Paint sealant for cars- good idea?

I just bought a new car recently. I'm considering using a paint sealant. It seems paint sealant is the newest thing on the car wax market, but I don't have any experience with it. Is this something I can apply myself by hand, or do I need special equipment? Is paint sealant recommended?Paint sealant for cars- good idea?
it depends on what kind of paint sealant you use. i worked at two different companys that applied paint sealants to cars among other things. one company used final coat paint sealant a polymer based paint sealant which is just a whipe on whipe off. with polymer sealants it pretty much will help maintain the paint in its current condition won't make it shine more or nothing. i also use to work for a place that used TST products very expensive to have done to your car. one the TST 3000 was wipe off and on. theTST 5000 was whipe on buff off with a high speed buffer. paint sealant is good to do because it helps protect from acid rain, bird droppings and makes it some what easier to clean up tree sap. you could probably get like NU-finish at an auto part store and it will do the exact same thing at a fraction of the cost. final coat i believe was like 79 dollars to get done to your car and the TST was in the 149.99 dollar range. NU finish... like 6 dollars a bottle.Paint sealant for cars- good idea?
Paint sealant isn't anything new. That's what a wax does, and has been doing for generations.





You, or anyone with at least one hand and a decent amount of motor control can apply car wax. No special equipment is needed except for elbow grease and plenty of cotton terrycloths or polishing cloths. Both can be found at your local auto parts store.





Just wash your vehicle and then follow the directions on the bottle.





What sealents do is slow down the drying (oxidation) process of the paint. (Paint never stops drying), and protect the paint from contaminants and UV damage. If you plan to keep your car more than the average 3 to 4 years, and really want to keep the paint up, it is highly recommended. But it isn't completely necessary. The key is if you are going to do it, is to do it regularly and often, and according to the directions.





Sealants can protect your paint, but they can also strip them if not used properly.

Can you buy special paint to cover mould on sealant around the bath?

The sealant around our bath is newly done but it has gone mouldy in places. Can you buy any special paint to cover it instead of redoing the sealant? ThanksCan you buy special paint to cover mould on sealant around the bath?
i had the same problem. i just used a putty knife to scrape all the old caulking off and then replaced it with mold resistant caulking. its been 2 years now and still no more mold.Can you buy special paint to cover mould on sealant around the bath?
You may be able to find paint that will temporarily cover it, but you actually need to address the mold problem, or it will resurface shortly after painting.
Bit tricky because the sealant stretches so unless you got a waterproof paint that could do this as well it would peel and flake off. Your best bet really is to redo the sealant, if you have a shower over your bath you probably need to redo the sealant every 6 months to keep it watertight and stop mould growing.
It is mold. Paint will not fix the problem, just cover it up. You will have to reseal the tub, but first I would try to find out where the moisture problem is coming from. When you reseal, make a bleach(70% bleach,30% water)solution and spray the mold. Wait for it to dry and put a heater in the bathroom overnight(this will help get rid of the moisture), make sure that around the tub is completely dry, and then reseal.


Good Luck
Paint will not help, you need to replace the sealant.
Paint will not help you here. Replace the sealant. Make sure the sealant is labeled for bath use. Bath sealants have mildew inhibitors that are not present in standard caulking.
Do not cover it with paint-especially oil based paints or primers like Kilz. Paint will not kill the mold. It will still be there and it will come back through the paint. Oil base paints or especially bad about this because they use linseed oil, a natural food for mold and mildew.


You need to get rid of the mold. I suggest cleaning it with a solution of chlorine bleach and water.
Kil-z 2, they sell it at home depot

Is a sealant necessary on a canvas painting done with acrylic paint?

I have never used a sealer before, but all of my paintings have been decorative pieces for myself and friends. I'm thining of selling them now, should I seal them with something for longevity?Is a sealant necessary on a canvas painting done with acrylic paint?
Not necessarily.


but to give an allover even finish to your piece a sealant of some type would be in order.Is a sealant necessary on a canvas painting done with acrylic paint?
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http://www.photoartomation.com/Print_Finishing/Canvas%20Stretched.htm


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Acrylic paintings should be varnished. It does protect their surface in the long run.





There should be several options for acrylic varnish (spray-on or brush-on) available in art supply stores or websites.
There are all kinds of sealants on the market for artists but the best one is glass.


