Rust-Oleum Car Paint Myth-Busting

A few weeks ago I painted my 1957 Chevy with some Rust-Oleum paint to test out some colors and save a few bucks on product.
Well the comment section let me know just how wrong I was to this. "that paint won't stick" "good luck sanding that" "you're going to regret that" ect ect
So I wanted to see what the big deal was. Could it be sanded and re coated? Would it gum up my sand paper? Would it affect the top coat?
A little sanding followed by some high build primer will reveal THE TRUTH
Let me know your thoughts in the comments
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[@kalinagoedge2777]

We've gotten so fancy as an automotive culture that everyone has forgotten most old time hotrods were painted with house paint!

[@RustyZipper]

And everything that’s not $400+ a gallon PPG or DuPont is “junk”

[@oxyfee6486]

I’ve been a custom painter for over thirty years, they want to sell you products, period.

[@glennnickerson8325]

@@RustyZipper Rusty: I sell both and their "economy brands" Nason and Omni work well. Anytime someone wants to do an overall in a red, yellow or orange I push them to Omni, it is a quarter of the price and user friendly. My current project I did in Omni--no problems.

[@RustyZipper]

@@glennnickerson8325 - Ha, I’ve done tons of projects with Omni AE and a decent clear on top. Very happy with it but the fumes are not good. I’ve been on a Rustoleum kick for the past 1.5 years and man I’ve got it down. I laugh because I’m buying a gallon of Rustoleum for 2/3 the cost of a quart of Omni AE. I can custom mix the Rustoleum to get a decent shade.

[@glennnickerson8325]

@@RustyZipper AE is OK, not my 1st choice. If I do a single stage, MTK is a great "affordable" urethane. The important thing is use what works for you. I mix the stuff and anyone doing a project who comes to see me I do my best to help them out. My latest project is 1966 Rambler gasser and I did it with MBC (basecoat). I use it for overalls and is user friendly. My thing is the older I get the longer it takes to finish a project, so by the time I'm ready to spray, it's in the budget. Also sometimes anything that gets disposed out of the warehouse I get a crack at, so that helps. Keep at it! Glenn

[@markbrown6236]

"In the current world, not my fault" great line. Glad this one turned out Busted.

[@davidclemens1578]

Don't blame me, I pick the color orange. Twice. I have four older vehicles to paint and don't want to spend the money. So I will try the good old Rust-Oleum with the hardener and reducer and then spend the money on a good clear coat

[@DDSpeedShop]

Never your fault haha

[@kilroysmith6539]

I have built and painted a lot of flat bed trailers Rustoleum red. The only down side is that eventually they turn pink.

[@thomaswoitekaitis8977]

The hardener saved it. All types of crossways stuff happens when it's straight out the can rustoleum and you try to cover it or sand it. Rustoleum is oil based enamel. Adding the hardener gets it closer to acrylic enamel.

[@RustyZipper]

I’ve done tons of projects with Rustoleum and never had an issue as long as you’re using a good quality Reducer and decent Acrylic Enamel hardener. I put the money in a good quality clear coat to give it UV protection. Otherwise it turns chalky within a year outside

[@andrewplough9897]

That's the truth

[@c.d.england8217]

BUSTED! somebody probably didn't do the proper sanding or cleaning and wanted to blame the paint. You know what you're doing Dan

[@DDSpeedShop]

I have no idea what I'm doing, but I'm doing it haha

[@c.d.england8217]

Just keep on doing it man 👍👍

[@garyb.4080]

So glad you’re doing this. I have a 2001 dodge truck that I am going to attempt to do some body work on,and paint with Tractor Supply implement paint. I bought a rattle can , and tried it on the inside jams; almost a perfect match. 100 dollars a gallon vs 1400 a gallon. Red paint is expensive if bought at auto supply stores.

[@DDSpeedShop]

It's worth a shot!

[@dougbaker9473]

You should have no problems with the paint . I know people that have painted their whole car with rustoleum , wet sanded it and buffed it . Turned out beautiful.

