Why isn't spray can paint as durable/hard as automotive type paint?

Automotive paint has hardeners in it to withstand fading and 24/7 outdoor weather. DuPont made Imron, a very tough, hard auto finish.

Toughest rattle can paint? | The Garage Journal

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of durable paint would be something mixed with a hardener. But can you get "durable" in a ...

Rattle Can Paint Job, what did I do wrong? : r/Autobody - Reddit

Don't do it while the hood is on the car. The spray cans aren't meant to spray that way.

Automotive paint vs. spray cans - Smokstak

two and three part mix automotive paint is harder on the surface and is much more resistive to UV (sunlight). When we spray red on our field trucks (by can), it ...

In defense of using the rattle can/spray can paint : MGB & GT Forum

Monte, the problem really isn't in the prep, or even the spray patterns and they've improved over the years to better nozzles. The WHOLE PROBLEM involves the ...

Spray Can Show Quality? - YouTube

My rule with rattle can paint. Stop when it looks good no matter how many coats because one more coat will always mess it up.

What is the toughest most durable spray paint out there? - Pinkbike

The best luck I've had with durability was using some Rustoleum. The shine isn't quite that of an automotive grade paint but the durability is ...

Car Paints Compared: Lacquer, Urethane and More - JTAPE

Longer lasting than others; Fade and chip resistant; Can be painted over most previous paint types; Quick drying. Cons: Can be more expensive ...

Today's Lacquer Paint, Better Than Before? - AACA Forums

Find the color you want to paint the car at an auto paint store that will put the paint in a rattle can. It cost a little more but it makes ...

Reviewed & Rated: Aerosol paint cans for cars | Hagerty UK

You'll not want to use them on larger panels or for big repairs on a valuable car, but they can certainly make a scuffed rubbing strip or ...

How to Paint Aluminum -- and Keep It Painted - Instructables

This Instructable covers my procedure. It is more involved than just grabbing a can of spray paint and spraying, but it isn't hard and doesn't take very long.

How to Paint Single Stage without Orange Peel - YouTube

How to Spray WET Single Stage BLACK Paint without Orange Peel! · The Perfect Pressure for the Perfect Paint Job! · The ART of DIY Car Painting in ...

When Paint Jobs Lasted Forever: The Lost Art Of Single Stage

These older paints were in fact more durable than the paints we are using on modern cars today because they contained a catalyst, which means ...

Rustoleum as an "Automotive" SPRAY paint? - Sweptline.ORG

My question is, How do you guys like Rustoleum as a paint that has been sprayed? Can it be wet sanded and buffed out later on? What did you use to thin it out ...

Acrylic enamel vs lacquer job what is better - AutoBody101.com

Done properly, an acrylic paint job will long outlast one done in urethane with the urethane failing much earlier if out in the sun. Just to ...

Problem with clear getting hard | Southern Polyurethanes Forum

The 2.1 car's clear is hard but the Perfect Paint Job car is still a little soft. By soft I mean I can press my finger nail into the paint and ...

Chassis Paint Recommendations| Grassroots Motorsports forum |

There is a notable difference in tractor/rustoleum paint and actual real automotive paint. It's more durable and easier to spray. I have several ...

Clearcoat vs. No clearcoat | Turbo Dodge Forums

any issues with orange peel are due to the person spraying the car, NOT the clear. single stage paint will oxidize much faster than base/clear.

Cheap solution or terrible idea: will tractor paint work? - Fiero.nl

Also if you plan on painting your car again in the future you need to know that you can not paint anything over oil based paints other than oil ...

Automotive Paint Problems? Here Are The Causes and Solutions

This problem is usually caused by spraying your primer or paint onto a surface that has contamination from wax, silicone, grease or oil. The easy way to avoid ...