This is what happens when you add gloss clear over a satin paint job!

[@jeromemorin1873]

if you only apply clear you have to sand the panel a bit before applying it or it will chip

[@JamesDguy]

Correct i did fail to mention that. I forget to mention things sometimes ill pin it in the comments.

[@ameerkhattab]

Jérôme Morin what grit do u sand it with

[@georgecardoso44]

@@JamesDguy can you make a video of that please

[@JamesDguy]

George Cardoso I do need to.

[@JamesDguy]

The Random Channel?!??! before adding clear 1000 or 1200 grit

[@Saturntabbytype2]

Sprinkling coloured glitter in to the 2k works really well

[@michaelwhitacre8499]

I used the clear effex on gloss black with chrome trim rings on my steelies, looks great in the sunlight

[@hunterbise]

I used the rustoleum camoflage in deep forest green. It looks awesome!

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

Whenever I paint some mirrors, wiper arms, some side moldings ect., I'll paint them flat black, then a light coat of clear, then I get that 'shiny mat plastic factory' look.

[@danisantos3255]

Would you recommend that on window trim? To match treated rubber and such?

[@hunterbise]

You have helped me so much in painting my car for the first time. I have a 98 civic dx hatchback. You make great videos; keep up the good work. Texas Honda Channel is awesome!

[@natalies.8800]

Ooh! let's see pics of your DX! I'm attempting my first job on an 86 hatchback base model (60 hp and 40mpg, baby! Haha. 4 gears, no trunk release (have to use a key), no frills...but delightful to drive! I look for excuses to go for random errands!) Would love to see what you've done with yours.

[@Stormmaniac]

I have a can of crystal clear enamel around but thought I may have grabbed the wrong stuff so I never used it.. I'm glad I seen this video or I would have never known that this is a usable solution

[@paulocuento9949]

thank you for this... i have a spare flat black paint.. which im planning to use on repainting my guitar.... i dont like to make it flat black, but i need to be practical... i was thinking of spraying clear gloss over it but i was afraid it may ruin the guitar which wastes me money time and effort...your video answered my questions, and im happy to spend another $2 for clear

[@Justhere-k7r]

Sweet deal that looks great. Planning on doing my entire integra in a three tone, def using satin paint with a duel gloss clear like this, awsome, good vid

[@markchapmon8670]

I saw Rustoleum Chrome Silver indoor only paint a few days ago. So, of course I plan to buy a can and paint an aluminum wheel, then spray over that with 2X clear gloss to see if I like it. If it looks good, I'll do the other 3.

[@natalies.8800]

Thanks for being willing to paint with Rustoleum clear coat, as the fancier 2K clear intimidates me at the moment! (My painting technique is still coming out like turd so I'm trying to keep practicing with low-cost materials...realizing that better quality materials may give a better effect, but I'm not bold enough yet! Thank you again for the inspiration and confidence-building! :)

[@jamesward5721]

If anything, 2K clear is easier to use than any 1k clear. Shoot 2 coats, keep the first one light, then shoot a heavier coat - nothing to be intimidated by. It's just paint. :-) All that matters is the overlap - keep them tight, the job'll be a goodun.

[@JayJay-jx3zg]

@@jamesward5721 Do you have to wet sand and polish the final clear coat?

[@jamesward5721]

@@JayJay-jx3zg No - You can if you want a real show shine, but for a factory look you can just leave it as is.

[@JayJay-jx3zg]

@@jamesward5721 I might get adventurous and give it a go. Just need to pick out my color. Might do matte with a clear coat, so it's not showroom shine, but some shine.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

​@@jamesward5721How do I know when to put my second coat of clear on?

[@robertsweet4112]

I got some effects to make a solid color metallic...im looking forward to using it. Thanks for video

[@rudyramirez2850]

I cant watch your videos no more ... Lol everytime i see your i want to go and buy cans and spray the car im fully convinced everysingle time lol keep it up man lol

[@destructionbydesign8777]

On God

[@y007p3]

Your spray technique is pretty good! I would be frightened about putting runs in it with the can that close.

