How to Paint With METALLIC Spray Cans (What you need to know!)
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Metallics spray paint can be difficult to work with. In this video we discuss reflective finish metallic spray paint, how to use it properly, and what you need to know about it.
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The 10-15 timing rule for second coat was a great piece of info for me. Thanks!
Glad I could help.
Hi Brad about the clear coat, I'm a scale modeler, so I need to protect my "toys", I tried everything with my airbrush and only two things work for me, use a 2K without solvents, very difficult find and expensive because we need liquid to paint, and Wax, yes the wax is the best int his case, I know in USA the is a product called Future bright, is a product for floors, in my case I bought from Spain a Bosque Verde floor wax is the same thing but with less "ingredients", the thing is you are looking for Acrylic based wax and this thing will protect your paint without destroy the finish.
Oh nice. So you wax over this reflective finish?
I was able to clear coat and metallic gold paint job on a guitar by using spray paint lacquer by Rust-Oleum. It came out beautifully. My only downfall was that I did not apply enough layers and I did not wait long enough for the lacquer to cure.
I'm curious as well. Was it mirror finish? What clear coat did you use exactly? Thank you.
I've learnt that you can bypass it by first applying the metallic paint, then spray on thinner for metalizer (although not from a spray can, which would make it more accessible for those of us who doesn't have a spray paint gun lol) and then clear coat it, and still keep the metallic effect. I haven't tried it myself so can't speak from own experience, but I know I've seen videos of it here on CZcams. Hopefully they maybe can make it for spray canisters in a near future.
I spray metallic paint, then clear coat or lacquer then spray the metallic paint again. I spray psint furniture knobs and pulls. Spray paint wears down on these. If you do it yhe way I suggest, it will wear down to the other layer of metallic paint 😁
I really appreciate that tip at the end. Thanks!
Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.
I'm here because I bought that spray. I need to spray paint this little table. Thank you for sharing.
This looks amazing. I’ve just bought the Rustoleum Metallic Spray paint in bright gold. It’s my first time doing this so want to get it right. I’ve watched some tutorials where people haven’t sanded, primed or cleaned the item before spraying. I want to spray things like vases and furniture legs do I need to prep them in the same way. They are not typically items that I will be moving around often. Thank you :)
You should prep them like this, but if you’re not doing anything with them it’s less important.
I have been looking all over for a gold frame for a wedding gift for a client….it’s been difficult finding the right size needed so I am going to attempt spraying a metal one I have found….I am crossing fingers and toes that it looks as nice as your mirror 🤞🏻… thanks for your tips on the beautiful diy!
Cheers. If you’re painting metal I suggest you use primer as well.
Wow! That turned out SO nice! Thank you so much for posting this. I love that finish 😍 It's xactly the look I'm going for.
I brushed on watered down pva glue as a clear coat, I left a few days then just buffed with a cotton cloth, looks decent to be fair for a 1st trial
Intriguing option
Thank you for keeping it so simple and real and easy to follow....I found this excellent!
you had me at "what am I a seal".
Great video!! Now I know how to use one when i purchase because i was going to use a top coat n that would have been bad. Also, ur great to look at 😍 thanks brad.
I learn that clear coating metallic sprays does not work a few years ago. Tried it and it messed up a perfect chrome finish. The item was a car windshield waterjet so I though clear coat would have helped with the weather.
You chromed your windshield?
No the little water jet on the hood of the car that spays the water for the windshield wiper. The two on the car was chrome plated plastic but weather got to them and they looked terrible so I removed them and spray chromed them.
They looked great after the chrome spray but when I tried to put on a clear coat the whole finished got really dull and unattractive. I actually tried it twice before I gave up on the clear coat idea.
Oh, I see. That makes sense.
Just happened on a way.
Lay down a white base over your primer. Put 2 or 3 very light dustings of the metallic.
Immediately hit it with 2 light coats of clear then straight to a another coat of the metallic.
Did several pieces this way and they look good. No cracking or crinkling. Nice polished look but not glossy.
Not sure about durability but I'll find out soon enough as i literally just painted my garage door handle today.
That’s interesting. You’re putting Metallica back over the clear coat at the end?
Great info as always!!!!!!
Thank you.
Thanks for another spray-can video Brad. Keep them coming my friend!
Thanks Jack!
You do great work.. I believe I may have something that works well for the top coat and adds shine.. Its my absolute favorite to use on all my projects.. Minwax Helmsman Spar urethane in the spray can.. I like the clear, or semi gloss.. I tried it on wood and metal over gold and silver metallic spray paint and it did very nice..