[@gregboppel2511]

With...80 grit...Wett....?????

[@dougbaker9473]

@@gregboppel2511 he's sanding it with 80 grit for the primer to adhere !! You don't use 80 grit to sand and buff !! What a dumb reply !!

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@gregboppel2511 hahaha

[@bwsgarage]

Good deal Dan, someone probably sanded when that paint was soft and shared a nightmare story that became myth, now busted! ✌️

[@DDSpeedShop]

People we unhappy haha

[@28highboy]

Sprayed a steel car trailer that sits outside all the time with rust-Oleum several years ago and it has held up fine. Touch up scrapes and chips no problem

[@grandpajeff4478]

Painted many trucks with implement /rust - o - magic. Never had any problems. But , Had some left over red , from doing ihc tractors , thought I'd put it to good use , painted my car hauler trailer , uv (unkind to vehicles) I'm guessing // turned deck side , top of tool box " pink" But with a very decent fade to side frame rails ./ & side of box. Boy I sure take alot of ribbing about my "pink" trailer . My granddaughter sez it shows my feminine side. - grandpa jeff - 1- carguy .

[@28highboy]

@@grandpajeff4478 LOL yup red fades, I used black. Fades too, but flat black is not bad.

[@hardball107]

I've painted lots of motorcycles with Rust-Oleum before and one car, an MG Midget. I sanded out the existing base, primed with etching primer, a coat of automotive primer and used premium Rust-Oleum colors. Never had a problem, allowed 2 hours between coats and the finish ended up as hard as nails. My favorite color is Black Stainless Steel, just did a hardtail Sportster frame in it for a bobber I'm building and it came out just awesome.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah seems to be a solid paint that for sure.

[@richfletcher4279]

Dan, I’m pretty sure that those are the wrong filters on that respirator. Those pink ones are for dust. There are others with pre filters for solvents. At least that how it is in the states. You have to protect your lungs. You don’t wanna be sick like that.

[@paulhare662]

You spoke at least one absolute truth in this video, " in today's world, it wasn't my fault".

[@DDSpeedShop]

Ain't my fault haha

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha didn't know you put hardener in it, that changes the whole game right there :)

[@bozan8036]

Working the products!!! Lol love the channels u guys!!!! Watch em both

[@frankschwartz7405]

Hey Dan, Some of the problems are solved by the hardener, some are solved with clearcoat. Single stage paint has a "surfacing clear" which, if you sand through it (sanding a run or orange peel) causes a color mismatch. You can't really "blend" single stage for the same reason. The UV protection (from fading) comes from the clear. If you sand or buff it off...issues. If you manage to get a pretty good and cheap single stage paintjob, you can scuff it....spend your money on some good clearcoat.

[@RustyZipper]

Well said!

[@davidnimmo8306]

Hi Dann after watching your video today I finally stopped procrastinating and tried spraying epoxy primer over old spray can etch primer on my Mustang. I had heard stories that the two don't mix at all. Myth busted again. So far so good after 24 hrs.

[@jrlarry6847]

Dan we have never had a problem with it you will be just fine we paint a lot of our race cars with rustoleum it's nothing like a 50 or $60 paint job on a racecar that's going to get banged up on a circle track and you can make it look really good for a little bit of money but dan great job thanks for the content 👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

Gotta be hard to see a fresh paint job go out there haha. Rubbings racing

[@xozindustries7451]

The only problem I’ve had with Rustoleum is that it doesn’t hold up to the UV from the sun, you get what you pay for. I’ve had POR15 come off in sheets, no explanation when I called tech support, no reimbursement for $150 worth of paint chips in my driveway, and yes it was clean metal, prepped correctly

[@TLDLTD]

Same experience with POR15 - was told it doesn’t like clean metal or UV. Fades very fast.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah a few people have said that

[@dionrau5580]

It'll be fine, just give it enough time to evaporate the solvents, and fully harden. Way back in the day your choices was laqeur or enamel.rustoleum is enamel. You got it right,on a budget.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Always on a budget haha

[@thomasmadden1011]

Gloss black or pearl white paint look nice

[@WildWestGarage]

Thanks Dan, I had my first experience using Tremclad with hardener recently, everything worked out perfectly, I’m hooked now.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Seemed good to me.

