Question 1

Can you topcoat with plain old Rust-oleum enamel?

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I think that Rustoleum enamel is an oil-base paint. If so you cannot topcoat with this. I did this once and the topcoat flaked off in 6 months.  Here is what the manufacturer says about top-coating:  You do not need to topcoat, but if you do:WHATTYPE OF TOPCOATSHOULD YOU USE? The following are our general recommendations for topcoat selection. It is critical to ensure that the topcoat chosen has been formulated for use in your particular service environment and for use with zinc-rich coatings. In all cases, contact the topcoat manufacturer for environmental and compatibility data and apply the coating strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's printed instruction sheets.Guide to Topcoating over ZRCEPOXY/POLYAMIDE: Atwo-component system which is probably our most recommended. It has excellent chemical resistance, flexibility and impact resistance; and is easy to use. We recommend it for indoor projects only because of epoxy's poor UV light stability; i.e. it will fade and dull during prolonged exposure to sunlight.ALIPHATIC POLYURETHANE: This can be either a one or two-component coating which is most often recommended for exterior applications. It has great UV light stability, flexibility and chemical resistance, but can be expensive when compared with epoxies or acrylics.ACRYLIC ENAMEL: Most often used in automotive work and by small O.E.M.'s (Original Equipment Manufacturers), acrylics are inexpensive and OK for use with ZRC provided they are 100% acrylic. Some manufacturers add Alkyd oils to their acrylics which will react with the zinc salt formed when ZRC corrodes, causing blistering and peeling. You must contact the acrylic's manufacturer to determine compatibility.VINYLS: Another family of low-cost coating, frequently used in wet environments such as water tanks and oceanfront locations.DO NOTUSE ALKYDS OR LACQUERS!!!Alkyds, as we discussed above, contains a "Tall Oil" which reacts with the salt formed when zinc corrodes and leads to blistering and peeling. Actually, the reaction is called "Saponification", that is, a zinc soap is formed leaving nothing for the topcoat to stick to.Lacquer paints, such as those used for expensive automobile restoration, have extremely strong solvents which can soften the ZRC binder, making it easy to remove. Please remember that ZRC is 95% pure zinc and has only 5% binder holding it together.

Question 2

can you paint over this product?

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yes oil base

Question 3

Can I use it for painting a concreat patio?

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I would not use it on concrete,  they are paint made to adhere to concrete that would be better. ZRC paint is designed for corrosion protection for steel.

Question 4

what is the drying time befor i can put my lift back in the water

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After the 2nd coat wait 72 hours. I would use 3 coats on parts immersed in water.

ASIN	B012OPRE7U
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Brand	ZRC WORLD WIDE
Brand Name	ZRC WORLD WIDE
Color	Grey, Metallic
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 196 Reviews
Grade Rating	Industrial
Item Form	Liquid
Item Shape	Multiple
Item Weight	6 Pounds
Manufacturer	ZRC Worldwide
Material	Zinc
Number of Items	1
Part Number	10002
Shape	Multiple
Specification Met	Sspc-paint 20, Sspc-paint 29
Unit Count	32.0 Fluid Ounces

ZRC 10002 Cold Galvanizing Compound | Single Quart | Iron and Steel Corrosion Protection | Matches Hot-Dip Galvanized Performance | Contains 95-Percent Metallic Zinc

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