[@aldo9564]

An old school method of demonstrating clarity (leveling) of topcoat, is to hold a digital watch or dollar bill against cured finish. The reflection of the image/numbers indicates the ‘clarity’ of the topcoat. Hard to hold the dollar at right angle to capture on video, but, trial & error (like everything else).

[@yeungfelix7981]

I love your spray paint job, keep going, you are the best

[@stevepreston2528]

Liked the video. I’ve just done a jukebox in flat black spray. Multiple coats. I didn’t realize that smooth plywood is hard to cover. Grainy patches all over, which I knocked down with a sanding pad before a few more coats of flat. Looks pretty solid now. My plan is to add flake and speckles to it, and I didn’t know whether I should put some gloss black on it first. Final coats are going to be Rustoleum crystal clear. I know it’s not going to look like a deeply polished piano when I’m done, but it still should be shiny enough if I forgo the gloss black.

[@WhiteoutMonster]

Rust-Oleum makes a really pretty silver glitter paint. I've been wanting to paint something with that and a solid clear coat over. Either do a black with just enough blue over it to be dark dark blue then mist it with the silver glitter or base layer of chrome then silver glitter.

[@chrismartin1036]

There's three types of clear coat in rattle cans, 1, 2 and 3. 1 being the clear, activator and hardener are all in one. 2 being there is a little button on the bottom of the can you have to press which releases the activator and you should use it fairly quickly and 3 is the three part clear, activator and hardener . There all pretty much the same and the 1 part is just fine for most diy projects. 3 part clears are for advanced projects like painting entire vehicles.

[@mikemarcell8330]

What's the difference between hardener and activator? If it's all inside the can in your #1 example, what keeps it from hardening inside the can?

[@Halsafe]

I'm looking at doing my whole car soon. Ive been doing different parts as a finish doing body work but that sparkle looks amazing. Nerd to do that

[@rmahi17]

Wow bro best content Sharing your own experience with two different brands! Finish is amazing and it opens a lot of variation in different types of paint. Thank You !

[@1Also]

Are you buying hoods at the wreckers, to test finishes and textures, and hanging them in the garage?

[@JamesDguy]

1 Nah these are just spares I get with cars I buy lol

[@unstablebobgable]

Looks really good boss

[@fresno93703]

Thanks for the great video!!! This help me to decide on painting my flat black wheels. Thankyou!!!👍

[@Emilthehun]

I used that clear effects once , and it looks really good in sunlight. I think it would be good for ghost flames and such under the clear. Can you do a "fix peeling clear coat" video?

[@natalies.8800]

Ooh, yes, would love to see a video on fixing peeling clear coat. Mine's flaking off the hood and flying up like little tiny clear sails whenever I'm driving down the highway. When I've tried sanding the oxidized stuff, the sander either only takes off part of the oxidized layer (which I don't want to paint over because it shows an edge) or takes off all paint down to the metal. Which is not the end of the world, but I'm wondering if there's a much better way to approach this with inexpensive materials and inexpensive tools while practicing the technique. Thanks Emil, for the suggestion too!

[@BoostedPastime]

Thank you for showing us a cheaper alternative to 2K, even though you cant beat 2K

[@SilentStriker73]

Actualy, search "isocyanates", a lot of 2K have them and are poisonous, even professional filters are not that good against them, it is the same with aircraft paints, we transitioned to enamel paints that are not as good as polyurethane ones but at least are not so poisonous.

[@-smp-scientificmethodpersp838]

So clear coating satin turns it into gloss. Nice

[@13milespergallon63]

Hey James! I love your work. Can you update us on the pink Honda CRV? Just curious how the paint held up. Thank you!