[@ronnielester2933]

I believe you fixed the problem Dan when you used your head and added the touch of hardener. It's looking real nice 👍

[@patrickharrand]

Lookin' good Dan. Thanks for sharing your Garage Time with us.

[@bradnichols2474]

You have to realize that most people who are bashing on you, have never had a rattle can in they're hand! I've painted cars, couple motorcycles and more than 1 snowmobile with rustoleum paint.. always turned out good!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha everyone's got an opinion

[@davidcolesr.8628]

I’m Not as Critical as Some, My Thought is if You Like it, I Love It. Appreciate You Having us Along, Catch You On The next One. Keep It Safe Out There Brother

[@thomasmadden1011]

Feel you like a gloss black paint or gloss pearls white , and hide any body work !!!!??

[@thomasmadden1011]

57 chev worth money customized

[@davidcolesr.8628]

@@thomasmadden1011 What Makes Me Happy might not suit Everyone. I Think I would Lean More Towards Perfection. However, I am Most Definitely not a Mechanic or Body Man so I would Be Paying For it Completed. I Was Getting at what makes him happy. My Budget would not Buy Much in the Current Economy in the US. But Gloss Black or Pearl White Are Right Up my Alley

[@thegrandpumbaa]

You have no idea how happy I am to have the 'Proper' introduction back. LOL!!!

[@Goomer]

Funny, how good the red fender looks in the thumbnail.

[@cyclebuster]

Glad you had some luck. I did not, I ran into every issue you spoke about

[@glennnickerson8325]

If you run into a "gummy" sanding surface, you can always wet sand it. Any sandpaper with a decent coating including DA paper you can use to wet sand--do it all the time. Good job Dan!!!

[@joshuacampbell9990]

In my experience it’s always a gamble. Sometimes it works fine sometimes it turns into a nightmare. But covering it with a decent primer will definitely help. Personally I don’t like to take the risk but I’m glad it worked out for you. In the long run it can have problems as well, but I’m talking 5-10 years later, which in most cases, the next guy’s problem.

[@sgtyork9330]

I had bought 2 gallons of Rustoleum red to paint my 57 4dr hardtop years ago. Still haven't pulled that trigger. But, I think I'll try it ony 66 Chevelle 2 Dr sedan. It was grandma's car originally. I teased her about stuffing a Rat motor into it when she was still with us. Today it boasts a .040" over 427 backed by an M-20 4 speed. Still needs a lot of love after settling better than 30 years. Thanks Dan for your inspiration.

[@Errorz404_]

back in the 80's my uncle painted his 56 ford with a paint roller

[@docfischer7291]

Started priming my Duster with Rusty Metal Primer, then the Filler Primer. Started cutting in with the Sunrise Red in rattle and but will spray the exterior with the 4:1:1 mix. The key to the oil based paints are time . Let them cure up. I let the primer sit for 72 hours ( yup, I actually used my patience!) and it’s hard as a rock.

[@randywineinger779]

The hardner was the right move. I own a sign company and we use an implement paint with reducer and hardner on metal as well as primed MDO board. Both Rustoleum and Valspar with no issues. You did just fine, like others said give the solvents time to gas!

[@hairycat6095]

i have been using rustoleum primer mixed 50/50 with acetone with good results.it sands well, i am using it as high build primer, it is probably not as thick as the real thing but i put 3-4 coats on before i sand.

[@gregboppel2511]

Dan....what ever happened with the " Bodyman " help..???