Really? Without taking away that reflective quality? That’s awesome. Great to hear!
Duplicolor 1K clear works with it like a charm
That’s surprising, but I’m glad to hear it.
Great video and very helpful info Brad, Thank You Cheers
In the dirtbike industry about 2many years back, I saw an AWSOME almost indestructable all kinda COOL chromes! Good stuff!!!
Great presentation Sir.
Thank you
I use triple thick clearcoat on this not when I’m using glass or anything but for wooden furniture and stuff like that and I’ve never had any problems at all with it even the poly spray The green bottle I’ve used with no issues make sure you use a gloss though Def not matte
Worth subbing to very professional approach and helpful to beginners
Thank you so much for all the tips in this video.
Hey Brad, great video! I have the bell set to notify me of new video's but I guess my bell is broken cause I haven't been getting notified. Just thought I would let you know in case others are having this issue.
I have a question for you about filling holes in a guitar. I bought one of those Gibson Firebird zero guitars. In case your'e unaware of this guitar - it's basically a cheap Gibson, prices range from $400 to $600 brand new with a nice padded gig bag. It has special Gibson pickups in it that are not that good. The body style is basically an upside down Firebird. It's made of pine and has cheap tuners on it and uses Korean pots. If you check out the reviews on it you will see it gets terrible reviews and it well deserves that bad PR lol. I bought it from a guy here on You Tube strictly for one purpose - to completely customize it and see if people would show an interest in it.
OK so I bought a new Bridge and tailpiece for it - the style thats in it right now is just a simple wrap around bridge with no tailpiece. This thing is so horribly off balanced that the front of it has actually made impressions into the wood due to the strings being tightened, bad idea Gibson! I knew I would have to drill two holes for the new tailpiece but I was unaware that the existing holes for the current bridge are too wide for a traditional ABR1 style. So my plan is to fill in those holes and drill new holes to match my new bridge. I will be repainting the whole guitar as well, so my question is what would you use to fill in those holes that i don't need? I have Elmers wood filler and was going to just use that but I thought about you and wondered if you knew of something better. Thanks in advance!
Drill the holes that are there up to the nearest size of dowel that you can get. Make sure you don’t go too big. Cut a couple pieces of dowel about 2 inches too long for the holes. Coat the insides of the holes with glue and hammer the dowels in. Wipe away excess glue and wait a day, then cut flush and sand smooth.
That sounds like a fun project. I hope it goes well for you.
oh hey thats a great idea, thanks Brad!
First view!! Lol Edit: Good info. You saved me from screwing up a pedal with a clear coat.
Glad to be of use.
Looks good! The Triple Glaze works great for me. Nice glossy finish
What an adorable voice!
Oh lord jesus! I'm definitely subscribing
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Wow that looks new now.
Thanks, Brad! This video really helps.
Glad to hear it
I bought this exact spray paint for my P bass pickup covers. I orders a pack of four that are white. My plan is to scuff them up, use some plastic primer, than hit them with this stuff three times. I'm glad I came here first, I didn't know you couldn't use clear coat but it makes sense. :) Should I skip the plastic primer? This stuff seems pretty hardcore. Might not need it. Thanks for the upload!
Use the primer. This stuff is actually relatively fragile.
@@BradAngove Oh. Fragile? Thanks for the heads up. I'll let you know how it turns out.
I hope it goes well.
5:30 Jesus Christ! Brad's been taking film editing tips from Japanese horror movies :)
Hahaha awesome.
Thank you!!
I sprayed two photo frames gold without infos right away spontanously.
I going to strip my son's bike frame down to the metal and do some kind of paint on there. It probably doesn't matter whether I have a protective layer or not, he's going to scratch and mar the hell out of it anyway.
Haha fair enough
Montana Gold spray paints can be sprayed with their varnish over them, including the metallics. They are also an amazing mirror finish!
I’m not getting that with the Montana gold at all
You can use Allclad ii Aqua Clear spray over it, no problem.
Interesting. I’ll have to try that out some time.
Well done video, good choice in music...thank you.
Thanks
I want to paint the silver metal base of my couch to gold. What do I need to do? Rustoleum spray paint seems to be what people are saying they use. What are the easiest steps to do this?
1. Scrub with Scotch Brite pad.
2. Protect white leather with free-hand shield? What is this? (and scotch tape)
3. Spray Rustoleum gold paint in sweeping motion spurts with respirator on. Apply extra layers within 10-15 minutes.
4. Dry.
Is that really it?
