptor to cure for 72 hrs then clearcoat. Have ran into clearcoat hazy if applied earlier.

[@MurdahBassRecords]

Ghey say 24 to fully cure on their site.

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

Respirator would be a good idea spraying the clear . It has activator and hardener in it.

[@Bugsidious]

Can we get an update video on this clear coat performance.

[@danprescott8229]

I tried this after waiting about 45 mins for the raptor to set up, it caused the clear coat to absorb into the raptor and become cloudy making the raptor even less glossy than normal. I also tried it waiting till the next day to clear and it works great.

[@regionm8664]

I cleared mine approximately 4 days after I raptor lined it. Came out great!

[@BrokenSmokinSpokes]

Did you add the metal flakes? And is that what you recommend? Wait a day? Did you scuff the raptor liner after waiting?

[@tomcronininc]

@@regionm8664would love to see pics of results

[@FreedomIsntFree2023]

Just following up with you....how has the Raptor/Clear held up on the rocker? Thanks! I'm really liking all the various applications you've done....looks great!

[@newmexicojoe5443]

A number of years ago we used a product called stone guard, or chip guard. It was very much like bed liner spray, with no color. It was made to be used under base coat/clear coat applications and worked very good. So, I don't see why clear wouldn't work over bedliner.

[@damagebrain1]

Didn't even think about doing 2k clear over it. I'm about to do my 4runner wheels and a few other parts. Glad I finally have a use for my 5 cans of 2k clear I have. I bought 12 cans total because it's such a great clear coat. Used it when I fixed the sun damage on the carbon fiber hood on for my car. The gloss is better than when I got it new. Awesome stuff

[@BiancaGreenJeep]

I know this is an old video but how did this hold up. I'm about to do my 2008 JK with the Raptor Liner and was really impressed with the shine. Thanks ahead of time and keep having a great time.

[@michaelcarr264]

Like the effect but look after the health with a respirator.

[@Rescue-mt7fl]

Awesome stuff. Just recommend you guys wear a mask. That stuff adheres to plastic AND lungs!!!

[@nickmccollum5836]

It’s not just that, anything “2K” will contain isocyanates which are permanent exposure. It’s like lead, there is no safe exposure amount and it’s lifetime cumulative. That’s why you see professional painters using positive pressure suits when they paint.

[@levimckeen3298]

I have used raptor products alot. I see this video was posted a year ago. How did it hold up with the clear over it?

[@renner8668]

so how has this held up ? i looked for a more recent video could not find one.

[@floridaescapades4837]

Another great video. Is there an update? Has the shine lasted?

[@johnB-fj8eq]

Always use a respirator when spraying. Especially 2k clearcoat!!

[@kevintalbert2467]

I clear coated over my jeep firewall, and underneath the body and it turned out awesome!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That wrap and that orange is just gorgeous on that utv super clean 👌 @Rustbelt Mechanic

[@FernandoGonzalez-iw8xt]

What's up brother following up on how it came out with the Raptor liner and clear Coat Did it hold up it shine?

[@SVMSICE]

Ohhhh I’m going to try this. Great tip on the type of clear coat to use. I did the hood of my Dakota in bed liner.

[@rickbarkley133]

I have been watching your raptor paint videos. I want to paint my golf cart using Raptor, but without any experience with spray painting, I was concerned with not getting an even finish. I am considering doing their roll on application. In your opinion, which application method would you advise for me. I have access to a large 20 gallon air compressor, but no paint booth. Aerosol cans might be the answer, but I am concerned about a consistent even application. That is why I am considering Rolon application, and with a little trial and error and different rollers, I might be able to get the consistency I desire. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

[@gordy5322]

Awesome VIDEO! THANKS FOR THE INFO.i have a can am i will be doing this.

[@ELNino2001]

How has it held up in 2023?

[@chriskreush4677]

How did the shine hold up?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wow at the amount of shine looks great 👍 Kyle @Rustbelt Mechanic

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wow alot shinier then the truck bumper awesome work Kyle @Rustbelt Mechanic

[@chris1638]

My husband is going to raptor line his whole truck. Thanks for the great tutorial. How long will the Sheen coating last on the truck? Is it worth applying? What’s the added expense? Thanks

[@SVMSICE]

Great question, I wish someone knowledgeable had answered you.

[@zakaroonetwork777]

There is Clear Raptor available. Some one try it untinted...

[@willyd-adv]

Any update on it

[@schmodogg]

Looks great. You should use it on your tool box work surface unless it would void your warranty.

