Traditional Rust-Oleum is a basic oil-based acrylic paint, although modern water based versions are available.
They also make an oil-based acrylic clear coat that can be applied as a top coat.
Acrylic paints were the next generation after lacquers.
Paint of all types are just pigments captured within a matrix that can be applied and layered. Final shine depends on polish...and durability of shine depends on the harness and weatherability of the matrix.
I started my career at DuPont in the Paints and Pigments division. You can paint anything with amazing results with the right prep to bond it, and enough layers to polish and create the finish you want.
It just isn’t that hard to do.
