Metal Finishing with Clear Aerosol

For metal finishing, there are a number of clear aerosols to choose from.

[TheNuggetshooter]

Excellent video Gorge -- great useful information. Thanks for posting.

[cornwasher]

Thank you George for another quality, on topic presentation for metal workers. Best Regards

[niklar]

Smile!
When I made my copper jewellery at 13, some 60 years ago, I used clear nail varnish, and nail polish cleaner. It worked, but probably not as well as modern industrial finishes, no doubt.
Your video will at least give me an idea of what to look for in Europe, which may be different from the USA.

[aliposhtpazan]

many thanks for introducing these products and God bless you for sharing with us your experience

[peterford]

Thanks George, , it's true that automotive paint is extremely more durable that store enamel. Like u said, , good thing about aerosols is, , you never open them, so they never get exposed to air. It's opening cans of paint that they get messed up. But mostly latex. Oil seems to hang in better. Thanks for the tips. Take care George, ,

[bobhighwaystar]

George you got great voice!!! Thanks for the video

[tluva]

Very nice pieces! Do you use any type of adhesion promoter prior to clear coating??
I've stripped an old tanker desk & concerned clear coat won't hold up on the bare steel

[Ruckus]

I subscribed because your voice is great.

[Vatsek]

George, I have two things to talk about. If you drop something sharp on your clear enamel protected art, is it going to chip? Will it scratch? You should consider using technique borrowed from oil paintings. They are protected with a damar varnish, which is some form of tree sap. It can last for hundreds of years on paintings. Not sure how well it would stick to oxidized copper or steel. You can try it, maybe it would work fine. And you would like people to look at your pieces well into the future, right?

[billyjones]

Will the vhs clear stick to Raw metel after being hit with the soft wheel. I have some metal spacers I had to build on my truck after hitting with the soft wheel they look kind of cool, I'd like to clear them like this. Also I have some of those Fox 2.0 off-road shocks on my truck, they may be aluminum. I was going to polish them with mothers if aluminum .. or just clear them with vhs if steel... wondering about adhesion promoters to.

[nezamshalchi]

hi George,
thank you for your helpful video .
I have a bronze handrail that has to be install outside and im in Boston area ! very cold and hot and humid and I dont want to go every year and re do it so please you let me know what should I exactly use to don't see any discoloration please .

thank you in advance .

[rrzart]

Hi,
I want to build a porch railing using rebar #4 what is the best primer and paint to keep the rebar from rusting down the line? Thank you

[tpryor]

I want to seal a large rusted cast iron container that will hold water for a fountain. Any recommendations? I don’t want gloss finish, prefer a Matt or dead finish.
Thanks

[Uzziel_lay_drums]

Thanks George, for a bronze which one you recommend ?

[freds]

Hi, I have a brass polished hydrant, how do I clear coat it?

[saylaveenadmearedead]

What do you use to clean and prep before painting?

[baljazz]

Hi,

So I am sanding 304 stainless steel to a mirror finish and than etching an emblem on it. I will than paint the etching black and rest will be mirrored finished. Can I spray clear coat over it to prevent rusting and keep mirror finish?

[krissymichele]

Hi George-
I’m currently looking for a durable high gloss finish to apply to an older metal school desk I’ve repurposed.
I’ve tried every single product mentioned on here except for the VLR & Mohawks. However, no matter what products I use, I always get the same results....splotchiness.
Meaning no matter how many light coats I do, I’m always able to see the tiny spray mark pattern where I’ve applied the topcoat. Please tell me what I’m doing wrong. I’d be willing to try the other two products.
But I believe my issues are due to user error. So I have a feeling those will come out the same. Thanks so much in advance; I look forward to your response.

[charleigh]

Thanks George, consider reworking the page that says "ehaust fan"

[donnasmith]

Thank you, George! What can I use on my copper jewelry?