[@gregboppel2511]

Some of the bodymen..know the secret's of PAINT

[@JohnDoe-gz8dw]

I'm at least a 2 year subscriber, but understand how I'm so addicted watching, always wanting the nicest thing's done right, but here I am sitting here watching 🤣🤣🤣

[@pugliesesspeedshop]

Remember back when everyone drove their trucks with the tailgates down to save gas? They even had those nets... Then Myth Busters proved it to be false, people put their tailgates back up and the nets went away. I feel you just did that for Rustoleum!! I paint everything with Rustoleum and love the results!! I mean, there are still some guys driving around with their tailgates down, but we all know they don't know what's up... Man, did I get off topic or what?!

[@hankpugh4980]

Sprayed (with a gun) many of street stock cars (oval track) back in the 80's with Rustoleum,never had a problem. A lot of orange peel but it didnt matter because the cars got lettered and shined beautifully on the track. It held up well and was easy touch up after getting banged up on the track. The biggest thing I noticed is it would be quite faded after sitting outside all winter and btw we never used primer and no problems. It didnt matter that much because it was basically a "summer season" paint job. Biggest problem I see is the orange peel for a street car. We thinned with acetone and didnt use hardener. It would take a couple days to dry but not a big deal.

[@dh2360]

Nice work, great videos.

[@danielharder2052]

Using the hardner was the key to your success

[@justinbarker4603]

Have a 53 Chevy pickup that I primed and painted with rust oleum around 98 or 99. Eventually painted the truck in 02? or so. Still have the truck and have had zero issues with paint reacting, lifting, or peeling. People had fits when I did it and told me it would never work or last. The first paint store wouldn’t even sell me paint when they found out what I was doing lol

[@thomyafanaro4072]

Recoat sealer primer would be your best option

[@thehoule70]

It’s looking pretty good Dan I love the colour of a car in primer grey brown or blk and even white !!!

[@randomyank7777]

Rock On , Dan ! You do good prep work . Like welding , the prep can make it , or break it . Same for most things . When you find the right color , it will stick !

[@danagovang2520]

In 2000 I bought a 20 year old Air Canada F150 ramp truck. I sanded it and covered in Tremclad gloss white. It still looked good when I sold it a few years later. It held up well once it hardened... But it was a work truck.

[@DDSpeedShop]

U got me sold haha

[@jbj27406]

I'm nowhere near the paint and body man you are, (or mechanic, fabricator, welder, etc.), but I have sprayed Rustoleum primer and paint on a utility trailer. After seeing how it went on and held up, I had the sense that it could benefit from thinner and catalyst too. Your theory is very much what I had in mind. And your results much, much better. Dropped something in the 'thanks' bucket.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks for the kind words my friend!

[@daviddoan6407]

I painted my trunk 4 years ago with Tremclad rust paint in airsol paint cans and have never had it peal off anywhere. Its a good thing I don't know to much about paint.😊

[@richardarthur8191]

Dan years ago when I was in Germany I painted a German Ford with rattle can paint. It turned out nice and still looked good three years after when I sold it to another couple before coming home. I painted a 1980 Plymouth in my back yard outside cost 20 us dollars.

[@johnhansen4550]

I did my '66 Galaxie in Rust-Oleum two years ago and took BEST convertible at a big car show in the area....

[@jonathangehman4005]

I don't know how this information relates to painting cars w Rustoleum but here's something interesting I dicovered about it by accident. I painted some alternator brackets and other small stuff about 7 or 8 years ago w rattlecan Rustoleum then went to hang them in the kitchen oven at 300degrees to speed the 24hr cure cure time up(I've been doing that for years), as I was reaching in with the second batch I got against one that had been in for 10mins and smeared it w my arm, so I grabbed it with a paper towel('cuz it was HOT) and ran it under cold water in the sink to cool it so I could wipe it off w thinner and start over, BUT! The paint that was still wet when it came out of the oven was dry and cured hard after being run under cold water. Try it yourself. I do it all the time now w anything that will fit in my powdercoat oven or heat over the woodstove. I want to try it with a propane infrared heater and a fender on a car and see what happens. You can literally wetsand it as soon as you've cooled it off w cold water. Weird, aint it?

