what clear coats to use if any???

oakeater1

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i have a 1981 privateer center console that i have almost fully restored it looks great but i am curious on what to about protecting what there i have painted 4 coats of rustoleum topside paint and looks good it is an oil based alkyd paint and have had a hard time finding a safe clear coat i want to be able to wax it and dont know if the paint is able to hold up to it any info would be great thanks
 

ezmobee

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Re: what clear coats to use if any???

I used Rustoleum clear from rattle cans on my last boat and it did NOT hold up well at all.
 

Bondo

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Re: what clear coats to use if any???

i have painted 4 coats of rustoleum topside paint

Ayuh,... You probably Don't need anymore,... Clear or otherwise...
Let it cure til mid-summer, Then wax it...
 
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