[@RustbeltMechanic]

If my work surface top ends up failing again then likely yes lol

[@rifleman7313]

I'm curious about going in the opposite direction more of a (matte/dull/or chalkboard black)with the traditional 2K Raptor Liner on a rock crawler. Keeping an extra can of 2K Raptor Liner for any touchups, that the inevitable scratching of the coating receives due to use after all rock crawlers tend to bump into things alot. What do you think? Of should I just be content with the regular finish of the 2K Raptor Liner? Thanks

[@claytonscheiber3493]

Awesome. Looks great. I found Raptor liner at O'Reillys. Its different than what you used. It sprays, but there no mixing button on the bottom.

[@GoneJustinSeconds]

The raptor liner didnt have that, the clear coat did

[@Hutch_Davenport]

@@GoneJustinSeconds The Raptor liner did have it. If it doesn't have the button, it doesn't contain hardener and is plain Raptor Liner, not the 2k Raptor Liner. With Hardener it dries/hardens faster and is more durable as well.

[@graydation]

Been 2 years... how did that clear coat hold up?

[@anlewi1]

Just watched this and then checked for an update and there wasn't one. If I'm wrong let me know where it is.

[@CoreyBrass]

Was wondering the same thing.

[@Bdub1952]

An easier solution is hand applying a coating of Cerakote. Works a treat.

[@frankcabrera6319]

Recommend clear too spray a whole truck,besides can?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Love the fender flairs @Rustbelt Mechanic

[@arealmaintenanceandrepairl1103]

I wonder as far as esthetics and cleaning how clear helps I just used hurc bed liner and it has a nice shine so far two washes n the same but I feel bed-liner is rough for like rag snags and stuff with clear makes it more slick

[@professor_thunder]

@Rustbelt Mechanic It would be interesting to see KBS Coatings DiamondFinish Clear Coat on Raptor.

[@charlesforbin6937]

HOW'S IT HOLDIN UP A YEAR & A HALF LATER?

[@SD17NTE]

Would you say its best to let the liner cure first before applying clear coat and also if you don't have any adhesive what grade sand paper would you use

[@stevenhall171]

Greetings. As of today I just subscribed to your channel after watching your video on the two year update of raptor lining your truck. I'm in the process of building my 2016 Wrangler JKU and have decided to raptor line it as well. Going with black and was wondering if I could add black tint/paint to the product to create a deeper black finish?

[@HowToGardenChannel]

So how does it look after a year

[@Kgoutdoor]

Can I put another coat on three days later? I’m seeing I missed a couple spots.

[@martinneps9387]

How would this work on wheel flares bill flares on a truck please comment back it looks good on this that's why I'm asking

[@RustbeltMechanic]

They are plastic flares so it would be the exact same process.

[@martinneps9387]

@@RustbeltMechanic OK thank you very much what are the names of the stuff and what are the numbers on the can for that Clear spray

[@itsmemaaaark]

Looks great! I was wondering if you can spray over a gloss black on old raptor liner? Have you tried that?

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Not sure, never tried that🤷‍♂️

[@emanuelelobue941]

You should make a video on that. 😃

[@radionautomatic]

Do you have any idea how dangerous the isocyanates contained within hardener are?! For god's sake do some reading and get some proper PPE

[@shawn3957]

Did you do an update on how it held up?

[@jeremyconner5295]

Any updates yet? Raptor lining the rocker panels and fender flares next weekend on my truck, kind of want to do this now also!

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Took it through the dirt drags and have ZERO issues so far🤘🏻

[@jeremyconner5295]

Rustbelt Mechanic sweet thanks!

[@mattkaiser8984]

Thank you. That’s beautiful and I’m doing it.

[@rocketlaunchrcloud8143]

Can you apply the clear coat 2 years after you have applied raptor 2k?

[@taraaaron1242]

How's it holding up

[@chrisphilpott3933]

I just wanted to know if that 2K clearcoat is still holding up on your raptor bed liner . Cuz I just got done bedlinering my hole truck and wanted to put some clearcoat on it for a little shine and to protect it from the sun a little better..

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Just ran the side by side through trails last weekend and in a dirt drag racing event this weekend....still holding up strong

[@J-WHO312]

Great option would like to see it after a couple of trails.

[@RustbeltMechanic]

I’ll definitely post up some pics as I go! Got dirt drags in a couple weeks🤘🏻

[@J-WHO312]

Noice!

