Metal Paint

Metal paint has come a long way in recent years. Before you decide to use metal paint, there are a few tips and tricks you should know.

Tips for Properly Using Metal Paint

If the metal surface to be painted has been previously painted and the metal paint is flaking or peeling, you will need to properly prepare the surface. You should treat the object you intend to apply metal paint to with a solution of three parts bleach to one part water to get it completely clean. Remove any loose metal paint with a wire brush or other scraper. Also, remove any rust with a wire brush or navel jelly.

You will always want to prime before applying metal paint. Double coats of primer will best ward off any future corrosion. If you are using metal paint on any metal that contains copper, be sure and use a metal paint primer specific to that to avoid discoloration of the finished coat.

Don’t ever use cheap metal paint. Acrylic latex paint will usually do the job, but for the best results, use a direct-to-metal gloss latex metal paint. You can apply this according to manufacturers directions without primer, but a primer will always produce better, longer lasting results for your metal paint projects.