Originally Posted by
randyjawa
...the paint drys (not cures) slowly. And even a month of dry time is not completely adequate (I base that comment on experience)...I gave the paint on this old Torpado a couple of months to dry and, today, the paint is darn near bullet proof...
Turns out pretty good, does not cost an arm and a leg and is durable after given a year or so to dry hard. And easy to apply just about anywhere, even the kitchen, using a 1" brush and practice...
Yep... Never used Tremclad but I have hand painted 5 of my bicycles using Rust-Oleum gloss enamel and they have turned out great. I live in Central Texas and add about 20% mix of Penitrol Oil based additive to get better flow of the paint to the surface. After a few days of drying at room temperature I hang my frames in the attic to harden up. At least one month drying time is good. And yes the paint is thick, and protective, with a nice shine, no clear coat needed.
Rust-Olium Oil Based Gloss Enamel (Kubota Orange)