ProtectaClear 1 Oz. Clear, Protective Coating for Metal.

UPDATE: I left my original review below though I've updated my overall rating to 5 stars. Everbrite reached out and is sending me a replacement product. Awesome product (which I knew) and awesome customer service. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I really like this product so this is a difficult review to write. The product itself is the best on the market to seal and keep the bright finish on many metals. I have used it on brass, copper and bronze for years and it protects the metal and keeps it finished the way you want it. However, it is essential not to brush or dip from the original container to avoid introducing contaminants and other particulates that could make their way to your work piece. I always pour what I intend to use into a smaller container to use it. I generally use a glass or stainless steel container depending on what I intend to dip and never pour anything back to the original container. I've found that for bright finish metals, it works best when the work piece is dipped. Then you can use a cut piece of newspaper to wick away excess as gravity draws it to a hanging drop at the bottom of a work piece. The only other issue I have experienced is iridescence (rainbowing on the surface of brightly finished material). This can often be mitigated with another coat. The reason for this review has nothing to do with the product or how it works. The container failed in my case. In about a year, rust spots developed on the inside of the container. The outside of the can was in perfect shape. The rust on the inside of the can ruined the product by turning it a pale shade of brown with bits of rust particulates. Disappointed for the price that the container failed in about a year and ruined what was left of the product. Especially since I am so careful about using it and sealing it back up to avoid the introduction of contaminants. Next time I may resort to pouring the contents in a glass container with a lid. What is odd is that I've used the larger size 16oz and even 32oz containers over the same period of time in the past, which also come in steel containers, and never had this issue.

Oura customer service provides little to no advice on how to protect your ring and the reps know very little of the build material which is important when figuring out enamels and/or protective clear coats. To preface I have the Oura Ring Gen 3 Horizon Rose Gold, and I wear it on my left hand index finger (non-dominant hand) I took a chance on ProtectaClear and very happy I did! I did 4 applications/layers (Did not apply/dip whole ring) by brushing on the outer layer. I wore latex gloves and put the ring on my index finger and did circular motions with a small sponge applicator on the face and edges of the ring, but avoiding the inside so it doesn't effect the sensors. I have wore the Oura Ring for a few months with the ProtectaClear and I have not been cautious on protecting it from objects or grabbing items because I want to truly see how well it protects the ring. I also wear the O. Sleeve (expensive but necessary) and Ring Wrapper (I wear both) when I workout/lift because I know the bars will 100% scratch it. Outside of lifting I do not wear the protection sleeves. Also to note the O. Sleeve and Ring Wrapper work amazingly during workouts and the Oura Ring doesn't get damaged. I have put 255lbs benching, 50+Lbs dumbbells, 170lbs double D Row Handle Attachment, etc and no issues at all. So I highly recommend this combo! Also, the ProtectaClear doesn't do anything to the color or make it less/more glossy. Which was something I didn't know how the ProtectaClear would or wouldn't do. I don't know how this would protect on the Matte Black/Stealth but I would assume it would turn the Matte look to a glossy look. So I would be cautious to use this on Stealth. The only thing I don't know about with ProtectaClear on the Oura Ring is how often do I need to reapply. I've seen anything from 6 Months to 2 years. I'm leaning more towards 6 Months for reapplication since forums reported that for heavily used metallics using ProtectaClear should reapply every 6 Months to 12 Months. Overall, very happy with ProtectaClear on my Oura Ring and have truly put this ring and ProtectaClear through a lot of wear and tear (banging it against hard items, grabbing keys/metallic items, etc) with literally no scratches. Simple water and wipe down will shine it back to normal to get smudges off the ring. Hopefully this helped because there isn't a lot of information out there to help Oura Ring owners to protect their ring.

I bought ProtectaClear to seal some of my jewelry pieces that were starting to tarnish quickly, and I’m really impressed with how well it works. The finished coating is smooth, clear, and doesn’t change the color of the metal. My gold plated and silver pieces look brand new again and stay that way much longer. It does have a strong smell while applying, but once it dries and cures, the jewelry looks great and feels completely smooth. A little goes a long way, so the bottle will last a long time. How to use it: Clean the jewelry first and make sure it’s completely dry. Shake the bottle and apply a thin, even coat using the small applicator sponge or brush. Let it dry without touching it for about an hour, and then allow it to fully cure (I let mine sit overnight). That’s it — once cured, the coating is hard, clear, and helps protect against tarnish, fingerprints, and skin oils. Overall, this is a great product if you make jewelry or want to protect your favorite pieces from tarnishing or turning your skin green. I’m very happy with the results!

I’ve used this in the past and it’s great stuff. Only thing about this particular size is that the bottle is very small and about half full.

The 4 stars is for quick delivery. Can’t rate the product because i can’t open it. It says cut open, once you take the lid off. I have tried punching through the tin but I just have a lot of punch marks and no penetration. I will try a chisel next, I don’t want to use a drill or cutting saw because it will put metal shavings in the liquid. There is probably an easy way, some instructions would be helpful. I had read reviews about contaminated liquid rusting the tin and ruining the product so that is what I am trying to avoid. Frustrated and annoyed.

Very weak coat. I got it to coat bijouterie since it oxidises very quickly on my skin causing allergy. Few pieces covered in at least 2 layers oxidised by the end of the day. I don’t know how many coats I would need to do to avoid this but I don’t have that much time. Also, it’s not very clear immediately that the solution will drip and leave a lot of drops on the piece unless you remove it constantly until drying. Another solution that dripped on the surface is impossible to remove, this one can be just scratched with the nail. Do not recommend.

Easy to use as the liquid is self leveling.

J'ai bien suivi les instructions. J'ai passé une première couche du liquide à l'aide d'un petit pinceau sur des boucles d'oreilles dorées et sur une grosse bague toute dorée aussi. Après la 1re couche, déception ! Le doré avait viré en un orange léger, suffisamment pour faire pacotille. J'ai passé la 2e couche, en mettant peu de produit aussi et toujours en laissant sécher toute une nuit. ET LÀ, MIRACLE ! La teinte est un très beau doré particulièrement brillant. Franchement, que ce soit les boucles d'oreilles ou la bague, on dirait de l'or. Évidemment je recommande vivement ce produit qui certes est cher, mais il en faut tellement peu que cela vaut l'investissement.

I haven't tried this product yet but everyone I no said it's great stuff so I will see.