Rust Bullet and flakes without Clear?

[cartunes]

Just cleaned new garage floor prepping for Rust Bullet tomorrow.
Question - can I do the 2 coats of Rust Bullet, then apply flakes.
And not apply a clear coat?

I remember when I did Epoxy-Coat about 8 yrs ago it was 1 coat, flakes, no clear.
Thanks

 

[Shea]

You can, but it's not ideal. Rust Bullet is thinner than most epoxy coatings and the flakes may not sink in far enough to really adhere well. You may experience a lot of flake loss over the years in high traffic areas. The clear coat does a good job of locking them in and protecting them.

 

[Garage Flooring]

Just cleaned new garage floor prepping for Rust Bullet tomorrow.
Question - can I do the 2 coats of Rust Bullet, then apply flakes.
And not apply a clear coat?

I remember when I did Epoxy-Coat about 8 yrs ago it was 1 coat, flakes, no clear.
Thanks

Rust Bullet, like any coating does much better if you use clear on top of flake. I have a friend who did not and it looks ok a couple years later, but not great. Rust Bullet is thinner than epoxy as well, so the clear is even more important

 

[davidlee]

I also think the floor would be very rough without the clear.