[@brandonharvey7939]

You should be shaking those cans frequently as you spray, especially those pearls.... all the solvents they pack in those things make that stuff separate pretty fast and you'll end up finishing spraying a different paint than wnat you started with

[@speedokoterefinishnetwork4937]

For a 1k clear this look amazing

[@JamesDguy]

Speedokote refinish network I agree man im impressed for it being 1k

[@mr.excitables6802]

Thank you for helping me out because I worried over my part 8 mask being ruined to start form scratch but thanks for the help

[@youcanthide004]

I was told that you can’t mix paints, meaning rust oleum is a lacquer so the clear you put over also has to be a lacquer can’t be a urethane. spray Max is a urethane.

[@DM-pl8mz]

Very informative. Thank U 👍

[@blakenorman4822]

Did you wash or sand anything before you put on the clear effex, you said that fender had been painted the matte and had been sitting a while, just a newbie wanting to know, thanks

[@BA5HER123]

That looks pretty sick with the rainbow look, you gonna wet sand and buff it so we can see what it looks like?

[@elihernandez330]

Would putting gloss clear on top of gloss or high gloss work. Or would it not bond if it dries I believe it could only work If it's still tacky like within 1 hour but I'm only assuming. And if it does would it even be a big difference.

[@cesareomendez6794]

That looks cool! Got me thinking the clear effects over the galaxy color shift spray paint and 2k clear would look just killer on my old skool bike frame!!

[@henrygibson1530]

That looks good but once you wet sand and buff out it will look great. 😎🤟

[@rodolfolostaunau8702]

Great video! Can you make a video buffing a single coat matte/satin finish to see what would happen

[@zaahierstanley955]

Very interesting channel for sure. Ever try to spray a carbon road bicycle with Rust-Oleum etc ?

[@AliceLee333]

Yay! It looks great! Thanks for the mention! I didn’t know that Dupli Color created a metallic effect in a spray paint that you could add to any color! That makes the finish look so much better! 💜

[@JamesDguy]

wait till i do a in the sun video :)

[@AliceLee333]

Moore Motorsports James Dguy..I’m looking forward to that video!!

[@AliceLee333]

Follow-up question..Does Dupli color have a gold metallic effect that you can add to any color?

[@JamesDguy]

@@AliceLee333 Not exactly sure on that. This effect works best over black or darker colors. over lighter colors its really hard to see.

[@AliceLee333]

Moore Motorsports James Dguy ..hmm okay so the metallic effect probably would not work over say on Rustoleum’s Satin Magenta. Thanks for the info.

[@aldrinclementina4297]

Thanks for the video man. I just painted my road bike mouse grey matte. It came out as a prime color.. lol. ( I don't like it that much. I will use black components to make that contrast. I was wondering if I could apply gloss clear on it to make it pop out a little bit more. But now I have the answer.

[@arashodja3776]

Great job! Is there easiest or another way to make my matt helmet to glossy?

[@matster4160]

Looks good man!! What about clear coat over a primer as they grey primer is a nice shade of grey

[@JamesDguy]

Haven't tried than hmm....

[@bigcitydjcity]

Hi I just painted my truck with the rest oleum turbo black gloss. Had some runs and some mess up places so I wet sanded the whole truck with 800 grit. Now my question is should I just put the 2K clear on it with it sanded or sprayed again with the rest oleum turbo black and add the clear 2K clear right after...?

[@JamesDguy]

bigcitydjcity if it all looks nice and flat and no color from under is showing you should be fine to 2K clear it. Adding another coat wouldn’t hurt but then you gotta wet sand it again with 1000 before clearing

[@rodolfolostaunau8702]

Hey I painted my 97 CR-V in a satin color and followed your steps! I didn’t add a clear coat and was wondering if I can wet sand and buff the satin paint to get a similar result as gloss paint?

[@izroda84]

I was wondering the same

[@StoneyBrownTV]

Great video man! I wondered how that would turn out myself. That just opened up the door for some more colors!

