Originally Posted by t2d2

I'll be keeping an eye on it to see if the clear coat will prevent rust at all. The more I read, the more unsure I am... Some people say it'll work as long as you prep the surface well, while others, including professional painters, say it's impossible to keep rust lines from developing under the clear.

I didn't realize until yesterday that you could paint over Gibbs Brand oil. I should have ordered a can of that to put on first as a metal treatment and second layer of rust protection.

Originally Posted by oldManTan

you should have cleaned it with rubbing alcohol, that would have left the metal underneath as bare and unoxidized as possible, even paint thinner might work better than alcohol, too late now though, just gotta wait.