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Customer Reviews for Rust-Oleum Specialty 10 oz. Clear Reflective Finish Spray Paint (6-Pack)

Internet #202058511

Model #214944

Store SKU #1000167448

  • Semi transparent finish reflects light for superior visibility
  • Spray on mailboxes, trash cans, bicycles and more for safety
  • Spray paint covers up to 5 sq. ft. per can, indoor/outdoor use

Customer Reviews

  • 2.5
    out of 29 reviews
  • 40% recommend this product
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Disappointment
I read the directions carefully. I applied 3 coats lightly after applying silver metallic spray paint to my umbrella with ample drying time between coats. It definitely reflected nicely but hours later I noticed it rubbed off easily. I took a dry rag and wiped off the rest to make it even. Waste of money and effort. First photo is before I wiped the reflective paint off and the second is after.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportMay 22, 2024
Oh no, this is never what we expect to hear from our products. We need to know more to understand what may have gone wrong! Can you please give us a call at (800) 481-4785, and we would be more than happy to assist you further?
-Rust-Oleum Product Support 14 Rustoleum
    Excellent Product
    Needed reflective house numbers and didn't like what was out there. Used 3-4 coats and bam, they stand out!!
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      • Recommended
      7 found this review helpful
      Brilliant
      I have to say that I was very impressed with this reflective spray. I did some detailing and stenciling for lettering on my car. I followed the instructions and it came out pretty darn good during the day you can't really see the letters on my windshield as they are black. When you in a little bit of light is shined on to the lettering it really do stand out. I've uploaded my surveillance video from my garage where it's completely dark only the infrared light from the camera is shining on the car and those letters stand out and they look white in the night vision. I recommend this product highly.
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        • Recommended
        2 found this review helpful
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        • Verified Purchase
        It's Garbage!
        Applied according to directions on some house numbers I purchased. Doesn't work. Don't waste your time or money on this product!
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        Response from Rust-OleumSupportFeb 4, 2021
        Thank you for sharing your experience. Rust-Oleum Specialty Reflective Finish Spray Paint works best with several light coats. This coating will illuminate under direct headlights for nighttime visibility.
        - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3 Rustoleum
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          • Pro
          • Verified Purchase
          • Recommended
          Rating provided by a verified purchaser...
          Rating provided by a verified purchaser
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          • Verified Purchase
          Dont buy this
          Purchased to reflect light in a metal art piece. A shiney penny would reflect more light! This is like a clear coat. Waist of money.gloss whit paint would do better. And yes i applied several coats. Just waisted my time. And don't respond with one of your programmed response as the rest of the complaints here! Charles.
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          Response from Rust-OleumSupportAug 27, 2020
          Let's see what we can figure our Charles. Rust-Oleum Specialty Clear Reflective Spray Paint is a semitransparent finish that reflects light for nighttime visibility and safety. Surfaces painted with Reflective Finish appear bright when headlights illuminate it. Ideal for use on mailboxes, gates, trash cans, light posts, bicycles and driveway rocks. If the piece of art is not reflective when exposed to direct headlights, give us a call at 800-481-4785 so we can try to make things right.
          - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6 Rustoleum
            2 found this review helpful
            Works GREAT!!! I need to something to alert drivers to the large boulders in front of my property...
            Works GREAT!!! I need to something to alert drivers to the large boulders in front of my property at night. Now, you can't miss them. Nice clear coat so you don't have an ugly color to look at during the day. The rocks look natural now but with a great glow when the headlights hit it! Highly recommend!
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              6 found this review helpful
              Does not work well at all.
              Does not work well at all.
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              Response from Rust-OleumSupportOct 29, 2019
              That's not what we like to hear! To ensure the best results with Rust-Oleum Specialty Reflective Spray, 2-3 light coats need to be applied and the can needs to be shaken often during your application. This is a semi-transparent finish that reflects light for nighttime visibility and safety. Surfaces painted with Reflective Finish appear bright when headlights illuminate it.
              - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3 Rustoleum
                This product did not work as advertised. Was looking for a reflective paint for house numbers in ...
                This product did not work as advertised. Was looking for a reflective paint for house numbers in our condo complex on recommendation of the fire marshall. Didn't work.
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                Response from Rust-OleumSupportJul 3, 2019