[@youknoweverything7643]

Actually when I rebuilt my 19 72 Dodge charger I had to use all black panels like what you got but they were new so it's like a primer / codeine put on it it slick smooth like matte black paint so I literally took some 2K clear which is the stuff that has a little button on it and you press it and you shake it it came out like glass smooth and shiny and beautiful without even have the wet sand and buff the clear coat no orange peel nothing in it look like a professional paint job from a body shop then when I wet sanded it and polished it up to 10,000 grit sandpaper it literally looked like a mirror when done and everybody loves it and then when I tell him it's just the black primer coating stuff that they put on the panels when you buy new panels that's all that is their mouths at the floor I even got a buddy who is a body shop painter and he can buy the same type of primer coating they use on the new panels by the gallons and he's sprayed his whole car in that color because that primer is a beautiful satin black actually so you want to sat n black car and it looked beautiful on his 1972 amx javelin the only reason you use it is because he could buy by the gallon for 10 bucks compared to 100 to $200 a gallon for good set and black the name brand stuff that they use regularly on cars

[@greggriffin3242]

Fender looks awesome!!!Can u skip the 2 Nd stage and just clear over the satin

[@CastleIslandMarine]

Yeah. Spraymax 2k clear. We hear you

[@masonvogler7083]

How well do you think this would work on satin black rims

[@drewbenefield2001]

Looks amazing!! 🤘🤔

[@rainlove1282]

After watching a bunch of your videos, I think I’m gonna attempt a rust oleum cobalt blue paint job, 2k clear is def out of the question atm would crystal clear enamel make a good top coat I’m not looking for amazing I just want my car to look good and also thanks again 🙏🏼

[@Squishmallows24]

I painted the top cover of a cd player. I used satin black but now I’m not sure if I should use a matte or just clear top coat or just leave as is. The satin black alone already looks shiny which I’m not a fan of tbh but no way I wanna go through the whole process again of sanding, priming and repainting with a matte black

[@Anthomra]

Hi can you make a step by step on painting car hood like (wash > sand > primer ) pls. Really scared on spray painting my cute civic

[@danbasta3677]

Was the paint sanded down throughly, then tack ragged first before it was clear coated?

[@AWDKONG]

I like that clear but diamond clear coat is the best and it’s not that expensive either way cheaper then 2k clear in the can they sell the diamond clear in the can as well. I used the 2k clear and i say the diamond clear is just way better for a better pricey that. $14 dollors over $20 for better results as well. I think you should try it out bro. Saving you money also.

[@JamesDguy]

Island RACING Yea it’s like $6 cheaper than spray max for diamond clear. With the 2K clear it has a 2 part system so it makes it strong and super glossy

[@JamesDguy]

Island RACING but I’ll look into it

[@AWDKONG]

Moore Motorsports James Dguy yeah look into it. The diamond is pretty good Frfr bro try it

[@dalvirrana6564]

Hi. I have spray painted rear passenger door panel with black car spray paint. It's like matt and not glossy at all and does not match rest of car. Question... if I spray coat lacquer / clear coat will this make the paint high glossy and shiny ??

[@joshuabrown4181]

How do you get the rust oleum not to winkle been having it winkle on me

[@michaelmclaren1333]

I have to paint my tailgate to match my truck. I like the dupli-color without rainbow effects or what I call it. Glitter.

[@LusterBrand]

How many cans of the Spraymaxx 2k do you need for a whole car?

[@rdbibee]

Appreciate the video. I’ve always been hesitant about mixing the two different brands. I just painted a truck Rust-Oleum satin red. I’d like to add a satin clear but can’t find rustoleum locally in gallons. I can find duplicolor but afraid to mix.... any suggestions?

[@prasannapradeep2438]

For me it's looks great

[@garethcartwright7239]

Where can I get some of this in the uk can't find any.

[@trayy_shiesty]

i bought a rear bumper lip, in a matte black (didn’t mean too)… wanted gloss, really don’t want to take it back and wait for a new one… what can i do to gloss it up?

[@Multi-Skill-Bill]

I am curious if you clear over a gloss black/satin black two tone if it will look good. any input?

