Quote: 69charger - I think you're right, I need to let it set for awhile before I try to scratch test it, and I was happy with the look that it had and the ease of application.
The most convenient option is to switch to the "professional" line at Lowes to get even better scratch resistance (supposedly) without going to an industrial type. I was looking at a can of the professional stuff the other day, and it says to thin with Acetone.. didn't mention mineral spirits.
honestly i would stick with the paint your using, it's what i know works. i'm almost 100% sure that your using the same stuff i used (ie. tremclad) the professional stuff is thinned with acetone, and i think it is very different paint. trust me, this paint is rock hard when fully cured, i would say it is at least 3 times more scratch resistant than any modern car that has a base/clear paint job. like on my 2002 mustang gt, you could put a empty box on it and slide it scratching the car. i know you might doubt me but i can honestly say it is really tough. stick with what is working, if your happy with it just do it, a few months later, maybe faster if it's hot where u are and if you leave it in the sun alot, you will be extreemly impressed with how hard the paint gets. even if you use the paint straight out of the can, like i have on a motor cycle tank, it does stay "soft" longer, but eventually hardens the same, only it takes longer. do the car, by the time you put it all back together and have it on the road the paint will be fully cured, stick with the paint your'e using.