[@SweatyFatGuy]

I haven't used rustoleum or tremclad yet, but I have tried several single stage enamels, including tractor enamel which is similar to rusto and tremclad. The darker colors fade and oxidize fast, the lighter colors like yellow and white hold up a bit better. I shot a single stage Nason with a hardener on the 70 GTO in 2010, and it is holding up rather well. Not as good as two stage does, but way better than the cheap tractor paint has. I figure if you sand it well enough so the primer can bite the paint under it, then it will stick. If its all supposed to work together, shooting primer over color should not be a compatibility issue. I think I am going to try that Summit racing paint, they have a pearl black I want to put on the 76 C10. I might add some pearl to it as well, and try some other tricks to see how it turns out and holds up.

[@gregboppel2511]

SUMMIT'S Paint...is the real deal

[@glennnickerson8325]

@@gregboppel2511 The only problem Greg, if you run short you're at their mercy and may need to buy another gallon. Sometimes the colors they phase out which could be a problem a few years down the road.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Your the cheap of the cheap and never used it! I'm shocked haha

[@SweatyFatGuy]

@@DDSpeedShop I thought about it, but never really tried it out.

[@lucifermorningstar8541]

Don’t worry about it Dan I think it’s just guys that have all the money in the world that can afford auto paint, if you’re painting a Ferrari I understand but just a basic car or truck it ain’t gonna do anything different I’ve done it it’s fine!

[@billyduffany3387]

As long as it works it don't matter.Thats my opinion anyways.

[@theupscriber65]

I've painted several cars with oil based enamels and also acrylic enamels (water based). It's often marketed as tractor paint and is much cheaper than acrylic eurathanes.

[@Wooley689]

My remembrance is the problem arises when using enamel over lacquer and vice versa.

[@vox1966]

Glad to see you are using protection I get them at Home Depot

[@porschmn167]

I really enjoy your "f" it, let's give it a try attitude and every one of the naysayers were wrong. Thanks for just doing it, great work on all your projects. I have fun watching your work, thanks.

[@wayneclose5299]

Convertible with flames from the exhaust pipes is my vibe

[@JonDraeger]

DAN! I love ya man ... and love what you do! But why don't you take the five minutes to remove those silly fender louvers? The stainless clips? The park lights on the Nomad? You really do great work ... truly inspiring! But those details will make the finished project so much tidier. Either way keep it up. I am addicted to the channel ...

[@DDSpeedShop]

I dont really have an answer haha

[@frederickfranz2613]

I have done many old squarebodies bondo and use a roller and brush to paint them with good results with rustoleum

[@ronnelles1847]

Hi Dan a trick I always use on any paint is to put a little dish soap in the water . Your paper will not clog and will last along time

[@douglasnicholls1366]

A lot of cheap spray bombs are lacquer. Virtually any solvent dissolves it. Rustoleum, for example, will dissolve it. High builds are really just thin gelcoat with baby powder mixed in. And the gelcoat (thin form of the polyester used with glass cloth) needs to be compatible with anything. So highly unlikely a high-build will take out the paint underneath, but it could still happen with lacquer, which GM used right through the sixties because it flashed so fast and built to a nice shine. Rustoleum is an enamel so no issue there unless the fish oil reacts to something, and that won't happen when it's dry. Highest probability is that wipe-down before painting with acetone will lift lacquer.

[@user-vx5pl3zn1x]

Yes i painted truck red with tremclad paint using thinners and hardner paint never had any isues jut didnt hold a shine after a month

[@ronnieellsworth9223]

An older rodder I know, and he said that was all they used, back in the days before they came out with lacquer. He said it worked good. Ronnie.

[@robertshort8917]

I thank its fine Dan don't worry what people say go for it

[@rayeckert9425]

Dan can you build a 55 two door post for me? My brother lives in the “ Peg “ and he can deliver it to me near Toronto. I really love your channel. Cheers.