[@thisguysgarage]

You can clearcoat anything lol🤜🤛

[@red1inerr113]

He really spraying a 2k paint with no respirator? Oof

[@onr9762]

I was saying the same thing..lol

[@kevinmerrill8074]

That stuff is Brutal, even spraying it Outside. Wear a Mask

[@harrymanback5817]

His android, no worries :)

[@Hollywoodhouse74]

Karen time... Worry about someone else... U the safety police??

[@hedgepethracing9590]

Man .... I go in a booth & spray a black car with silver stripes with no respirator...... Shut up

[@_Epictetus_]

Why not just straight to a ceramic coat?

[@h1_maniac153]

Is there an update on this how it held up?

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Nope but still rocking strong 💪🏻

[@SPTOOLSUSA]

She's looking clean, Diggin the shirt too ;-)

[@jfriar]

I know a guy who died after spraying boat hulls for 2 years with no respirator. Make sure you got a breeze brother.

[@vanhaus5022]

Super nice job….

[@vernarddevilliers7899]

I've been wondering, is there any difference between a stone chip coating and a bed liner such as this? I have never seen a stone chip coating irl so it's hard to tell.

[@ddesilva61]

I missed it...did you wait for Raptor to cure...or did you hit it with clear coat after the Raptor 'book' flash off period? About to do this job myself with the standard spray Raptor (1 hour flash time recommended)....but was thinking I would need to let cure, then red brillo scuff first. If your 'wet on wet' technique worked well....than cool I'll try it too!

[@gatornation3889]

Me and my son did his entire 1997 Toyota Tacoma 4x4. His first truck, and we waited 72 hours to put 2k clear coat on. I believe that is what it says on the website as well but not sure. After 72 hours we wash and dried the truck then sprayed it from top to bottom. Then let that cure for 24 hours in our garage/spray Booth, turned out fantastic.

[@mntgoat2.0]

Does the Raptor cure out hard or rubberized?

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Hardened

[@samanthapowell5882]

Link to raptor liner and prep spray?

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Www.raptorliner.com

[@clayanthony1104]

Hey bro we need to know: is your Raptor still holding the clearcoat??? I’m about to do parts of my truck & I am clearcoating on top of it also the same way.

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Still holding strong right now.... took it through two days of trail riding and a weekend of dirt drags.

[@youtubeyoutube1552]

You can clear over raptor with no worries. You just have to let the raptor dry for approx 2-3 days. I did a Vw golf, complete and cleared the whole car 2 years ago. Still looks like the day I sprayed it

[@scottharris5166]

@@youtubeyoutube1552 did you scuff it any before you cleared it?

[@th1000ahMooMoo]

How long did you wait to add the clear to the fresh liner?

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Only about 5-8 minutes

[@northernmichiganoverland]

Well how did it hold up??

[@snappypappy5906]

I really like that one

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice shirt Kyle @Rustbelt Mechanic

[@Jonathan-mk1ju]

How is the sprayed side getting on

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Still holding up well👍🏻

[@jamesherald3927]

Nice job the can am is go look whip

[@81pepperman]

Anyone know, does a product exist that allows you to add sparkle to the paint like metallic colored reflective type stuff

[@danprescott8229]

i'm about to try adding metal flake to a clear coat over raptor liner, I'll let you know how it turns out.

[@Shabbashankss]

@@danprescott8229any luck?

[@Btippets1]

I raptor linered my entire truck about a month ago. Do you think the 2k would hold up okay if I spray it now?

[@RustbeltMechanic]

For the clear🤷‍♂️ idk.... it’s a crap shoot bc I’ve never tried that on raptor that’s already setup and cured

[@khalid95eG]

This thing takes so long to cure & gas out id be afraid to lay clearcoat over it...

[@jeffreyeiford2750]

How many cans for a 8’ truck bed ?? Ha ha Great video

[@mjremy2605]

I love that orangey deep yellow. Turned out very well. Did you roller brush on the gel coat or only spray? I wonder if you can put a gel coat on top of Durabak bed liner?

[@RustbeltMechanic]

As you see in the video I use a 2k spray.

[@jamieround2072]

so how much is the spray-able in a can.... raptor 2 k liner..... go for in cost's per can ( esp., since u r also in ohio ) is it also only threw raptor bed or raptor liner.com tooooo..........................?????????????????????????????????????????????????????? EITHER WAY LET US ALL KNOW PLZZZZ............................................

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Oh no, it’s also available on amazon. Depends on which vendor you get it from, it’s about $37 a can. More discount usually if u buy a 4 pack.