Varnishes and such were used to protect the old oil paintings because many of them were quite large and were placed in conditions not conducive to quality maintenance. It was not uncommon for a painting to be covered in soot within a year of it's hanging. The main light and heat in those times were derived from fire, flames. The soot would travel through the air and settle on everything. Not just the furniture. You can't polish a painting like you can a chair, nor can you clean a painting like a table so a varnish was utilized.


The impressionists who put an end to the Renaissance, did not varnish their oils. They framed the work in glass most of the time. Rarely varnished thier work.


Today? Well we have a cheap glass in abundance and quality and it would render varnishes obsolete if it weren't for the ignorant. I don't mean stupid by that....I mean that they follow tradition to a fault. Varnish yellows and will soon have to be removed to maintain the work. Glass does not yellow or tarnish and is a protection against thrown objects as well as splashed foodstuff or whatever gets in the way.


Now then, with that bit of information .....Acrylic is a plastic. It does not have to be protected and cleaning it is like cleaning the mouse pad you use. It will not have an adverse affect on the work or the colour. It is a plastic.


If you want it to shine go ahead and use a sealant, but it really doesn't need one. If you want to protect it? Then frame it with a glass cover, that's better than varnish.


Frankly if you want it to glow then a thin film of polished beeswax will do a better job than anything else.
If you were keeping it I would say that it doesn't matter, but you should probably do something to protect them if you are selling, even if it is just framing, because if any water gets on it if will leave a mark, being acryilic and all.


Or just tell the buyer to be as careful with it as you are to the ones you keep.
When I paint in acrylics I use Krylon spray on finishes. You can buy it in the matte, gloss or satin finish. I think you will be surprised at how much better your painting will look if you always use a finish.
I have sold many paintings and I always use a sealer. Krylon is great, mainly because it doesn't yellow over time. I started using sealers because when I had kids and they had food fights, my paintings got splatterd and ruined. Once sealed, I could run a clothe over the spills and my paintings were saved. Whoopie!


Crickette.
The proper way to finish an acrylic painting is this: step one varnish with an acrylic Palomar medium. ( Liquitex makes a matt or high gloss. To avoid streaks use a similar brush to the one you painted the picture with and follow the brush strokes of the art work. If you just go all one direction like vertical and then horizontal, you get glare.) Use two coats, with a 3 hour drying time between them.


Use a dry brush, with no water on it, go slowly so you do not get bubbles and white foggy areas. do not go over what you have done as you will get a foggy film on the darker areas.





After 3 days you can then spray with a an oil based varnish or use an acrylic and oil painting varnish like solvar which is brushed on. The three day wait is very important.


I usually just use the glossy Palomar varnish medium and do three coats instead of two. waiting a day after the second coat. I buy it in the large sizes and then pour some of it into a jar with a lid for easy handling of smaller amounts.


For a demonstation of this tecnique, see my bonus feature on my Acrylic Secrets DVD which was released this summer.

Whats the best sealant for acrylic paint on leather?

I am modifying some shoes and I painted them with acrylic paint. After a few days of wearing them the paint began to crack. What is the beast seal for them that will not have a glossy finish and keep them from cracking?Whats the best sealant for acrylic paint on leather?
i think your problem is the type of paint your using, Im not sure what type of shoes your painting. But if you think about it shoes goes thru alot of stress. I think acrylic paint is going to ony stretch and flex so much then it will fail no matter what you seal it with.





Condsider taking an approach that is more die based, permant markers, Air brushed clothing dye. How ever your probally painting over plastic or material thats aleady coloured. So you might condsider using coloured plastics, or materials that you sew, or glue on.





If your shoes are very porus like a canvas, you might wana try to use a thined out oil based paint.





Im sure there is paints that might be a little more rubber like, but i dont know off hand what they might be called.





