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Old 04-15-2010, 10:24 AM
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Default RE: fuel proofing paint

I've heard that Krylon paints have been reformulated so they don't stand up to gasoiline as well as in the past. I'm not sure if they were ever up to nitro. Our local auto body supply houses carry a two part clear in a rattle can-once mixed it must be used within 24 hours. Costs about $18. They also sell a wide array of 2 part clears. A quart of clear and a 1/4 qt. hardener go for about $40. Problem is, they say I shouldn't spray it over latex paint. Trial and error, very time consuming and expensive. I've tried Nelson's clear, and while it looks pretty good and is easy to clean up, it's expensive, it's a pain to brush on and I can't get a good spray out of it. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the very low humidity here in Utah. I haven't tried KlassKote yet, but that may be my next stop.