                Thank you for your feedback! Rust-Oleum Specialty Reflective Spray is a semi-transparent finish that reflects light for nighttime visibility and safety. This product illuminates under direct light, such as headlights. For the best results, we recommend 2-3 lights coats. Do not apply heavy coats that look wet.
                - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3 Rustoleum
                • Verified Purchase
                I purchased a case of the product, fully hopping to...
                I purchased a case of the product, fully hopping to spray a work tool box that stand 5 feet tall by 6 foo wide. I work at a movable bridge and while the box is out of the way I didn’t eat to just put reflective tape all over it.I chose to paint one edge 4x5 with the coating, ended up doing all
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                Response from Rust-OleumSupportFeb 11, 2019
                Thank you for your feedback, Dave! We hope Rust-Oleum Specialty Reflective Finish Spray Paint will continue to meet your expectations for years to come!
                - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3 Rustoleum
                • Verified Purchase
                Doesn’t work. Waste of money. ...
                Doesn’t work. Waste of money.
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                Response from Rust-OleumSupportJan 31, 2019
                Let's talk through this, Collin! Keep in mind that Rust-Oleum Specialty Clear Reflective Finish Spray contains reflective particles and must be built up on the surface using 2-3 light coats for the best results. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5 Rustoleum
                • Verified Purchase
                I've tried this twice with the same results. It's nothing more than clear spray paint. It does no...
                I've tried this twice with the same results. It's nothing more than clear spray paint. It does not reflect light at all. I've used it on concrete, wood, and my mailbox, among other surfaces. Zero difference between treated and untreated.
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                Response from Rust-OleumSupportJan 3, 2019
                That is not what we like to hear, Pete! our Rust-Oleum Specialty Clear Reflective Finish Spray contains reflective particles, and must be built up on the surface using 2-3 light coats for the best results. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2 Rustoleum
                  1 found this review helpful
                  I had purchased other reflective spray paints, this one was the only one I liked the most out of ...
                  I had purchased other reflective spray paints, this one was the only one I liked the most out of all of them. However there is not enough reflective beads per spray. So what worked great for me, was heavy sprays and slow motion. This way it allowed more reflective beads to build up per layer. My base coat is a plain Matt Black, Rust-Oleum spray paint. Upon talking to other manufacturers about spray paints, I've found out that all spray paints are not treated the same. So try using another base spray paint and you might get better results. This Paint does give a foggy paint look (Glaze), however on my project, I love the Foggy (Glaze) look.
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                  Response from Rust-OleumSupportNov 5, 2018
                  Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Eddie! For the best results with Rust-Oleum Specialty Reflective Finish Spray, apply 2 to 3 light coats 1 to 2 minutes apart. The effect works best when light coats are applied instead of heavy coats. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5 Rustoleum
                    • Recommended
                    7 found this review helpful
                    I sprayed it on concrete curb to keep cars from...
                    I sprayed it on concrete curb to keep cars from hitting it. Did not work at all.
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                    Response from Rust-OleumSupportJun 27, 2018
                    Something is amiss here, Robert. The effect from the Rust-Oleum Specialty Reflective Finish Spray works best when light coats are applied. For the best results, make sure to shake the can approximately 4 seconds for every 15 seconds of use. Hold the can upright 10 to 16 inches from the surface and spray in a steady back-and-forth motion, slightly overlapping each stroke. If this is used on a street curb, we do highly recommend contacting your local authorities to ensure you are following all laws and regulations for that project. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5 Rustoleum
                    • Verified Purchase
                    I purchased this product believing that a more reflective surface on a concrete curb would make t...
                    I purchased this product believing that a more reflective surface on a concrete curb would make the curb more visible - particularly at night - and reduce the trip hazard. And it made no improvement at all. Perhaps this was not a good application for this product because the surface was too rough but I saw no indication of this problem as I made my initial purchase.
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                    Response from Rust-OleumSupportMay 23, 2018
                    Something is amiss here, Bob! For the best results with Rust-Oleum Specialty Reflective Spray, apply 2 to 3 light coats 1 to 2 minutes apart. Do not apply heavy coats that look wet. The effect works best when light coats are applied. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5 Rustoleum
                    • Verified Purchase
                    I applied 6 cans of reflective paint to the 6"...
