best clear coat?

[Dewey]

i wanna re-raw my bars andim wondering what the best clear coat would be

 

[Robert]

the stuff that is clear.

 

[evanlikescooter]

if you dont have access to a spray gun then spray paint clear coat

 

[Dewey]

Robert stine- why do feel a need to say that
Evan- I was wondering what the best brand/ type is

 

[D-Worden]

krylon clear coat. comes in a rattle can and is only 5 doll hairs. rustoleum is alittle more expensive but works just as well

 

[Mr.H]

Its all about the prep, make sure the metal is totally free of grease, oil and dust and most rattle tin clear coats will do a good job. Aim to apply 3-4 thin/light coats rather than a couple of heavy coats. Leave 3-5 mins between coats and overnight to dry completely.

 

[Broccoli1]

Dewey, I'll 2nd what Mr. H said.

there really isn't a clear coat out there that is designed to stand up to the abuse that bars see. Even a top dollar resin based coating is not going to last very long when a set of bars hit a concrete edge or steel coping.

Most folks just don't have the patience to apply rattle can clear coat properly.
If you follow the directions on the can diligently you'll end up with good results from just about any brand you grab off the shelf.

A good job will take you a couple of days due to drying times between coats and that cuts in to riding time unless you have a spare set of bars.

1st Coat:
the 3-4 mins is for the application during the 1st coat.

2nd Coat you really should wait 24 hrs, or more.
Lightly sand with 220 Grit sandpaper
Repeat the spraying of light coats 3-4 mins between application

3rd coat/Final
apply clear coat again
wait 24 hrs to completely cure.

 

[Robert Reichley]

i have rustoleum clear coat made for metal and that shit doesnt even work.. i put coat after coat after coat and a couple of days later theres surface rust. you might want to put some thicker fluid of clearcoat over it like from a craft store..

 

[Dewey]

ight thanks guys and brocolli im not ganna spend days painting by bars, but i will take the time to do multiple coats and such, ill just buy krylon or rustoleum like i figured