Rust-Oleum 2X Automotive Enamel Custom Spray 5-in-1 Spray Paint, 12 oz, Gloss Clear

I had a section of my trunk's paint starting to crack and flake off for some reason, and I just wanted to stop that from continuing, and cover up what had already come off. I'm no professional painter, and I was definitely not going for perfection with this touch up on the trunk, just a good enough appearance was fine for me. That said, my process was far from proper, yet I think I still achieved a pretty great looking result! I started by peeling and cracking off the loose pieces of paint up to a point where it was still mostly adhering to the body. I didn't sand anything down however, and I didn't even really clean it (it rained recently so, that works right?). The directions state to shake the can for about a minute, so I did that. They also state to hold the can about 10-16 inches away from the surface, and use a consistent back and forth sweeping motion to cover the area. Since I'm doing such a small spot, this didn't really work for me. I used the #3 spray option, held it about 5 inches away, and pulse sprayed little sections until it was covered. I let it dry for an hour, then did a very light second layer. After letting that dry for a about a day, I looked at it, thought it was looking pretty good but it needed another layer, and maybe I could improve the edges more. I peeled off some excess paint that was sticking up and used a nail file (lol) to try and bring down the edges some. At this point I decided to take the first picture in this review (I should have taken one from the start but I just didn't plan on documenting and reviewing at first). I then applied layer #3, and a day later took the second pic. This is as far as I've gotten, but as you can see, it's looking even better now! I think one more layer will be all it needs, plus a clear gloss layer I'll do after that. No it won't be perfect (especially upon close inspection), but again, I'm just going for a "good enough" result, and in my opinion, this very much exceeds that. For how effortless this was overall, I couldn't be happier. This is a great product!

The nozzle options on this spray paint are pretty useful, and it matches the worn out paint of 17 year old car pretty well.

Really good paint with even spray lines. This stuff works great. It's easy to control and dries really quick. So it make the job go quick and look amazing

I used this clear spray mainly to seal and blend a small paint repair on the exterior trim of my car after applying Toyota touch-up paint. Overall it did the job well and helped even out the finish so the repair looked much less noticeable. The gloss clear coat dries fairly quickly and gives a nice shine once it sets. Coverage is good and the adjustable spray patterns are a useful feature. Being able to switch between different spray modes makes it easier to control how much paint is coming out depending on the area you’re working on. One thing to be aware of is that it can come out a little heavy if you’re not careful. On my first pass it was a bit drippy, but I realized that spraying from a slightly greater distance and applying several light coats works much better than trying to cover everything at once. Once I switched to lighter passes, the finish came out much smoother. If you’re using this as a clear coat over touch-up paint or for small automotive fixes, it works well as long as you take your time and build the layers gradually. It’s still too early for me to fully judge the long-term durability, but after curing it seems to form a reasonably tough clear coat. The finish feels solid and has held up well so far, especially in terms of protecting the touch-up area from light surface scratches. While it’s hard to measure overall sturdiness without months of wear, the coating does appear to add a protective layer that helps seal and blend the repair. Overall, a solid clear spray that provides a good glossy finish, just remember that lighter coats and a bit of distance give the best results.

Excellent paint. The new cap with the nozzle selection settings is brilliant and really makes a difference in the application.