Denny Graham,

I guess I didn't notice the word "experiment" in your original post. My general thinking is never mix anything from the shelves of your ACE hardware store with anything from the shelves of your automotive paint store.

I will bet your "experiment" would work if you used the Mar-hyde and Rustoleum again, but this time reduced it with synthetic enamel reducer from your automotive paint store in lieu of the "paint thinner".

Stuart