[@tomlappin9657]

Dan, like how you have fun with these cars and make drivers out of them and not show cars , make them reliable and drive them ..ohh you still have the 47 chevy ?? Thats a cool ride too ..from. Clarkston Mi. / T

[@ryanshevlin_Holy_Diver_Van]

I used rustoleum out of a spray can on my van - repaired patch panels, replaced all the doors, added a hood scoop and fiberglass flares and a wing - as well as other graphics and stuff on it - so many people give rustoleum shit, but it's good stuff... When I knock it all down and give it a proper new paint job, it'll be rustoleum through a spray gun with hardener - I did paint another van gloss black with that method...

[@oleskool6259]

People People People..I’m glad I don’t listen I’ve used rust oleum on countless vehicles or something like it going back to the 1980s and all I did besides shut out the negativity and stick to the basics and those paint jobs still hold up today including my NASCAR style School Bus that sits outside year round. The key is prep and stick to the recipe and common sense. Great video you smashed many myths 👍

[@davidsantos8206]

Looks good to me Dan. No gobbledygook (paint term) as far as I can see. I would definitely say, myth busted. Great job

[@KD0LRG]

Next time Peg stops by to drink beer you can paint his rubber foot when he isn't looking (sleeping)😂😉. That would be the real test for the paint.

[@usmclee65]

Dan have you Don's new buy, 1955 Nomad which may be related to yours, it looks like your when you got, I think after he seen what you did with yours, he thought you can save any Nomad that has a roof!

[@JamesBrown-cx3xf]

Dan I believe that direct to metal high build your using is a epoxy hybrid primer , i epoxy then high build but what your using is basically the same principle. Your essentially sealing and building same time I’m confident it will be ok for your project .

[@thman6453]

Good luck 👍

[@franksgarage8551]

Morning Dan! Long board, i call it an air file,with 40 grit it will hog filler. Sanding hard filler, fine paper works better, coarse seems to just scratch it. I think the reducer and hardener made the difference. Whats it matter anyway? As long as it sticks and doesent gibble! Dude, is that the proper paint mask? I have a similar one and its for dust. Just expressing my concern, dont want you getting poisoned.

[@WildWestGarage]

Nothing wrong with the mask, just the wrong filters, Dan get the proper filters to protect you from the poisonous chemicals.

[@RolandCaston]

Implement paint is tough stuff. Think of the life it often endures. Blazing heat, sub-zero Temps, wind, rain, hail, sun.. it's fine to use.

[@natevanlandingham1945]

Watches a guy who has painted a ton of stuff with Rust-Oleum and he has painted over it with regular paint and so far it was fine. I had heard the same things. He has also painted and done tons of Rust-Oleum over top and polish it as well.

[@armondoborjas4362]

Well Dan restoleum works great on patio furniture. I paint it every year the sun fades it to look like primer👍🏻😎

[@jayden4656]

Your shop looks very organized

[@lawrenceveinotte]

I had a 68 Camaro painted with Cloverdale marine enamel, it faded, most people thought it was the original paint, it never really became super hard, it was a driver and looked great from 20ft away.

[@darrellbryan1203]

Sold several name brands of Automotive paint for 30 years. Always heard a finish coat is the best sealer.

[@bozan8036]

Paint only wrinkles when you mix paint types, etc. Mixing lacquer with non lacquer

[@glenncampbell9126]

Dan, l think that the red paint looks fine. I like 38 Special (Hold on loosey)

[@gullreefclub]

My personal past experiences of not striping a truck that had been painted with Rust-Oleum spray bombs years ago was that the primer and then sealer went down fine as did the paint it was about six weeks later that the paint started to wrinkle. The paint never flaked off but was prone to chip easily so in general the paint job was screwed. I ended up standing the truck back down to bare metal and starting all over which on a crew-cab long box dually is a lot of sanding especially the inside of the bed because of the amount of hand sanding. It’s been over 25 years ago since I had that experience and while I love Tremclad for painting frames after I have them sandblasted and since the frames after being blasted have plenty of tooth I have never had any problems with adhering to my sandblasted frames but I have noticed if there if the surface is not well prepped Tremclad will flake off especially if it is laid on thick. I Hope the fact you sprayed the Rust-Oleum on with hardener might save you my headache a couple months later but I guess time will tell.