Hope these ideas help





good luckWhats the best sealant for acrylic paint on leather?
your paint cracked because the paint was being separated by an oily substance in the hide to help keep it water proof.


the hide was not cleaned properly and sanded or prepared in the beginning. even tennis shoes can be painted, but when washed, the sizing is washed out too that helps the shelf life.





plus the hide gives (or bends)since your foot moves. every time you exercise the leather, it will bend, hence crack the paint if it not a very lightly administered coat of paint.





try using a water based acrylic varnish for a matte finish or a decoupage in matte to help cover the base first. sand over to etch the dried finish, paint, put 2 light coats of solution over the paint.
Angelus Acrylic Finisher is truly the best. But a flexible matte acrylic coating will do it, too. Turtlefeathers.com is a great site for such products. They do gourds, primarily, but also have the best leather dyes and paints.

Water leaks through my old cars vinyl hardtop when it rains. Is there a sealant or paint I can apply to fix ?

The water comes through near the top of the front window and drips onto the dash area and front seat. To replace the top will be very expensive.Water leaks through my old cars vinyl hardtop when it rains. Is there a sealant or paint I can apply to fix ?
Go to autozone or CSK and look in there gasket/sealant area. You should find there a vinyl repair kit, this will work ok if the tare is small.Water leaks through my old cars vinyl hardtop when it rains. Is there a sealant or paint I can apply to fix ?
just in case the top itself is old no holes etc go to walmart shoe dept and get 2 cans of the silicone water repellent mostly used for suede shoes etc and apply several coats,. let each one dry before re spraying . the fabric looses its repellency over time. and this may help. its great for outside coats and hunting boots also i use it on my outwear hunting work jackets etc and the old ladies cloth top for her new jeep also and i wished she leave the hard top on all the time changing each seasons a pain .. but if your talking of windshield glass area leaks get the glass sealer ..
clean it off good and use some clear silicone sealer along it.

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Removing paint, sealant from hands / skin?

I was working yesterday using sealant and waterproofinf paint, should have worn gloves but did not,





This is now all over my hands and no amount of scrubbing will remove it, any tips or products which will take it offRemoving paint, sealant from hands / skin?
Why don't you use some gasoline. That is why mother uses when she gets paint on her hands. It always works for her all the time.Removing paint, sealant from hands / skin?
Fanella`s suggestion is BRILLIANT, my girlfriend tried most things in the house which just made it sticky, but Washing up liquid and sugar worked in less then 5 mins. Thankyou.

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washing up liquid mixed with sugar might shift it
Baby Wipes. Scary but true.
Best to apply something like vassaline or oil to your hands before you paint---
try a bottle of (goof off) it's also in the paint area just rub like if it was lotion for about 5 min then wash hands
put a bit of cooking oil on it and then wash it with soap
lighter fluid,gas, nail polish remover that stuff remove anything
Surgical spirit, cheap from any chemist.
buy and Use a tinner from a hardware store
meths spirit gets rid of most things like that or paint remover
Go to your local Paint store , they have hand cleaner that will remove everything from your hands... most sealants ,and waterproofing are toluene based or some other oil based substance , soap ,and water will not penetrate , nor will paint thinner . go to the paint store tell them exactly what you were using , and they can help you





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yes chazza their is , normally the paint will come of your hands with cold water , but with the sealent , not so easy , the only thing i know that will get both of these of your hands is Myathalated Spirts just rub that into your hands , then it well came loose , then wash your hands under the cold water tap , not hot, and when the paint and the sealocone is of wash your hands with soap and water , Now if this does not work then get some cold water in a bucket , and put 2 table spoons of cystalize bleech into the bucket. Not the Liquid Bleech. and this will get it all of for you , , when it is all of your hands wash your hands with soap and warm water , hope this will help you ,
Mineral Spirits. I swear this gets everything off. You can get it an any hardware store, and I think at Wal*Mart too.

Best kind of small craft paint sealant?

I've been painting small wooden boxes (the kind you get at Michael's for a buck) and giving them as gifts. I was using a paint-on sealant, but it had a streaky look to it and stayed sticky forever (hard to open the boxes!!!). I recently bought a spray-on sealant, but it made my writing (which I use a sharpie for instead of paint) streak all over the place. Does anyone know a good sealant I can use to finish off these small projects?Best kind of small craft paint sealant?
You may be over-saturating it. Lay the box down so the decorated side is horizontal. Then spray a Very LIGHT Coat of sealant over it. Let it dry completely then spray another light coat. Let that dry, and then do one more coat. This should work with most general aerosol sealants. If it still streaks, you could try my old stand-by: aerosol hairspray.