Couple of comments about these type of paints ( I rep two different brands but they are the same type).
Use a foam brush. They don't leave hairs and no lines and leave a smooth finish.
Don't open the can. Punch holes in the top of the can (very top, not in channels). Pour what you need. clean top and then cover with duct tape. Keeps the air out and it won't harden on you.
If you use a hard plastic dish, you can reuse them after a few days. When finished, I leave the brush in the dish and because this paint won't stick to hard plastic, after it dries, all the paint lifts right out.
Clean and degrease completely. While this stuff does stick well to rust, if you haven't degreased it will peel off quickly. Same with dirt...won't stick to it.
As for sunlight, all manufacturers recommend their cover coat over these rust encapsulators for exposed areas. If you're just talking underhood/cowl, it will take years and years before you see a change because it doesn't get that much UV.
Last edited by JDHolmes; 05/13/2008 2:22 PM.
