Flood Penetrol as a clear coat - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sicklajoie · 01-26-2024, 04:48 PM

Thursday night's project with the Bomber was putting some kind of clear coat over the tired old paint.
Super impressed with how Penetrol works.
Makes the paint really pop and works well on the black trim too.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 01-26-2024, 05:14 PM

Which pics are before and which are after?

Sicklajoie · 01-26-2024, 05:18 PM

Here's a before.

RichardJ · 01-26-2024, 06:01 PM

Wood Paint?
I would expect checking and crowsfeet within weeks. Maybe longer out of the sun.

72c20customcamper · 01-26-2024, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardJ

Wood Paint?
I would expect checking and crowsfeet within weeks. Maybe longer out of the sun.

Not paint it’s basically linseed and some other additives.

“Penetrol is a product of linseed oil mixed with a few other ingredients. Penetrol is essentially a product of linseed oil, long oil alkyd resin, and Stoddard solvent”

BLO has been used forever to protect outdoor tools

**truckster** · 01-26-2024, 06:35 PM

It looks nice.

KQQL IT · 01-27-2024, 04:28 AM

Every 6 months ish.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 01-27-2024, 10:15 AM

Does it feel like there is oil on the paint after it’s applied or is it more like wax?

Sicklajoie · 01-27-2024, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Does it feel like there is oil on the paint after it’s applied or is it more like wax?

It's definitely oily, you hafta let it cure for 12-24 hours.

un4gvn! · 01-28-2024, 11:07 AM

I painted houses for the last 40 years. I add this to all my oil base paints to slow down drying time and it helps to flow the paint out. I use it on interior trim and you sware I sprayed it on where I use a quality oil brush. Latex paint you would use Floetrol.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 01-28-2024, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by un4gvn!

I painted houses for the last 40 years. I add this to all my oil base paints to slow down drying time and it helps to flow the paint out. I use it on interior trim and you sware I sprayed it on where I use a quality oil brush. Latex paint you would use Floetrol.

I wondered about this, Floetrol is magic.

Would you use Japan dryer to force a complete cure of oils/varnishes, or does that defeat your drying time+flow? I only know of it from woodworking, and maybe it's an antiquated concept

un4gvn! · 01-28-2024, 07:59 PM

The big problem with using Penetrol right out of the can is it does NOT have uv protection or salt protection. It's not a sealer. It's a paint conditioner. Works great for wood primers as it slows down drying time to allow the primer to penetrate deeper. Works great with oil base paints to allow it to flow out smooth. I used it for years. Still do. Same with Floetrol for water base paint. I have to wonder what the truck will look like in the spring. When the time comes to get a real paint job, will the Penetrol be an extra paint prep step to remove?

KQQL IT · 01-28-2024, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by un4gvn!

The big problem with using Penetrol right out of the can is it does NOT have uv protection or salt protection. It's not a sealer. It's a paint conditioner. Works great for wood primers as it slows down drying time to allow the primer to penetrate deeper. Works great with oil base paints to allow it to flow out smooth. I used it for years. Still do. Same with Floetrol for water base paint. I have to wonder what the truck will look like in the spring. When the time comes to get a real paint job, will the Penetrol be an extra paint prep step to remove?

Mine gets kinda flaky after awhile. Pressure wash scuff and retreat it.
I just washed it, when it's dry I will get a flake pic

Sicklajoie · 01-28-2024, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by un4gvn!

The big problem with using Penetrol right out of the can is it does NOT have uv protection or salt protection. It's not a sealer. It's a paint conditioner. Works great for wood primers as it slows down drying time to allow the primer to penetrate deeper. Works great with oil base paints to allow it to flow out smooth. I used it for years. Still do. Same with Floetrol for water base paint. I have to wonder what the truck will look like in the spring. When the time comes to get a real paint job, will the Penetrol be an extra paint prep step to remove?

In no way shape or form is this truck getting another paint job.

KQQL IT · 01-28-2024, 08:45 PM

Flaking.
3/4 months in the weather.

Sicklajoie · 02-01-2024, 07:06 PM

Rolled her outside today, pretty happy with the way it turned out.

54blackhornet · 02-01-2024, 07:56 PM

You can also use Thompson Water Seal.

01-26-2024, 04:48 PM	#1
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Flood Penetrol as a clear coat Thursday night's project with the Bomber was putting some kind of clear coat over the tired old paint. Super impressed with how Penetrol works. Makes the paint really pop and works well on the black trim too. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

01-26-2024, 05:14 PM	#2
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,212	Re: Flood Penetrol as a clear coat Which pics are before and which are after? __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

01-26-2024, 05:18 PM	#3
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Re: Flood Penetrol as a clear coat Here's a before. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

01-26-2024, 06:01 PM	#4
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,413	Re: Flood Penetrol as a clear coat Wood Paint? I would expect checking and crowsfeet within weeks. Maybe longer out of the sun. __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC

01-26-2024, 06:35 PM	#6
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,798	Re: Flood Penetrol as a clear coat It looks nice. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

01-27-2024, 04:28 AM	#7
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,130	Re: Flood Penetrol as a clear coat Every 6 months ish. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-27-2024, 10:15 AM	#8
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,212	Re: Flood Penetrol as a clear coat Does it feel like there is oil on the paint after it’s applied or is it more like wax? __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

01-28-2024, 11:07 AM	#10
un4gvn! Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Latrobe, Pa. 15650 Posts: 341	Re: Flood Penetrol as a clear coat I painted houses for the last 40 years. I add this to all my oil base paints to slow down drying time and it helps to flow the paint out. I use it on interior trim and you sware I sprayed it on where I use a quality oil brush. Latex paint you would use Floetrol.

01-28-2024, 07:59 PM	#12
un4gvn! Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Latrobe, Pa. 15650 Posts: 341	Re: Flood Penetrol as a clear coat The big problem with using Penetrol right out of the can is it does NOT have uv protection or salt protection. It's not a sealer. It's a paint conditioner. Works great for wood primers as it slows down drying time to allow the primer to penetrate deeper. Works great with oil base paints to allow it to flow out smooth. I used it for years. Still do. Same with Floetrol for water base paint. I have to wonder what the truck will look like in the spring. When the time comes to get a real paint job, will the Penetrol be an extra paint prep step to remove?

01-28-2024, 08:45 PM	#15
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,130	Re: Flood Penetrol as a clear coat Flaking. 3/4 months in the weather. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

02-01-2024, 07:06 PM	#16
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Re: Flood Penetrol as a clear coat Rolled her outside today, pretty happy with the way it turned out. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

02-01-2024, 07:56 PM	#17
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,258	Re: Flood Penetrol as a clear coat You can also use Thompson Water Seal. __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD



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