just short update on my painting of trailer parts

Just wanted to show how the VHT SP402 finish looks after applying a high gloss clearcoat ! WOW - talk about close to BRP color :yes::yes:
I applied 3-4 coats using Rust-oleum Universal High Gloss Durable Topcoat from a spray can! In case you don't know, this line from Rust-oleum comes in spray cans that actually spray with a pattern just like a spray gun would ! Easy to use at any angle and sets/dries quickly in between coats (5 minutes recommended).
Note this was put on parts with the common "dimpled" texture. I'm sure if I wanted to I could put on enough coats to make it look totally smooth, but why :dontknow::roflblack::roflblack:

Anyway, doing the cargo top maybe tomorrow. Incidently, these were sprayed clear after only 2 days of the VHT drying. I actually did a test "plastic bottle spray" last night with VHT, and this AM with the clear, and NO problems at all. :yes::yes: So waiting 7 days like the VHT can says.....:dontknow: your call :roflblack::roflblack:
Anyway, just thought some might like to see/know :ohyea::ohyea::popcorn:

Looking good...Now for the rest....:clap:

Couldn't wait another 5 days :gaah:..... just kidding …. you are one " wild an crazy guy " :roflblack: ….. :congrats: it looks Fabulous …. considering this is an off the shelf color , I think it is as close to perfect as possible …. at way less than what OEM paint would be …. and :agree: about the Rustoleum paint nozzle .. I wish all spray cans came with it ( hint hint Krylon )…. I found this paint years ago when I painted " Deanna777's Dash surround … one needs to be very careful with the amount sprayed with each coat …. I think you nailed it :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: ……. for those who want to paint an RSS which has this color in more of a flat finish, I did it to mine and then top-coated it with Matt clear ….. came out very nice …… Mike :ohyea:

Please keep these pictures coming. I'm thinking about my winter project list...

I agree with your comment about amount sprayed per layer. I did notice right away I was spraying way too close and risking runs etc..backed off and also made sure of complete strokes across surface and all was OK.

Very nice. :firstplace:

Nice! I'll give you $300 for it!

This inspires me to try painting our RT-622 trailer. Great job.

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Originally Posted by teninospyder

I agree with your comment about amount sprayed per layer. I did notice right away I was spraying way too close and risking runs etc..backed off and also made sure of complete strokes across surface and all was OK.

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Because of the chemical composition of this paint, the metallic stuff has to be suspended in a clear medium, this tends to make the paint " heavy ", ( ie. prone to sagging )….. I will repeat my compliment on your painting talents , you did a fabulous job ….. If anyone asks about using the same paint ( VHT SP 402 ) remember to tell them, if used on a plastic surface, the plastic needs to be Primed - because this paint will melt the plastic - it causes it to " alligator "...… Mike :ohyea:

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Originally Posted by UtahPete

Nice! I'll give you $300 for it!

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Uh........NO !