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Old 01-28-2024, 08:31 PM   #14
Sicklajoie
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Re: Flood Penetrol as a clear coat

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Originally Posted by un4gvn! View Post
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.
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