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===Rustoleum=== | ===Rustoleum=== | ||
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| − | *Rustoleum can resist chalking and weathering almost as well as factory enamel paint if | + | *Rustoleum can resist chalking and weathering almost as well as factory enamel paint if properly cared for. Many people tend to judge Rustoleum by how it weathers on outdoor equipment and its other more usual applications. But no one buffs and waxes the wrought iron railings on their steps or outdoor oil tanks, so the paint tends to suffer. |
| − | *Until the early 1960's, many OEM's used alkyd enamels to paint their cars, which were quite similar to what Rustoleum | + | *Until the early 1960's, many OEM's used alkyd enamels to paint their cars, which were quite similar to what Rustoleum sells today. Some import manufacturers continued using alkyd enamels into at least the 1980's. For example a 1981 Isuzu pickup will have a buck tag underhood clearly stating "alkyd enamel" as the OEM paint. Dupont's website has [http://pc.dupont.com/dpc/en/US/html/common/about/dr-history.html a small history section] that makes mention of their alkyd enamel automotive paint, "Dulux". |
| − | * | + | *It's inexpensive and widely available. |
| − | *Rustoleum is a one part paint, does not require the | + | *Rustoleum is a one part paint, does not require the troublesome clear coat known to come off of vehicles requiring expensive stripping and repainting. Clear coat over time has a significant failure rate as seen on older cars. |
| − | *Unlike a base coat-clear coat type spray paint job where things must be done within certain time frames, a Rustoleum spray, roll and brush job can be started and stopped at the painter's convenience. | + | *Unlike a base coat-clear coat type spray paint job where things must be done within certain time frames, a Rustoleum spray, roll and/or brush job can be started and stopped at the painter's convenience. |
| − | *Though Rustoleum | + | *Though Rustoleum paints are based on alkyd enamels, a process that had been abandoned to new processes that included clear coats, this method remains a viable method for an inexpensive home project to put paint on a vehicle. Plus, using enamel is generally far less toxic than using a urethane based paint, particularly in an enclosed environment like a garage. |
| − | *Using Rustoleum allows | + | *Using Rustoleum allows at least three methods for application: |
| − | ** | + | **Roller. Rather labor intensive, but can have very acceptable results |
| − | ** | + | **Rattle can (spray can). Spray cans provide a means to apply paint by spray methods without requiring the otherwise expensive hardware that a shop might need. |
**Spray gun with compressor (figure $200), which is by far the best way to go | **Spray gun with compressor (figure $200), which is by far the best way to go | ||
*Rustoleum Automotive Paint products for an inexpensive method to apply an easy professional look with Rust-Oleum Auto Paints | *Rustoleum Automotive Paint products for an inexpensive method to apply an easy professional look with Rust-Oleum Auto Paints | ||
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