Which clear coat to use over metallic paint?

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Building an exterior tool box for truck. I want to paint a logo including metallic paints detail. I am using a marine varnish to protect the box. But when I brushed the varnish over the metallic paint the paint smeared off. What paint should I use to prevent this from happening again?

Ann|The Apple Street Cottage · Answer

I would try a product called Everbrite Clear Protective Coating. It's a spray so it shouldn't smear anything.

Redcatcec · Answer

A spray on protectant would eliminate the smearing, here's a bunch of them from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=spray+clear+varnish+for+metal&crid=7AX73W8S5ARV&sprefix=spray+clear+varnish+for+metal%2Caps%2C86&ref=nb_sb_noss

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William · Answer

Use a clear spray paint in several light coats light coats. Rustoleum or Krylon.

Maura White · Answer

I'd recommend a weather resistant clear coat like this one: https://amzn.to/3FJ27Ak. You may need to shop at a local Lowe's or Home Depot so you don't need to pay that ridiculouls high price on Amazon for 6 cans.

Dee · Answer

What about trying a clear matt lacquer spray. Then put the marine varnish on top.

Kmdreamer · Answer

<p>Varnish</p>

Michelle Leslie · Answer

Hi Michael, your best bet would be to use a clear spray-on protective coating. Rust-Oleum and Krylon are both good choices in gloss and satin.

Kmdreamer · Answer

Go to Michaels And get spray lacquer to put over the desighn that won’t mess it up

Becky at Flipping the Flip · Answer

Make sure you do a test first as I find sealers and spray sealers negate the metallic aspect.

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