Proper surface prep is essential for spray paint adhesion, so sand or brush off all loose paint and rust spots. Because shiny ...

Rust-Oleum's Rusty Metal Primer is a king size can (24-oz) of painting power. It has an unusually-wide spray nozzle that provides a wide band of paint that makes it feel like you're using a spray gun.

Paint will adhere best to surfaces that Fiorilli describes as, “clean, dull and dry.” Whether you’re painting a plastic planter, a metal picture frame, or a piece of wood furniture, you’ll ...

Spray in short smooth strokes from side to side across the metal, holding the can about 10 inches from the surface. Two coats of primer should be plenty. Step 4.

The paint is applied in the form of a spray. ACS/JHUAPL. DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION. We’ve all been there: You put your hand on a metal surface like a bench, ...

Haber also recommends lacquer-based spray paint because it won’t crack when you apply it to flexible surfaces and is less likely to streak (go for a rust-resistant variety, if you’re painting ...