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I don’t follow. Epoxy primer / top coated with a poly urethane is not adequate or good? First I’ve heard that. Or are you talking about Mastercoat?…. Both are good in my experience.
Typo, I meant can't. 1k won't hold up as well as 2k catalyzed products. Epoxy and 2 k paint after blasting is how I do much of it. There are some pretty decent 1k products but generally not in a spray can. Alot of Alkyd based paints are pretty tough stuff. Rustoleum and tractor paint from the local farm store are the bottom level. Only shiny until they cure out as many of these protective type paints are. Some have a catalyst and some don't. Industrial paints that prime function is protection over appearance. Not familiar with what Mastercoat is.

Solvents can bite into 1k products and ruin your work. Might or might not be a factor in what you use. Some form of corrosion protection is better than absolutely nothing.
 
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I must have been reading it wrong too…

One other item on safety I like to pass around, is ‘isocyanates’. If you’re painting, read up on them. 3m used to have good training articles on it.

Mastercoat was developed for steel salt water immersion. It is also UV stable. It may not be what I’d elect for on a full restoration, but for the purposes of truck repairs and diy’s, ready to go in a can, I think it’s a good option.

I think the OP’s question and this thread is more along the lines of small items and parts during a quick repair, not restoration or full paint. Mixing epoxy/ urethanes, cleaning guns, lines, pots, etc etc is a pita for one small bracket. And I agree.
 
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