RustSeal UV Stability

[JoeW]

How uv resistant is Rustseal? I have sandblasted and coated my truck frame with 3 coats of Rustseal but am looking for a very long lasting finished semi gloss look.

[KBS Coatings]

RustSeal is not intended for use as a final finish when used where the coated surface will be consistently exposed to sunlight. Repeated or prolonged exposure to direct UV light will cause cosmetic alteration to its color and sheen. RustSeal’s guaranteed rust protective properties, however, will not degrade.

If areas of your truck frame will be exposed to sunlight, simply top coat the RustSeal with BlackTop which comes in a OEM Satin finish.

There are three effective ways to topcoat RustSeal (with BlackTop, KBS MAXX, or other top coat paints) effectively so that the coatings bond and fuse together. Please choose the one that works for your project.

1) Apply your top coat once the second or final coat of RustSeal is dry-to-the-touch and does not leave a fingerprint (usually 3-8 hours depending on temperature and humidity).

2) Let the second or final coat of RustSeal fully cure (at least 24 hours), scuff the RustSeal with 320 grit, then apply your top coat.

3) Let the second or final coat of RustSeal fully cure (at least 24 hours), dust the RustSeal with Fusion Self-Etching Primer, let the Fusion cure for 30 minutes, then apply your top coat.

Please let us know if that helps and if you have any additional questions.

Thank you for choosing KBS Coatings.