[@Tactical_Response_Team]

Can someone wet sand it then buff it after? Or you recommend that for a 2k clear? I just primerer my hood black Matt tomorrow im going to do my Matt blade and primer spray tomorrow then clear coat

[@panamericanventure8589]

Hello i used an aerosol clear coat spray , but after 2 coats and after taking off the tape , it appeared that the coat was too thick with hard edges like really a thick clear coat layer that is way thicker than the rest of the car , what should i do ?

[@Toppervision1]

Good to know. I've kinda wondered myself if that would work and I see that it does. Now, what about a clear on a wrinkle paint? hehe

[@Torrious]

I’ve done that, just a glossy wrinkle paint job

[@tolinanelda2448]

Hi Moore Motorsport Garage! Dupi colour has a 1k pearl clear coat. Can I add it on top and then Max 2k clear coat? Cheers!

[@shtboxrebuilds1326]

Might be a long shot but could you get with me I have 2 Hudson hornets and on one I’m needing a good paint job on so I can take it out for my 20th birthday and no one is better at the spray can lol I did my own truck but it didn’t come out as good as I’d hoped I don’t have a lot but willing to pay good

[@przemysawkalamaja3536]

But if I want to have a flat black matte like black matte vinyl, should I use clear after? It looks like a gloss black now.

[@bighomiekountry3275]

So I guess the trick is to apply the Rustoleum Clear while the color is still wet ? Just asking because I've watched your vids before and you were very against using the Rustoleum clear because you said it would wrinkle and Crack. I'm guessing you figured out how to make it work so I'm just wondering what I need to do differently that's all. Thanks in advance for your time.

[@knix5394]

Will this work on satin black wheels?

[@-smp-scientificmethodpersp838]

@3:21 he's obviously talking, but there's no sound Also, @7:06 2x doesn't necessarily dry faster, 2k does. 2x doesn't mean 2 part, 2k does. 2k is the fast hardening one. 2x means twice the coverage in one can.

[@eibura5978]

I wonder what the clear fx would look like over rustoleum cranberry red

[@Crumbcatcher-mi9pf]

Looks awesome bud

[@brandoncollins5088]

I NEED HELP: so I'm painting my golf cart and I've sanded it down to bare metal (1994 ezgo project cart) my wife like the rustoleum 2x seaside gloss...what primer do I need and do I need to put a gloss over it or just leave it?? Thank you in advanced bro

[@cbuffalo5727]

What grit do you wet sand with after a job like this?

[@awisby942]

Does this glitter lay flat under clear? My few attempts I’ve done with a glitter came out textured, wet sanding helped a little but took some of the color off the glitter.

[@JamesDguy]

Amanda Webb that’s why I did the gloss clear on top of the glitter so that it would be wet sanded without taking the rainbow effect away

[@johnchew9893]

You need to bury the flakes with clear same as doing it with a spray gun I'm a painter my trade I did a bike not long ago silver with blue flakes And cleared over sanded that then cleared again n buffed it out only say to get a mirror finish with flake but not nessasrly needed

[@GJ67]

The flakes are just tinted metallic particles. Because they’re actually pretty large flakes, you’ve got to bury them under the clear for them to be effective. Use 2K clear coat. It’s denser and flows out better. Put the flake on medium wet, which means don’t drown it but make it even in consistency. It’ll lay down better when you do clear it out. If you want a dead flat custom appearance, then put the clear on 2 full coats. Let it dry for 2 days, wet sand it down with P1500 grit sandpaper ( and don’t sand through it ) , then apply another coat to 2. It’s called flow coating. It’s better done though in an Auto smash shop with a spraybooth .

[@PhotoAlbert]

I've watched a number of videos about spraying your car with rattle cans but they always talk about the problems with orange peel. Is that always the case with rattle cans, or can it be done without the orange peel?

