Canned Gloss for outdoor usage?

[FishArt]

Hopefully somebody can help here. I usually use TT but have a need for a hard gloss that has good UV protection too. A high end finish would be nice, but the first two criteria are far more important. And in a can is also more important. I use to use a NAPA auto gloss for certain applications, but they discontinued the product. I am re-finishing one of those plastic bass mailboxes and it will be exposed to the weather. I really don't want to pay the cost for an auto gloss for a one-time application. Mainly, it's a pain for me to lug my compressor outside, etc. ro spray. Sooooo, I'm looking for something acceptable in a spray can(s). TT is too soft. I don't have a problem pulling the mailbox and refinishing it every couple of years. Again, a hard gloss (hail) in a can (portable) that has some UV protection is what I'm looking for. I cna't find much info on UV protection. Any suggestions? Thank you ahead of time!

[spcantwell]

here is just a thought that comes to mind marty

http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/exterior-clear-protective-finishes/minwax-helmsman-spar-urethane


i have never used it for this type of application, i have however used the spar urethane on wood benches and other deck furniture thru my spray gun with great results

[Ross Vogler]

Marty, this is what I use on my copper. Originally for outdoor applications, but I still use it on my taxidermy bases to protect the patina, and surface from scratches. Let me know if you need a distributor. I would give you some, but I only have satin in a can at the time.

http://www.permalac.com/Products.asp

[Joey Arender]

here is just a thought that comes to mind marty

http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/exterior-clear-protective-finishes/minwax-helmsman-spar-urethane


i have never used it for this type of application, i have however used the spar urethane on wood benches and other deck furniture thru my spray gun with great results

it yellows ...but on wood that is kinda what you want it to do...

[Joey Arender]

Id look into either of these for a  rattle can plastic gloss...

http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=376

http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=164

I have never used either and dont know whats in them so...  but I ran across them when searching for a better can gloss. and figured the wheel stuff must be a pretty durable gloss..but will it be compatible or will it spider web your paint. LOL

[Joey Arender]

Marty, this is what I use on my copper. Originally for outdoor applications, but I still use it on my taxidermy bases to protect the patina, and surface from scratches. Let me know if you need a distributor. I would give you some, but I only have satin in a can at the time.

http://www.permalac.com/Products.asp

now I didnt see that That looks pretty good

[Manny]

Might try

Devcon 2 ton epoxy

Not sprayable but good UV and crystal clear.

I use it on fishing custom fishing lures. Just a thought

[FishArt]

Hey, lots of good ideas/products for me to try. For this project, I'm going to need something readily available though (I need to finish this by this Friday). The Permalac sounds like something I need to try down the road, but I'e gotta go with something I can run and pick up. Thanks for all the suggestions. It saved me a lot of time vs. having to do searches on the internet. ANd even then, I don't trust others that don't do what we do with products. Thanks again!

[Pescado]

http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=100

This is what I use as a topcoat. Says indoor outdoor and UV stable.

[FishArt]

http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=100

This is what I use as a topcoat. Says indoor outdoor and UV stable.

This is basically what I ended up going with after a brief discussion with Doug P. Due to time constraints I needed to go with something readily available. It looks like this will fit my needs. I'll have to post a pic of the mailbox once I'm done. Thanks again everybody...

[Eric E.]

I now see you didn't want to use auto gloss because of cost and only needing it for the one use so my post suggesting that is removed. LOL