Candy on bare metal?

[hansgoudzwaard]

https://kbs.justoldtrucks.com/diamondfinish/

https://cdn.kbs-coatings.com/images/df-bug-01-600.jpg

[05snopro440]

Originally Posted by hansgoudzwaard

https://kbs.justoldtrucks.com/diamondfinish/

https://cdn.kbs-coatings.com/images/df-bug-01-600.jpg

Looks like that product gives a nice shine, I found the after photos: https://www.kbs-coatings.com/Clear-Coats.html

[05snopro440]

Originally Posted by smallfoot

I don't know to be honest. Living in a sand pit here you only see the sand that sticks some. But it rinses off with a hose. The tires sling a strip of sand up on the back of the cab...

Gotcha. I was continuing to wax mine last night. It's incredible that you can wax old rusty patina on steel and when wet it beads water and acts like it has been waxed for years. I'm really happy with how's it's turning out and looking.

[Old Iron]

Good to know something else works without painting being involved

[hansgoudzwaard]

Originally Posted by 05snopro440

Looks like that product gives a nice shine, I found the after photos: https://www.kbs-coatings.com/Clear-Coats.html

It has some serious product claims.

Easy application is a big one for me.

[hansgoudzwaard]

Originally Posted by 05snopro440

Looks like that product gives a nice shine, I found the after photos: https://www.kbs-coatings.com/Clear-Coats.html

It comes in satin and flat too.

[nlualum82]

I read up and ended up going with a product I found highly recommended called Gibbs metal protectant.
Apparently Sharkhide and others contain some silicone and must be completely removed if you change your mind and paint someday. Gibbs has no silicone and some high end shops reportedly prime bare metal with it before painting.
So far I have only used it on spots that I have sanded bare and exposed metal that had surface rust. So far so good.