                    I applied 6 cans of reflective paint to the 6" high x 40 ft long curbs at the entrance and it does not show reflection at all
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                    Response from Rust-OleumSupportMar 14, 2018
                    Uh-oh, that is not what we like to hear, Robert. The effect from the Rust-Oleum Specialty Reflective Finish Spray works best when light coats are applied. For the best results, make sure to shake the can approximately 4 seconds for every 15 seconds of use. Hold the can upright 10 to 16 inches from the surface and spray in a steady back-and-forth motion, slightly overlapping each stroke. If this is used on a street curb, we do highly recommend contacting your local authorities to ensure you are following all laws and regulations for that project. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5 Rustoleum
                    • Verified Purchase
                    1 found this review helpful
                    Easy to spray, not as reflective as expected. Maybe need...
                    Easy to spray, not as reflective as expected. Maybe need 3 coats
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    7 found this review helpful
                    you have to use a clear primer or any light color you want to show up in daylight
                    Great stuff dont apply much. Not to wet look just lightly then get way back and shine your lights on it! Baa-Da-Bing
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                      • Recommended
                      8 found this review helpful
                      Not what i was hoping for!
                      Not what i was hoping for!
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                      Response from Rust-OleumSupportJul 18, 2017
                      Uh-oh, that was not the intention. Rust-Oleum Specialty Reflective Spray is a semi-transparent finish that reflects light for nighttime visibility and safety. Please keep in mind that surfaces painted with Reflective Finish appear bright when headlights illuminate it. This product is suitable for use on metal, wood, plastic, concrete or masonry. Rustoleum
                      • Verified Purchase
                      1 Star Review
                      Rating provided by a verified purchaser
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                      • Verified Purchase
                      It Stated that I could use this on rocks which I did without any results, it was a waste of money...
                      It Stated that I could use this on rocks which I did without any results, it was a waste of money as there wasn't any results that was described on the can and in the advertisement. Thank You
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                      Response from Rust-OleumSupportDec 8, 2016
                      Uh oh, that's not what we like to hear, Gary! When applying Rust-Oleum Specialty Reflective Spray Paint, we recommend applying 2-3 light coats 1-2 minutes apart. It is important to not apply heavy, wet coats. Surfaces will appear bright when headlights illuminate it at night. Rustoleum
                      • Verified Purchase
                      Good protection for exterior painted surfaces, in roadway applications.
                      Dries quite clear (unless too heavy a coating is applied, then it could turn pure-white surfaces slightly towards slightly yellowish...). And is an excellent clear coat sealant for exterior situations where some reflectivity is helpful.
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                      • DIY
                      • Verified Purchase
                      • Recommended
                      2 found this review helpful
                      TO CLOSE
                      SOME PEOPLE HAVE TO KEEP IN MIND THAT THEY MAY BE SHINNING A LIGHT ON THE REFLECTIVE SPRAY FROM TO CLOSE . IT S NOT DESIGNED FOR THAT .THINK OF TRAFFIC SIGNES.YOU SEE THE LIT UP SIGN FROM A DISTENCE AND WHEN YOU GET TO CLOSE YOU LOOSE THE REFLECTIVNESS AND SEE THE SIGN WITH YOUR HEAD LIGHST
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                      • DIY
                      • Recommended
                      16 found this review helpful
                      Reflective Spray
                      Product sprayed on easily, seems to have good adhesion and is very visible at night when a light hits it.
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                      • Verified Purchase
                      • Recommended
                      7 found this review helpful
                      Not as Advertised
                      Like the other reviews, it does not reflect no matter how much you use. A waste of time & money.
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                      • Pro
                      9 found this review helpful
                      Useless.
                      This product did not work for us. I needed a reflective paint to mark a driveway entrance to our condo. I followed the directions to clean before painting. I sprayed the edge lines and the post on each side of the drive. The product did not show when hit by lights.
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                      • DIY
                      • Verified Purchase
                      17 found this review helpful
                      Terrible product
                      The spray did not reflect no matter how much or how little we tried on different surfaces. Also yellowed on top of white paint.
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                      • Verified Purchase
                      22 found this review helpful
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