--- title: "clear coat — Niche Verdict: Skip it (53/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/clear-coat" last_updated: "2026-07-09T22:50:42.205Z" locale: en meta: description: "a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 67% of clicks) — clear coat doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 67% of clicks) — clear coat doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "clear coat — Niche Verdict: Skip it (53/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **clear coat** **Skip it****53/100 ** a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 67% of clicks) — clear coat doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$1.3M** **Growth (1y)** **+144.0%** **Products** **16** **Brands** **8** was 16 a year ago **Sellers** **87** **Price range** **$5.42–$89.83** **Returns** **0.2%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 53/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **38** ×0.30 Growth **70** ×0.30 Competition **35** ×0.20 Quality gap **36** ×0.10 Returns **99** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +144.0% year over year. 26K13KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: May · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8× ## **Competition** - Rust-Oleum61% - Krylon11% - SprayMax9% - U-POL8% - SHERWIN WILLIAMS4% - Dupli-Color4% - Other (2 brands)4% The top 5 products take 67% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 8 brands and 87 sellers compete here. **Brands** **8 **▼falling was 16 a year ago **Sellers** **87** **Top 5 brand share** **92%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Rust-Oleum 334029 Painters Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint 12 oz Gloss Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31vIYUOGBNL.jpg) [**Rust-Oleum 334029 Painters Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint 12 oz Gloss Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BWOS5I) Rust-Oleum$6.514.7★93,83233%▲rising 2 ![Rust-Oleum 2X Automotive Enamel Custom Spray 5-in-1 Spray Paint 12 oz Gloss Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iph19aZuL.jpg) [**Rust-Oleum 2X Automotive Enamel Custom Spray 5-in-1 Spray Paint 12 oz Gloss Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVWQ1BSS) Rust-Oleum$10.044.6★1,60411%▼falling 3 ![Krylon K05515007 COLORmaxx Acrylic Clear Finish for Indoor/Outdoor Use Gloss Crystal Clear 11 Ounce (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318a4tUpudL.jpg) [**Krylon K05515007 COLORmaxx Acrylic Clear Finish for Indoor/Outdoor Use Gloss Crystal Clear 11 Ounce (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LFPD9YX) Krylon$5.424.6★37,8228%▲rising 4 ![U-POL Expert Color Protective Clearcoat Automotive Clearcoat Spray Paint Professional Grade Easy-To-Use Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kVFt4iVKL.jpg) [**U-POL Expert Color Protective Clearcoat Automotive Clearcoat Spray Paint Professional Grade Easy-To-Use Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJMF2NS3) U-POL$13.084.2★3108%▲rising 5 ![SprayMax 2K Glamour High Gloss Clear Coat | 2K Automotive Clear Coat Spray Paint | High Gloss Finishing Spray | UV-Resistant Scratch & Gasoline Resistant | Professional Grade 11.8 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51exqU9fgkL.jpg) [**SprayMax 2K Glamour High Gloss Clear Coat | 2K Automotive Clear Coat Spray Paint | High Gloss Finishing Spray | UV-Resistant Scratch & Gasoline Resistant | Professional Grade 11.8 oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0082LJMC6) SprayMax$27.104.6★17,3207%▲rising 6 ![Rust-Oleum 249087 Painters Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint 12 oz Matte Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TkzdDSyLL.jpg) [**Rust-Oleum 249087 Painters Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint 12 oz Matte Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BWORZE) Rust-Oleum$6.374.7★93,8326%▲rising 7 ![SHERWIN WILLIAMS Finish 1 Automotive Refinish Ultimate Overall Clearcoat (FC720) 1 Gallon | Medium Universal Hardener (FH612) 1 Quart Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5170AWqc+7L.jpg) [**SHERWIN WILLIAMS Finish 1 Automotive Refinish Ultimate Overall Clearcoat (FC720) 1 Gallon | Medium Universal Hardener (FH612) 1 Quart Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MR96I32) SHERWIN WILLIAMS$89.834.7★2,2334%▼falling 8 ![Rust-Oleum 249859 Painters Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint 12 oz Semi-Gloss Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wFlYO-zEL.jpg) [**Rust-Oleum 249859 Painters Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint 12 oz Semi-Gloss Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BWOSAS) Rust-Oleum$6.274.7★93,8324%▼falling 9 ![Dupli-Color EBCL01257 Clear Perfect Match Automotive Top Coat - 8 oz. Aerosol](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Mu3lhA4yL.jpg) [**Dupli-Color EBCL01257 Clear Perfect Match Automotive Top Coat - 8 oz. Aerosol**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00407NK6A) Dupli-Color$14.824.2★41,3994%▼falling 10 ![Rust-Oleum 7701830 Stops Rust Spray Paint 12 oz Gloss Crystal Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/317Ax7AL7aL.jpg) [**Rust-Oleum 7701830 Stops Rust Spray Paint 12 oz Gloss Crystal Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010NY95S) Rust-Oleum$6.464.7★46,5643%▼falling 11 ![Rust-Oleum 271913 Acrylic Enamel 2X Spray Paint 12 oz Gloss Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41srBHmY-ZS.jpg) [**Rust-Oleum 271913 Acrylic Enamel 2X Spray Paint 12 oz Gloss Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GKY46NJ) Rust-Oleum$7.444.7★4,6243%▲rising 12 ![Krylon I00500A00 12-Ounce Triple Thick Clear Glaze Aerosol Spray](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MGd+vBXVL.jpg) [**Krylon I00500A00 12-Ounce Triple Thick Clear Glaze Aerosol Spray**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001144TJC) Krylon$6.474.7★17,4932%▼falling 13 ![Auto Paint Clear