Sunlight proof clear paint?

[jhovel]

Is there such a thing? I once again need to repaint our external timber doors, as the previous finish has disappeared again after about 5 years or so...
Most pigmented paint seems to last 10 to 20 years here.
Anyone have any good ideas or should I just grin and bear it every 5 years until I'm too old to open a can of paint... :)

[China]

I have no first hand knowledge of it , although I believe they use Rutins plastic coating in the UK
also what about marine clear finishes

[jhovel]

Thanks for that. I checked it out and it is only suitable indoors (not UV stable). Apaprt from that it sounds OK. Very similar or the same as Estapol Urethane 2-pack clear.

[Beardy]

5 years or so is a good run out of a clear finish, I think you have done well.

[woodPixel]

Three I can think right off my head: UV Polyurethane, Epoxy with a UV stabiliser added in, and 2-pack automotive clear.

-- Polyurethane Coatings | AI Coatings (http://www.aicoatings.com.au/polyurethane/)
-- https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EPOXY-RESIN-Ultra-CLEAR-Casting-2-1-3-Ltr-kit-UV-Platinum/143089848136 (this stuff is FANTASTIC)
-- https://www.repco.com.au/en/car-care-panel/paint/auto-paints/repco-acrylic-lacquer-top-clear-coat-400g-raltc400g/p/A9445492 (this is an aerosol, but their 1L sprayable is a good price)

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

5 years or so is a good run out of a clear finish, I think you have done well.

:aro-u: This.

[rob streeper]

Marine spar varnish. Not quite clear but slightly amber.

[dai sensei]

I use a good Car Clear Lacquer

[RossM]

3 coats of Sikkens Cetol Marine Teak, and a final coat of Sikkens Cetol Marine Gloss.
(Note: the Marine products - NOT the Cetolol from Bunnings)

You will still need an annual maintenance coat - light sanding & a coat of clear.

There are NO magic clear exterior finishes.