[@thefreedomguyuk]

It can be done without. But it's difficult, due to the poor spray nozzles and low air pressure. Orange peel is mainly due to the paint not being properly atomized. Normally you remedy this by adding more thinner. But OP isn't a big issue, just annoying. You probably want to do color sanding anyway.

[@charli3brown316]

If you get orange peal on satin can you sand it out? Thanks

[@minonaru3918]

what is the best temperature to put this type of gloss paint?

[@Bxtskul1l]

Any recollection what the base paint was? Was it rustoleum?

[@MoneyMaking861]

Can I apply gloss clear over matt clear If I sand it abit?

[@TraumaChaplain]

Maybe you've covered this already but how do you keep a can spray tip from clogging if you don't use the whole can?

[@JamesDguy]

Rey Recommends after im done I’ll turn it upside down spray for a few seconds and then wipe it clean and store it

[@deathridesahorse7230]

Turn it upside down and spray for about 5 seconds

[@marvinonstage]

Question no one has answered. I know SprayMax is the gold standard for 2k clear coat but I have 2 problems with it 1. It cost about $25.00 a can and it's pretty hazardous fume wise. So VHT makes a crystal brake caplier that has a high strength, high chip and chemical resistance. I've also seen a clear wheel rim spray paint that basically says the same thing. The caliper paint is rated at 900 degrees resistance and the wheel paint is 250 degree temp resistance. But other than that they are basically saying the same thing. So have you ever used a clear brake caplier spray paint or clear rim spray paint as a car body clear coat? Do you think it will be a good alternative to 2k? I'm repainting a $3000.00 car so money is an issue.

[@stage4fab430]

If I were you I'd hang a piece of scrap and try what you want out on that first, how you plan to paint the car. That way you're only out a few bucks rather than buying the whole set to paint the car.

[@marvinonstage]

@@stage4fab430 I've done that and they all look good. I was thinking in terms of long term durability and fading and chipping. Thats why I was curious about the brake caliber paint.

[@happymann3511]

Can i use clear code 2k after gloss black colour on wheels ??

[@andresmendoza7226]

The video I was looking for... 🙏🏼

[@nfl2254fan69]

Thanks for the video 👍

[@hofferjh]

I got a question um I'm painting my vow cover but my vow covers made out of plastic so I was wondering the 2X will be all right says I put that other paint it start with V it's supposed to be for heat treat it in its flaking off so I wondering if 2X is not going to flake off and it's not gonna be too hot for it

[@GilBatesLovesyou]

I have regular Rustoleum 2x on my valve cover and it's doing fine. It's an aluminum cover, so I think it gets hotter than plastic.

[@JamesDguy]

GilBatesLovesyou same here so they should be fine

[@Domm_Diggity]

Have you ever used high heat engine clear rustoleum?

[@dantejaiudijr2792]

Great job. Will both the clear coats come out as good with other colors?

[@velocityturbosuzuki]

James is there a a way I could email you I have some questions about the paint on my ford f250? Thanks

[@jeffreybugella7575]

What grade sandpaper are you using to wet sand? I'm using 400, but it seems a little too agressive. I went to using super fine steel wool dry, which seemed better. Wetting it increases agressiveness.

[@JowdeeJoe]

600 for your primer 1500-2000 for clear

[@ajuber876]

How much Years will the enamel clear last in the Texas heat before it starts fading

[@OffendedByThought]

How many cans of 2k clear should I buy for a land yacht sedan?

[@danielbryant5372]

Damn. You took my exact plan I've been working on my cougar to do! Small world! 👍

[@teeoshbe]

I did this to my 1969 cougar anodized the bumper tail lights valve covers and smoke the tail light lenses and that was 15 years ago

[@Mexicanracing]

Can I do like a black cherry like that 🤔

[@JamesDguy]

chevychris714 I’m not sure

[@luvnardo5157]

Would the flake go away after wet sanding ?

[@pavy415]

Don't use anything else but 2k clear on that paint in about 2 weeks the paint will develop like a flaky peel effect. If you use just regular clear.