I thought painting would be the easy part. Add more thinner if the paint is still too thick. level 1. This water-based formula provides excellent scratch and stain resistance. But, you can lose gloss, if you use a lot of reducer, and or, pile on the coats. 1. The fact that it's not dry after 2-3 days suggests very strongly that you applied too much at once. Paint is the final addition to all your hard work. Give new life to your paint and get ready for the colder months. Rust-Oleum rust reformer. The coverage is terrible. Reactions: PlayD0h. The white base coat was too thick and as the poured paint tried to flow over the top, it ended up pushing rather than flowing, creating the thickening globs as it dried. Water in oil paint cause separation. Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by nat5nat11, Dec 27, 2019. I learned my lesson. Paint is Too Thin So, you have a nice consistency on all paint except one which just might be a little thin. 2 years ago. Just about anything will work to thin industrial enamel. As stated, Xylene is a good reducer for industrial enamel, (Rustoleum). Great for wood, metal, wicker, Too thick. However, there is a catch. ... Ok. It’s easy to see the finish line, get excited and goop up the whole thing with paint that’s not perfect. Share. However, if you want to paint something large such as a vehicle, tractor, or other equipment, you are better off purchasing Rustoleum in a paint can and thinning it with mineral spirits before using your own spray gun. PlayD0h Petty Officer 1st Class. Thin one quart with 5 oz zylene and using an hvlp gun with 30# at the gun lay on thin coats ,24 hrs between and I use 320 by hand between coats, then 800, 1200, 2000 and mcGuires 105 on a random,orbital to finish. Industrial enamel is the cheapest paint you can buy, they use very low quality solvents. Report Save. Triple Thick Glaze is a protective coating that gives a glass-like finish. It easily runs when you apply too much and … The clear coat included in the Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformation kit is made to prevent yellowing, so do not skip this step. Post Reply. It was super thin and hard to paint on with the foam brushes I was using. Perfection. Joined Apr 23, 2009 Messages 326. When you use a primer, it eliminates the need for overpainting and helps you get the finish you want, using less overall paint. I just completed applying the fourth coat of Rust-Oleum 7792504 Protective Enamel Paint Stops Rust, 32-Ounce, Gloss White. Rust-Oleum 12 oz. I think I probably put it on way too thick as well so that might have something to do with it. It is an advanced self leveling formula that allows projects to be completed in one coat. Painting layers that are too thick, and then the paint not drying well? Should I add reducer? The primer is still visible. That's probably some interaction between the plastic you're painting and the rust-oleum paint, which isn't designed for plastic. Not all primers are compatible with all paints. Rust-Oleum’s Cabinet Transformation kit clear coat is an Acrylic/Urethane resin that will not yellow, if applied correctly. It provides a protective topcoat that applies thicker than other clear coatings. Rust-Oleum 302736 Triple Thick Polyurethane, Matte, 32 oz, Clear Rust-Oleum Triple Thick Polyurethane is thicker. Rustoleum comes in spray cans, which is fine for small to medium-size surfaces.. It may not ever turn out right and you may need different paint. Rustoleum actually gets weaker if its applied too thick, or too many coats, If its not bleeding thru, and the color looks like u want it, youre good to go . Do not apply a thick layer of clear coat or you will not have smooth painted cabinets. Water and oil don’t mix. Dec 6, 2018 Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Dec 27, 2019 at 5:46 PM #1 #1. Add turpentine or spirits to latex or acrylic paint and you’ll destroy it.