Got the rubber off with brake parts cleaner , as was suggested to me in past posts. Took it right off, but still a messy job. Also took a little paint off, but no big deal there.
Washed the floor 5-6 times to decrease and get it clean, then I let it dry 24 hours. swept it clean with new broom. Filled all the holes and one crack with $20 Lowe's 2-part epoxy filler that really works nicely. Kinda like body filler only easier. Let it dry 8-10 hours, lightly sanded a few areas and cleaned again.
Just finished rolling on the Rustoleum, and spreading the flakes. Had two issues, although the epoxy rolled on very easily. I didn't use an extension pole, rolled it on with just the roller, working on my hands and knees so I could see the whole thing better and not miss anything. When I did this, I noticed a couple places that I could have filled with the epoxy filler, but no time to do it then.
One issue- I was worried that the two packs of flakes in the box, wouldnt be enough so I bought a third one. As I was going along, I was worried that I wouldn't have enough epoxy. As it turned out, I got the whole thing done with one can. Now I realize i could have rolled it on quite a bit thicker. I had the 2 1/2 car kit, and my garage isn't really that size, plus I rolled it over painted surface, instead of bare concrete, in which case, they say the coverage will be a lot more per gallon.
As I was getting finished, I realized I would have to use the third bag of flake. Opened it, and it was slightly different, not as much blue as the first two bags!!!!!
No way to stop now, so I used it, and I don't think it will even be really noticeable once everything dry. At that point I wish I lived across the street from Lowe's.
Anyway, it's in and drying. Camaro and some other stuff is outside the garage under tarps for the next several days. Can't wait to have it dry.
Debating whether or not to apply the clear coat over the top too.
Here are some tips from my experience:
1. Make sure you have everything you might possibly need, and then check about 3-4 more times.
2. Having somebody else to spread the flakes would help and not make you feel so rushed, however, then you are stuck with whatever kind of job they do. I had NO help, wife not interested in helping.
3. The pot life was longer than I had expected here in SW Florida, and it took me longer than I thought it would, mainly due to having to cut it in along the walls. Plan ahead.
4. Don't beat yourself up to much over the whole thing, No matter what you might have done if you had it to do over, it will still be light years ahead of what you had before, and once done, you guys will probably realize you did a good job.
5. I didn't use the concrete etch, because my floor was almost entirely painted before, but follow the directions for your floor.
6. I worried most of the time during the project, haha. When you do it, try to enjoy yourself more than I did. It is impressive to see the improvement as you go along. I think that if I had ever done this before, I wouldn't have stressed so much.
PS- Just went out to the utility room and looked out at the floor as it is drying, and dude, it WILL put a smile on your face, haha.