Coat for Cars High Gloss Automotive Clear Coat Touch Up Paint Repair Car Automotive Peeling Repair Kit Repair Kit Pen 1.5 Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DTDMEjb+L.jpg) [**Auto Paint Clear Coat for Cars High Gloss Automotive Clear Coat Touch Up Paint Repair Car Automotive Peeling Repair Kit Repair Kit Pen 1.5 Oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH382X41) SENVEN$11.494.2★1,2322%▲rising 14 ![Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer High Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting & Art Craft Non-Yellow Clear Coat for Clay Wood Glass Metal Plastic Protect Boost Gloss Finish on Canvas Rock Painting Model](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Y5ON6AS7L.jpg) [**Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer High Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting & Art Craft Non-Yellow Clear Coat for Clay Wood Glass Metal Plastic Protect Boost Gloss Finish on Canvas Rock Painting Model**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLZCRPBG) MCTRHG$10.084.4★1,1472%▼falling 15 ![SprayMax USC 2k High Gloss Clearcoat Aerosol](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GOwfsPWHL.jpg) [**SprayMax USC 2k High Gloss Clearcoat Aerosol**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043B7UQY) SprayMax$27.064.5★7,1302%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 16 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 16 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Rust-Oleum 334029 Painters Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint 12 oz Gloss Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31vIYUOGBNL.jpg)**Rust-Oleum 334029 Painters Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint 12 oz Gloss Clear** Rust-Oleum**$6.51**4.7★93,832 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BWOS5I) [![Rust-Oleum 2X Automotive Enamel Custom Spray 5-in-1 Spray Paint 12 oz Gloss Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iph19aZuL.jpg)**Rust-Oleum 2X Automotive Enamel Custom Spray 5-in-1 Spray Paint 12 oz Gloss Clear** Rust-Oleum**$10.04**4.6★1,604 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVWQ1BSS) [![Krylon K05515007 COLORmaxx Acrylic Clear Finish for Indoor/Outdoor Use Gloss Crystal Clear 11 Ounce (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318a4tUpudL.jpg)**Krylon K05515007 COLORmaxx Acrylic Clear Finish for Indoor/Outdoor Use Gloss Crystal Clear 11 Ounce (Pack of 1)** Krylon**$5.42**4.6★37,822 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LFPD9YX) [![U-POL Expert Color Protective Clearcoat Automotive Clearcoat Spray Paint Professional Grade Easy-To-Use Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kVFt4iVKL.jpg)**U-POL Expert Color Protective Clearcoat Automotive Clearcoat Spray Paint Professional Grade Easy-To-Use Clear** U-POL**$13.08**4.2★310 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJMF2NS3) [![SprayMax 2K Glamour High Gloss Clear Coat | 2K Automotive Clear Coat Spray Paint | High Gloss Finishing Spray | UV-Resistant Scratch & Gasoline Resistant | Professional Grade 11.8 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51exqU9fgkL.jpg)**SprayMax 2K Glamour High Gloss Clear Coat | 2K Automotive Clear Coat Spray Paint | High Gloss Finishing Spray | UV-Resistant Scratch & Gasoline Resistant | Professional Grade 11.8 oz** SprayMax**$27.10**4.6★17,320 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0082LJMC6) [![Rust-Oleum 249087 Painters Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint 12 oz Matte Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TkzdDSyLL.jpg)**Rust-Oleum 249087 Painters Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint 12 oz Matte Clear** Rust-Oleum**$6.37**4.7★93,832 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BWORZE) [![SHERWIN WILLIAMS Finish 1 Automotive Refinish Ultimate Overall Clearcoat (FC720) 1 Gallon | Medium Universal Hardener (FH612) 1 Quart Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5170AWqc+7L.jpg)**SHERWIN WILLIAMS Finish 1 Automotive Refinish Ultimate Overall Clearcoat (FC720) 1 Gallon | Medium Universal Hardener (FH612) 1 Quart Included** SHERWIN WILLIAMS**$89.83**4.7★2,233 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MR96I32) [![Rust-Oleum 249859 Painters Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint 12 oz Semi-Gloss Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wFlYO-zEL.jpg)**Rust-Oleum 249859 Painters Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint 12 oz Semi-Gloss Clear** Rust-Oleum**$6.27**4.7★93,832 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BWOSAS) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**16% *“Product performed excellently”* **Paint Quality**10% *“it works great with my paints”* **Value For Money**9% *“Worth the Money”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**8% *“worked as advertised”* **Brightness/Shine/Glow**8% *“I am so happy with this Glow”* **Spray/Flow**7% *“This spray is awesome”* **Efficiency**7% *“2 part clear works good”* **Ease Of Use**7% *“Easy to use”* **Color**3% *“Clear in color”* **Durability**3% *“its nice to have a durable finish that looks”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Paint Quality**18% *“Smears paint”* **Spray/Flow**10% *“It didnt spray on very evenly”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“Bad quality”* **Adhesion/Stickiness**8% *“It didnt even stick”* **Value For Money**6% *“Over Priced”* **Brightness/Shine/Glow**4% *“not really that much shine”* **Color**3% *“does not yellow at all”* **Smell**3% *“Strong nasty smell”* **Ease Of Use**3% *“Difficult to use”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“The product does not match the description on the website”* #### **Top return reasons**- Paint Quality27% - Leak-Proof14% - Advertised Vs Actual Product11% - Functionality-Overall9% - Value For Money8% - Adhesion/Stickiness7% - Size-Overall7% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Smell2% - Color2%