That’s it. Clean after sanding. I absolutely wouldn’t just use a freehand shield on a white couch though. You should be covering that thing as much as possible. I would probably cut some garbage bags into sheets and mask as much of the couch as practicable.
@@BradAngove Okay, will do. Thanks so much for the quick reply!
Was hoping to see the final piece hanging on wall
We used it as the seating chart at my wedding and it got broken… because alcohol.
Thank you 🙏
Loved the color! ❤️
I love you. You make it look so easy
I have quite a bit of practice.
epoxy resin as a shiny top coat is all I can think of.
Gotta love those scotch brites
Indeed!
I used clear coat and it looks ok
Glad to hear it
So quick question since I'm doing this for the first time. I'm working with Krylon Metallic gold foil spray paint. and I'm assuming I put it on too heavy as it seems to either bubble up in area's or I wasn't waiting long enough when I started between coats.
The thing is it looks like a matte gold. Is it because I'm applying it too heavy? I noticed since you said you can't clear coat metallic paints that I probably applied it wrong. Should I just sand it down or use paint stripper and try again? Thanks
I'm also painting an arcade stick body so it's made of plastic. I got a can of Rustoleum Metallic gold so if I have to strip the paint I'll just apply a a black primer base coat then just wait for it to dry then hit it with the metallic gold?
You’ll want to at least sand it back smooth and possibly all the way off, yes. Try a test piece. If you apply it too heavy it can bubble. To thin and it doesn’t get shiny enough.
If you’re painting plastic you’ll want to start with an adhesion promoter or plastic compatible primer.
Love the finished product. I never heard the color or number of the paint. I realize this video is a couple years old but if you remember can you please share.
It’s just the “reflective gold” from rustoleum.
I wonder if it makes a difference if the base is matte black as opposed to a white color. Is the metallic paint opaque enough for it not to matter?
I think after a couple coats of gold it’s unlikely to have any impact. It’s fairly opaque.
Wow eye candy 😍😍
Great video. If im spray painting metal do you recommend using the rustoleum primer before layering on the metallic spray paint?
Yes, it helps with adhesion.
I did same on candle holder but some part went to be very thick and some part not 😬
If your spray has primer in it do you need to prime metal before painting?
Arguably no, but I always recommend using an actual primer and then paint separately. The combo products tend to be less reliable.
What about protecting it with a wax. Saw it on another video during my research
I’ve never tried. Interesting thought though.
Thanks for saving me from clear coating my finished product. Also, what is the first song that was used in this video? Thanks
Thinking about using metal spray on a pre-made, paintable-stainable grade wood rangehood....have you ever finished wood to look like metal using spray?
I have yes.
I heard no mention of the Crackle Finish? 😢
I have a video on crackle finish, but this isn’t it.
How do I stop it from being sticky to the touch even days after spraying ?? I tried one with the clear coat noticed exactly what you said dull!
How heavily did you apply it? And was it cold when you did so?
Can this be sprayed on cloth/plastic? Would it peel off? I'm trying to spray paint an umbrella jellyfish diffuser to make the surface reflective for use with a white translucent umbrella...
You’ll want to use adhesion promoter if you’re doing it on plastic. See my video on how to paint plastic parts properly.
Does using a primer help with longetivty? I'm spray painting my metal bed frame with this metallic gold but I'm really worried about how it will last. I am priming first but it's my first time ever spray painting so I'm nervous.
The primer assists with adhesion, and consequently, longevity yes. This type of paint is not very durable regardless unfortunately. It won’t stick properly if you don’t use primer though.
Great video! Very helpful & answered all my questions. Also you did a really nice clean job! I just got a respirator too, do you think it’s important to wear goggles (like ones that seal around your eyes or just clear safety glasses) or is it typically ok to not use one, I just don’t want to go to the hardware store again
All I can really say about the googles is that I generally don’t wear them.
Hello I have this throne chair I bought for my business and just realize that it came damage in the front. Like a broken piece in a line what would you recommend to use to fix it? It's a silver color
Take a look at the Mohawk furniture repair kits.
Thank you. I'm relieved that I wont have to learn guilding. I have a question; if its a coffie table would you put a clear top spray to protectfrom scratching ?
I think I noted this in the video. This paint generally doesn’t work well with clear. I haven’t had any successful trials using clear over it; it gets hazy.
It’s not very durable though, so some scratch protection would be nice. I think some people have left suggestions on that in the comments.
