Protecting bare steel, rust prevention? Clear coat?

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All, I have a small project I am working up here. My intent is to wire brush the bare welded steel assembly then clear coat it with something so it doesn't rust - hopefully something that doesn't change the coloring/shades a whole lot. I am not looking for a gloss coat, per se, just the natural brightness of the brushed steel coming through the coating. Is there any product out there - such as any of the rust oleum clear coats - that will work well? The assembly won't be outdoors, but over time humidity will cause the metal to rust if not treated - hence what I am trying to do.Last edited by FlyFishn; 1 Day Ago at 11:27 AM.
Reply:Rustoleum Satin clear is what I use to maintain the bare metal look.Gloss clear adds a bit of shine to it. Matte and fllat clear makes it look dusty. For some reason the clear will run very easily so put multiple light coats on.

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Reply:I use the same product. Clear enamel will be the best best for not adding any coloring/yellowing.You need to be diligent on keeping the steel clean of finger prints before you spray on the enamel.Wipe the steel with Acetone to clean ALL oils from the steel.and as PSA mentions "For some reason the clear will run very easily so put multiple light coats on." This is gospel. Just be patient.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Most clears will turn yellowish on just brushed steel.  There are automotive cleats for hot rods that stay clear, or you could go with a clear powder coat and not have to worry about it.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:I used some USC Spraymax 2k clear coat (high gloss) on a vehicle recently and was blown away by the quality.  I am not sure if it is available in satin, but if you can find it in satin I would not hesitate to recommend it.  The only downside is once you activate it (mix the two parts) it has a pot life of 2 days (advertised) to a week (my experience).  I did do about 3 coats (1 light then 2 heavy after flashing) so I don't know if how it would turn out if done thin... pretty sure they're not designed to go on that way.  A thick coat might look funny, in that case the Rustoleum satin might be best.
Reply:not what is intended for, but i cant see why it wouldnt work good -     i used this stuff in a gallon that u roll on like paint, called "grafitti melt", it is a liquid wax like, that dry on when air hits it.    u put it on walls, murals, signs, box trucks, anywhere they spray paint graffiti.      then after they spray there graffiti, u  scrub the wax off, and u still have your underlying mural/sign/paint job.      i been through the cycle a couple times.     if u got alot of area to cover, i think id consider it