Epoxy or varnish over automotive paint?

[Bill]

Hi all,

New to the site.

I just completed a paddleboard. However, I painted the board with Rust-oleum enamel automotive paint with 2 coats of clear coat.

I now want to put either epoxy or varnish on top of the paint.

Could someone suggest either epoxy or varnish to the automotive paint and clear coat to get a water resistant finish?

- Bill

 

[Paul Miller]

Did you know that auto paint with a clear coat finish is about as water proof finish as you can get, as well as providing maximum UV protection?

Think about it; what happens to your car when it gets wet or sits out in the sun forever?

You don't need to do anything.

Paul

 

[TNWilliamson]

Epoxy will be ruined by ultraviolet from the sun. It must be protected by several coats of UV-resistant varnish. The boat will gain weight quickly with more and more coats of finish.