Krylon Smoke Gray for Steelies

[reddog90]

I'm looking at Krylon COLORmaxx and Fusion All-In-One spray paints. They both come in smoke gray, both are alkyd enamel based paint, and both claim to not need a clear coat for durability. They have slightly different drying times but the same 2 hour or 48 hour recoat time. The All-In-One claims superior durability and maximum rust protection. Which one did you use, and did you add an enamel clear over it? Thanks.

COLORmaxx Spray Paint | Krylon® Spray Paint

Krylon® COLORmaxx provides colors in a variety of sheens. With rust protection and a smooth application, use this product for your next project.

www.krylon.com

Fusion All-In-One® | Krylon® Spray Paint

This product provides maximum rust protection for all outdoor projects and offers a broad color palette with multiple finishes and sheens for indoors and out.

www.krylon.com

 

[imyahucklbrry]

Smoke gray seems to be the go-to color in any brand... I used Rustoleum dark machine gray and like it; supposed to be a bit more durable.....

 

[reddog90]

Smoke gray seems to be the go-to color in any brand... I used Rustoleum dark machine gray and like it; supposed to be a bit more durable.....

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Did you topcoat with a clear?

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Smoke gray seems to be the go-to color in any brand... I used Rustoleum dark machine gray and like it; supposed to be a bit more durable.....

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You need to drive that rig more!!!!! Brand new tires and clean rims!!

 

[wngrog]

I used Smoke Gray on my Pig . I like the look. This has been on about 2 years. No clear topcoat but I think I like the look of that Industrial above a bit better.

 

[reddog90]

I used Smoke Gray on my Pig . I like the look. This has been on about 2 years. No clear topcoat but I think I like the look of that Industrial above a bit better.

Do you remember the brand and line of paint?

 

[wngrog]

Rustoleum Smoke Gray

 

[imyahucklbrry]

Did you topcoat with a clear?

Nope.... and glad I didn’t - easy touch up when needed

You need to drive that rig more!!!!! Brand new tires and clean rims!!

Dang right you are...... haven’t even gotten mud on the tires yet!

 

[imyahucklbrry]

I used Smoke Gray on my Pig . I like the look. This has been on about 2 years. No clear topcoat but I think I like the look of that Industrial above a bit better.

Great lookin tires there!

 

[wngrog]

Great lookin tires there!

Maxxis Razr.

My thoughts so far

Maxxis Razr -33x10.50-15

My buddy hooked me up with a set of these tires to do a little head to head testing with the current MT tires I’m running. I’ve got Yokohama 235/85-16 MT/2003 KM3, both 33x10.50-15 and 7.50-16 These tires replace a

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[imyahucklbrry]

Maxxis Razr.

My thoughts so far

Maxxis Razr -33x10.50-15

My buddy hooked me up with a set of these tires to do a little head to head testing with the current MT tires I’m running. I’ve got Yokohama 235/85-16 MT/2003 KM3, both 33x10.50-15 and 7.50-16 These tires replace a

forum.ih8mud.com

Mighty interesting revelation about the actual size of the BFGs..... I really like the KM2s - glad I got a set before they were all gone!

 

[wngrog]

Mighty interesting revelation about the actual size of the BFGs..... I really like the KM2s - glad I got a set before they were all gone!

255/85-16 KM2 are still available and they are 32.5” x 9

Real good size

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Dang right you are...... haven’t even gotten mud on the tires yet!

What is this mud you speak of?


It's actually a dirty mess right now, I was planning on washing it today after some road testing on a local forest service road last weekend!

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Scouting for firewood is the real reason for cruising FS roads!

 

[reddog90]

So I guess the consensus is enamel gray in whatever flavor you want is what people look for. Doesn't matter the brand of paint or particular line within that brand. And nobody clear coats them.

@imyahucklbrry what extra work would I need to do for touchups if I clear coated over enamel? I'm painting a bumper with a stainless enamel rattle can and trying to decide if I should clear coat it or not.

 

[wngrog]

Gloss rattle can paint essentially has a clear coat in it. To me it’s an unnecessary step

@JackA is the king of the rattle

 

[wngrog]

@JackA what are your thoughts on clear coating over gloss rattlecan?

Needed?

 

[JackA]

I don't think it's really needed. The clear seems a little less durable than the enamel. Plus, the beauty of just paint is easy anytime touch ups.

 

[reddog90]

I don't think it's really needed. The clear seems a little less durable than the enamel. Plus, the beauty of just paint is easy anytime touch ups.

So nobody experiences fading of gray enamel rattle can exposed to the elements?

We have a thread going about a rattle can pewter match. The closest seems to be Dupli Color SS100, and the consensus was it needed to be clear coated if used on something like a bumper that's exposed to the elements. But I don't want to clear coat it if that will make touchups a pita later.

 

[wngrog]

So nobody experiences fading of gray enamel rattle can exposed to the elements?

We have a thread going about a rattle can pewter match. The closest seems to be Dupli Color SS100, and the consensus was it needed to be clear coated if used on something like a bumper that's exposed to the elements. But I don't want to clear coat it if that will make touchups a pita later.

@Cruiser Corps is selling canned Pewter again. It’s great paint.