The exterior-coating diary records how strongly texture affected the finished result. This additive is part of the separate coating supplies I purchased for the build.
My van with masking around the exterior areas prepared for coating.
The item in my kit
I bought Rust-Oleum Anti-Skid Coating Additive as part of my camper van equipment.
The exterior-coating diary records how strongly texture affected the finished result. This additive is part of the separate coating supplies I purchased for the build.
Where it fits my build
I taped the boundaries and covered the areas that would not be painted with plastic sheeting. I then sanded the exposed areas with an orbital sander and 60-grit abrasive, blew away the dust with a compressor, and cleaned and degreased the surfaces.
I mixed clear bedliner with white tint and sprayed the van. After it dried, I removed the masking. The tape and sheeting stage alone took around eight hours, and the finished edges still needed some touch-up.
The side of the van during the white-bedliner project.
My build notes
The most useful detail in my diary is the result, including the problems. Rust-Oleum pooled and dripped in places, and trying to repair one area with a paintbrush made it worse. I wrote that I would use a foam roller for touch-ups and preferred the more consistent finish I had obtained with RAPTOR.
Masking, preparation and application method each became a substantial part of the exterior-coating job.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
SharkGrip and Seal-Krete Clear Grip are alternative coating additives. Their particle formulations are the point of comparison when choosing a textured finish system.
H&C SharkGrip Additive
H&C SharkGrip supplies texture particles for a coating mixture. It is an additive to the finish rather than a stand-alone coating.
