I did a search, what type of clearcoat for interior?

[90CherryTSI]

or are you all just using a generic clearcoat? sell at auto parts stores or someplace that sells car paint specific? Thanks

 

[VOTBLINDUB]

gel coat works nice and its REALLY shiny

 

[devlish]

i'm assuming for painting plastic parts such as knobs, radio bezel, etc?? i use automotive clear coat. (basecoat/clearcoat process) and that definetely works the best. but if you don't have access to a spray gun or those types of materials... i've found that the ClearCoat from Rustoleum works pretty good. that is what i used to use before i got into actual painting. just make sure you apply in even coats.

clearcoat is a little different to spray than the basecoat (color) it needs to be put on heavy enough so it doesn't look sparse & dull, but not so heavy that you get runs in it. however, with the basecoat, if it's applied with many light coats, you get the best results... that is NOT true with Clear.

 

[90CherryTSI]

does it come in cans and if so just at like autozone also? i swear i looked and didnt see it. i'd have to go that route....i know the paint/primer is there. since our interiors are all "bumpy" and not just flat surfaces are you guys sanding them down so they're smooth or keeping that stock effect?

 

[chriw21_2000]

Depends on the actual base. If it is enamel use a enamel clear. If its a poly base then use a poly clear. Most enamels dont require a clear coat. For example acrylic enamel paint is often refered to as single stage. This is because you spray it and your done. A base clear most of the time is a polyurethane. It has a base coat and then a top clear coat. Base clear can be blocked sanded and buffed to remove any imperfections. Acrylic will shift colors in metallic colors. What paint did you use? That would be the question to ask.

Laterz

 

[dave99gst]

mine does with rim paint and the clear that goes with it

 

[90CherryTSI]

the main recommendation I used Kyron Fusion from Autozone, I could also use the stuff from Pepboys. Trying to figure if not sanding the surface will make the new job look like crap. Since my rear pieces are so faded I'll prob sand it all anyway. Dunno what the Fusion is tho, but that's the paint.