5speedz34 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 I want to clearcoat my license plate. One for looks and two to protect it. I need some advice though, since I haven't painted in a couple of years. The plan is to do a couple coats of basic rattle can clearcoat. What kind should I get? Something with a rust inhibitor? Also do I need to sand between coats? I just want it to look good. I don't want to get it done to find out I ruined a good plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 I don't know what paint you should get, but I know what paint you shouldn't. Do NOT use the Wal-mart ColorPlace cheap clear. It actually seems to go on the smoothest and looks really good, but it's not resistant to UV and will start chalking after a couple years. You do not need to sand between coats as long as you recoat within I think about 3hrs. In fact, the paint will be a little tacky and sanding would probably ruin the clear. Most rattle-can enamels must be recoated within 3hrs or after 1-week. Anything between that, and the paint will lift and crinkle (I speak from experience). If for any reason within 3hrs you don't think it looks good, the paint can be removed with lacquer thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 From what I hear, the Rustoleum line-up is a lot more resistant to stuff than most anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 like i told you tony just follow the instructions on the can. When i did mine i hate to wait about an hour between coats and i did three coats, with no sanding or anyhitng Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 SO pretty much follow the instructions and recoat after every 3 hrs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Yep. When I painted my spoiler I put on about 3 coats of clear from a can. I don't think I waited that long, but I waited until it was tacky. First coat don't spray too much, otherwise the additional coats are more likely to run. Hard to say if wetsanding will be nessesary on a licence plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 My license plate came from SGI with a gel coating on it...maybe look into that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted August 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 My license plate came from SGI with a gel coating on it...maybe look into that too I have no idea WTF you just said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToroToro Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 From what I hear, the Rustoleum line-up is a lot more resistant to stuff than most anything else. Yup. One coat of Rustoleom is tougher than 4 coats of automotive clear. It takes a long time to cure ( a day or two ), but I cant think of a better thing to use on a license plate. The Professional series is even better. I used it on the '94 rims, and even after being banged with sockets there are no chips at all. It also goes on easier/smoother than auto lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted August 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 From what I hear, the Rustoleum line-up is a lot more resistant to stuff than most anything else. Yup. One coat of Rustoleom is tougher than 4 coats of automotive clear. It takes a long time to cure ( a day or two ), but I cant think of a better thing to use on a license plate. The Professional series is even better. I used it on the '94 rims, and even after being banged with sockets there are no chips at all. It also goes on easier/smoother than auto lacquer. So Professional Series Rustoleom? I'll check it out at work tommorow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted August 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Bump. Rustoleum doesn't make a Professional Clear Coat. The guy at Home Depot that I asked gave me this shit look, and asked how I plan on getting the sticker to stick. Well, I guess I'll find out tommorow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToroToro Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Hmm, I would have thought they did. Just use the regular Rustoleom then. Whats the problem with the sticker? It'll stick to paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted August 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Hmm, I would have thought they did. Just use the regular Rustoleom then. Whats the problem with the sticker? It'll stick to paint. Yeah, I don't know the guy just had a shit grin on his face like he was fucking Sherman Williams himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z34_nut Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Yeah, I don't know the guy just had a shit grin on his face like he was fucking Sherman Williams himself. ahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Sticker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Sherwin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 The registration sticker! So did u do it yet tony? PICS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 The registration sticker! On your plate? Weird.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 where do u stick ur sticker? on the windshield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 The registration sticker! On your plate? Weird.. No, that windshield thing is weird. I thought everyone stuck them on the bottom-right corner of their plate. Hell, MI plates even have an indentation so you can't fuck it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 WTF?? I've never heard of putting a sticker on the windshield...someone post a pic for a dumb/mis led Canadian haha...pretty please.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Reg is on the left, inspection on the right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted August 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 The registration sticker! So did u do it yet tony? PICS Tommorow I'm going to start. I'm going to do like 3 coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 thanks for posting those pictures guys...I've never seen that before boggles my mind lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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