Suitable varnish for MS

Can anyone suggest a suitable clear varnish for polished Mild Steel to stop it rusting.

Someone (can't remember who) has previously recommended Rustins metal lacquer.

http://www.rustins.eu/Details.asp?ProductID=811

Roger

Edit: Note that they (Rustins) recommend it for brass, copper, bronze, and silver, with no mention of MS at all. It would be interesting to know why MS is omitted. Maybe they simply expect any steel product to have a protective coating already applied.

Edited By Roger Head on 06/08/2016 10:19:12

If the thing you want to protect is going to sit on a shelf, use hair spray.

Ian S C

Eric,

I have used the lacquer from Rustins on all manner of jobs which must have included mild steel, without apparent ill effects. For small items, dipping works well to leave a nice smooth blemish free surface.

Regards

Brian

But if not, then here's a good Aussie product

http://www.kbs-coatings.com.au/diamond-finish-clearcoat-instructions/

Note that you need to warm it up a bit for curing.

Usual disclaimer...

Roger

Edited By Roger Head on 06/08/2016 10:45:57

Clickspring uses a 50-50 dilution of clear lacquer for his polished metal parts.

Clickspring uses a 50-50 dilution of clear lacquer for his polished metal parts.

Diluted with what ?

Clickspring uses a 50-50 dilution of clear lacquer for his polished metal parts.

Diluted with what ?<<

I use acetone 50/50 with Rustins, not too thick a coat, dries fast and lasts well.

Linseed oil cut with thinners,

I now use old fashion French polish for metal parts, works easy and dries fast. Niko.

+ 1 for Ian SC... hair lacquer.

George.

Although i haven't tried it , what about clear nail polish thinned with acetone ?

What about 2 pak clear Automotive paint ?

I would never have thought of hair spray !

Ian.

Melamine pre-catalyzed lacquer is crystal clear - comes as liquid or spray can.

**LINK**

You can thin the liquid with cellulose thinners and paint on.

Jon