Looking to Spray Paint over Enamel! (Metal Sconce)

Hello! First time poster. I recently purchased two bright red metal wall sconces that I'd like to paint over (I want them a nice pumpkin orange color!)

Ive been reading a lot about how to paint over enamel, but I'm still pretty confused on what I should do.

Before looking into how to do this, I bought some of the Rustoleum Painters Touch spray paint in the perfect orange color. I can return it if need be, but I'd like to be sure of what I need before I go back to the store (the employees in the NYC Home Depot aren't the most helpful/knowledgeable, so I like to arrive prepared hehe)

Please let me know if you have any experience or advice about spray painting over enamel. I will sand, prime or strip if I need to, but the last thing I want to do is ruin the sconces by trying something that wont work.

Thanks so much and sorry for the lengthy post!

(heres a link to the sconces so you can see what exactly i'm trying to cover up: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban...entid=SALE_APT)

 

One of the paint pro's should be along, in the meantime I'll opine.

My first concern would be how hot the fixture gets from the bulb, although I notice it's only rated for 40w. Compact fluorescent would probably be best; save on electricity and keep the temp down.

For surface prep I think you could simply give it a cleaning - alcohol or thinner - and paint away. You could give it a light sanding as well, but I don't know that it's going to be a big deal. Pay attention to recoat times if you are going to put more than one coat on.

 

Cleaning like TG said is probably all that is needed but it never hurts to sand. Not heavy duty sanding - just a quick scuff sand with 220 grit.

 

thanks for the help!!! - I will def give the sconces a cleaning and a light sand. My main concern was with the paint type that I would be using (the rustoleum painters touch spray paint, which says it is oil based) and if i would need a primer or not.

 

Primer is only needed for raw substrates, adhesion issues or stains non of which should apply to your project.