Question again for the Behr paint guys… how does it hold up to bird droppings, hand prints, hand oils, etc.? I’ve seen some older Rapco jobs recently that worried me in those departments. Is it still an issue with Behr too since it’s flat? Or will the oils and stains come off? Can’t imagine you can use anything more than soap and water?
I started using Behr in 2016, so, 5.5 years. Not sure I can say it’s like new without touching up to see the difference, but it has no appearance of fading.
It does depend on what you spray. CARC has a heavier more adhesive surface and holds the paint extremely well. But even M1101 or 101 trailers hood the paint exceptionally well.
I test painted a sheet of 18 ga steel. No prep, didn’t clean it (wasn’t very oily or dirty). You couldn’t scrape the paint off once it cured.
All finishes will fade. There has been no staining issues I have seen from using the Behr paint.
I’m also super impressed with its ability to protect and repair canvas covers. If you have a cover that is starting to show some white or wear on it, paint it.
If you have a tear or the tarp has gone to threads, paint a piece of bedsheet as a patch (paint both sides smooth on and then roll a couple layers to blend in. It’s durability is amazing and it blends well. I have yet to have a patch come off or tear.
I see no benefit to Rapco, especially considering the cost difference.