[@StoneyBrownTV]

Thanks for this video bro. I wondered how a raptor liner would be with a 2k clear over it. Just based on what you saw from the final product, do you think the raptor liner could be buried in the clear coat with enough coats? I figure that would be a tough but shiny paint job.

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Well idk about totally buried but I am gonna do this with a set of wheels here in the next week or so👍🏻

[@immelting9834]

Use the adjustment on the raptor liner spray gun. Set it at 2 rotations . It will lay down very flat . Then ruff it up after the cure and lay down the clear . I used 5 coats.

[@tellitallnow3914]

The raptor liner spray gun that comes with the kits (Shultz gun) has adjustments? Getting ready to do my avalanche cladding and getting all the information I can possibly get before I jump into it. How about where two different colors meet. Is it easy to tape off an area that's already been raptor lined and use a different color with a nice line without bleed over? Don't know if you have had any experience in this but I figured I would ask. Thanks for any info.

[@immelting9834]

@@tellitallnow3914 it's a upgrade for about 65 bucks if I remember correctly. Definitely worth it over the base one it the kits. You can do fairly flat raptor liner all the way to chunky

[@Zeropointbug]

any long term durability results? granted it's only been a year, but still... :)

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Just sold the unit but it was still holding up great

[@Zeropointbug]

@@RustbeltMechanic Cool, thanks for the reply.

[@mrnonpc9885]

So after two months what’s the verdict? Did the 2K clear hold up?

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Still holding up strong! Took it to the dirt drags and a weekend of ripping through fields and trails

[@gregthompson9495]

It’s been about a year how has it held up??!

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Just sold it but had still been holding up strong

[@jrallen5417]

🤔no breathing protective gear! But what a sine!!🧐

[@J-WHO312]

I prefer the way your bumper looks.

[@D_Cali_Life]

"Sheen" ??? I think he meant " Shine"

[@camrenedlebeck6396]

How long did you let the raptor dry for before spraying the clear? It will be interesting to see how it holds up bc i assume the clear coat is weaker than the raptor liner it self

[@RustbeltMechanic]

This is supposed to be one of the strongest 2k clear coats on the market and I allowed the raptor to just dry to the tack phase, so about 15-20 mins

[@camrenedlebeck6396]

@@RustbeltMechanic ok thanks I have used that clear before and it worked good im curious of how it will hold up on raptor liner

[@mjremy2605]

SHAKEN UP, not SHOOK UP.

[@veryconfusing]

WEAR A RESPIRATOR WITH ANY ACTIVATED URETHANE SPRAY - Your lungs - etc... are worth a lot more than $50- worth of PPE.

[@justinduffy1149]

Do you think you could apply clearcoat to a bedliner job done 2 years ago if cleaned properly?

[@Hutch_Davenport]

Yes. Cleaning really well, scuff it, use a self etching primer and shoot it.

[@darylholloway4]

Any updates

[@RustbeltMechanic]

It was still holding up great when I sold it a few months ago.

[@dg99829]

thank yoy

[@2strokeorchoke496]

I like your coverage of the topic but sometimes I don't have the patience to watch the whole video and listen to people talk just to see the turnout. Maybe tell them what your doing and show results in the first 30 seconds then tell more detailed info. I like many others on youtube search a specific topic looking for something and we promptly want to see if this is what we are looking for just sayin. Beyond that good video.

[@aaronpodgorski1617]

Looks good!

[@davidbaxter6843]

Hey next time use a mask. That stuff is 2K. Need you around. This comes from the guy who painted lacquer with no mask back in the day.

[@ED-bk4uq]

Why not call the manufacturer and show what they say? Everyone wants to answer questions without asking the source. Why? Just ask the creator of the product, then if they say Yes, then do the demonstration of their answer. And if you do something seemingly acceptable or as desired initially, that's pointless unless it lasts, and you should have follow up for everything you do as trying to be a "Reviewer" for others to follow.

[@TheArtOfCool]

Spraying clear without a respirator is like asking for cancer in a year

[@paulmcbride8164]

see you wear a beard but no mask

[@351cleavland]

2K paints require a respirator!!!! Please use one or it can do long term damage to your lungs. You'll need those for whe you get older.

[@speakbigtruth9383]

Long winded

[@masiosare42]

Mask.

[@keithskustoms2311]

Be good to your lungs, wear a mask bud

[@hotvideo1890]

nice, cant wait to see how it looks in a couple of months😎