Clearing raw metal?

[Juicyk]

Is it ok to clear raw metal with either clear coat or clear powder coat. I've got my frame take etc sand blasted and im looking to keep that soft raw metal look but without it rusting. Anyone ever do this and might i run into any issues?

 

[jamesgs4]

powdercoat is easier, but it will be glossy. still looks cool though. Clear will work, but it has to be perfectly clean and dry for it to work. any fingerprint will become a rust spot down the road.

 

[HooliganCycles]

Im no painter but i used to be a powder coater, powder would be very easy, and it will only be glossy if u choose gloss clear, it also comes in matte and semi gloss

 

[Pov76]

Google Ron Young patina. Ive used his rattle can clear for bare metal on a ton of projects. My chopper is 4 years old and not a single flake or bubble.

 

[Juicyk]

Im a little worried that if i get matte powder coat it will just look gray. is that an issue?

 

[HooliganCycles]

No, it will basically just look like raw metal, its sprays on white and once it bakes you wont see it anymore, but if u go to a powder coat shop they can usually show you samples of metal they have shot with all their products

 

[Juicyk]

Awesome thanks! Ill have to make build thread when its all together an im home from school this summer!

 

[hooktool]

Clear topcoat is not made for bare metal. The Ron Young clears suggested should work they are used over all sorts of bare metals. The website is:www.sculptnouveau.com

I use several of their patinas for my artwork.

John

 

[HooliganCycles]

Paint clear top coats arent made for bare metal, powder is though

 

[ember]

Gibbs lube will keep the metal from rusting and water proof it. http://www.gibbstuff.com/order
You can also get POR15 in clear. Regular clear coat will eventually allow the metal to oxidize since the clear is porous.

 

[Pov76]

The Ron young stuff has worked for me , not a single problem over bare metal. He offers both a satin and flat. I have used both with lasting results. My new build will be all metal stained or patina finished and I will use his clear again

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