[@1961clyde]

don't worry about it , i remember painting some logging trialers with rustoleum and using gasoline because it was cheaper at the time , with a shot of hardener . turned out great nice shine and stood up to rock chips better than other products

[@thedr4549]

Also used gasoline as a thinner and it worked great!

[@jesscurry1418]

I have used it before and it looked great. It was on a old hood I had laying around and the only complaint I had was it took 60 grit on a air grinder to get it to come off.

[@MrIgor1955]

I think using hardener in the Rustoleum is the key to using it successfully. Are you going to try to custom mix a Rustoleum color or are you going to use 'real' automotive pain? We're all waiting with baited breath. LOL Keep up the good work.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha ill probably buy the real stuff. Who knows

[@douglasnicholls1366]

@@DDSpeedShop Are the Nason paints cheaper than Rustoleum? I'd try them but I can't figure out the website's color chart query system so can't get to any colors.

[@WillyMcCoy50]

My neighbor collects Datsun pickups. He had his buddy prep and paint the car for a RustOleum red recolor. It turned out great and this is 8 years later. The painter may have added another pigment to tone down the red. Clear coated it too.

[@kennethnewman1055]

I would only want to know if there would be a shrinkage issue in the long run. I know people who have done Rust-Oleum paint jobs and the seem nice if done correctly. Keep up the good work Dan.

[@roballan8118]

Never painted a car with tremclad, but tractor bits, assorted other junk around here oh yeah. sits outside all year, snow in the winter, Okanagan sunshine in the summer. Holds up fine, goes over whatever is on there to begin with, just wipe down with acetone to get the oils and grease off first. Only problem is the gloss doesn't hold up, 4-5 years looks pretty flat. Maybe try a gloss clear over it?

[@mikesbackyardgarage5578]

The biggest problem with that paint it has no UV protection !! So you fill the room with overspray an it all settles on your new door panels !!!! I can hardly watch !!!!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah im hard on equipment

[@ronmolihan5503]

Had a 57 back in the70s had to sell it due to family coming, wish I still had it.

[@Gkitchens1]

I've painted a few cars with rustolium and they all held up for years. I know the last one I did was still perfect 8 years later when I sold it

[@loganboyer8816]

I own an auto restoration business and I've painted quite a few cars with rustoleum mixed 1:1 with acetone and it dries to a wet sandable finish in 24 hours.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thabks buddy

[@scrivens100]

Tonights episode on Canadian myth busters.....lol great job

[@dougstaner1220]

Hey Dan! Am I alone in enjoying you do really tough repairs. Great work on the Nomad by the way. Cheers

[@dwaynejohnson6277]

Fitzee swears by Tremclad, mixed 1/2 1/2 with Lacquer Thinner. I've done this before. It does loose it's shine after 6-12 months. If you wanted Satin finish, it'd be fine. As soon as the weather turns nice, I'm painting a car Satin Black with tremclad. It's gonna be fine for years.

[@AverageJoesGarage]

Did my Nova hood with black rust oleum last summer turned out nice and even wet sands and buffs out used tractor paint hardener from tractor supply.

[@geraldparker7008]

They are right the harder might help it probably won't feather good and even declaring too much can make it wrinkle up and . don't believe it but if it bite butt you were worried normal automotive paint forget it the car will need to be stripped.

[@MrHevyshevy]

It’s fine. Everything is fine. Don’t be uptight. Try it all. Do it twice if you like it.

[@shartne]

I think it will just help having more coats on it to help smooth it all out. It looks like it works to me. I have painted a lawn mower and truck before I used hardener everything was perfect. Paint is still on the old truck for years now.