I want to paint an old (1890) chandelier and make it shine , how can I do this ?
Do you think using newspaper to cover the glass would suffice rather than using what you used?
Yes. You just need to make sure it sits flat. Use some masking tape to be safe.
Wonderful details and it looks terrific! Especially helpful on the clear coat info.🎃
Another question! Sorry. So does it matter if my mirror is dark brown? Will it look weird spray painted silver?
As long as you achieve full coverage it shouldn’t matter.
Have you done a video on fixing clear coat nicks and chips. If not please do.
What kind of clear coat are you referring to?
I have a dbs imperia by diamond amplifications. Not sure if they do acrylic or other
The method for fixing chips depends on what kind of paint it is. You’ll probably want to find that out.
Brad there is a Rustolem spray paint i want to use in my classic car interior its the 2xs primer metallic white or aslo known as the pearl essence white can you please help me out and and do a video showing me what kind of primer to use and what clear coat to use and how to get the best results with it ? it would be so helpful especially if i could see it and your techniques
What kind of result are you looking for? A full gloss pearl finish?
@@BradAngove kinda yeah but really mostly what the best looking finish i could get from that paint and your way of getting it from it . You know like seeing if you would be willing to kinda be the go between so i dont blow money that I can't really afford to blow and not get good results from like for instance is it going to look too thin and show the primer through it so I was kind of hoping that you would be willing to sort of be the guinea pig in it no offense just I noticed that you're really good with spray paints and I look up to the things that you do with them in your videos and was sure that I would get the proper information from you and seeing it in video helps me decide whether it's going to be the right look for me if that makes sense to you also i forgot to mention my surface is already down to bare metal so im sure that is some helpful info for you if you should take on this task for me. And i hope that you will ;) as i want to get it right the 1st time and i think with your help is the only chance i have of that and seeing what results you get on video from the said paint ;)
@@BradAngove are you up for the task ?
I’ve already created that content luckily. You would simply use Rustoleum’s enamel primer, give it two days to dry, scuff lightly with 600 grit, then spray your white.
Give that a couple days to dry as well, and then follow my video on how to get a professional looking clear coat with spray cans.
@@BradAngove ok what color primer for the best finish ? And i still use a primer even though its a 2xs paint with primer ? I would rather a metal flake paint job but i cant find a white metal flake spray paint :( so this was the next best thing
oh my 🙈I just spraypainted my dark brown mirror with a silver metallic ish spray today... I did not prep it or anything actually.. I just washed it 🙈🙈 I was happy about my result ( for my first time) but now I am curious about how long it will last 🤣 Thank god it was a ugly old simple mirror 🙏🏻
Hopefully it stays without any problems. I’m sure it’s not getting a lot of wear and tear haha.
Brad Angove haha🤣🙈I carried it upstairs a couple of hours later and it went some kind of " patchy" ( the dark brownish colour showed through )🙈I think I have to spray it once or twice more 🤷🏼♀️ It says " fast dry" but not completely herded ( is that an english word😂) before 24 hours 🤷🏼♀️🙏🏻 I think I should have sprayed it again within 10 to 15 minutes as you said? 🤓💆🏼
That probably would have helped.
Amazing!
Thank you.
Hey is there a way to get that mirror finish like the cap of what you sprayed with?
With spray cans? This is the closest that I’ve found.
i think a high gloss black primer usually works, then put it on.
I can’t tell if that was a joke or not, but never use gloss for your primer. It creates adhesion problems.
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What was the color you used what kinda gold was that it turned out really good dude
you are good!
I want to use the rustoleum metallic silver for a accent stenciling on a tabletop. Since it’s a high use table top, I need to seal it. Will that change the metallic look?
Yes. This stuff isn’t really designed to have clear coat over it. It looks hazy.
Can you please advise me on what specific varnish I can purchase for the frame of the mirror that I spray painted with metallic rustoleum paint +primer. It’s been through so many coats and it’s scratched and showing the wood again? Please thank you.
Is it this reflective type of metallic paint?
I tried spray painting a picture frame with a metallic gold by Rust-Oleum. I put several thin coats on but when the light hits the frame you can see little speckles. I ran my hand over it and it does not feel like paint has built up. What did I do wrong?
In all likelihood you just sprayed it too light and ended up with texture. Have a look at my video on how to get an even coat of paint with spray cans.
What gold reflective spray paint brand are you using? I couldn’t find it on the links. Thank you!
I’m spray painting white wood a gold reflective color.
Rustoleum. I just got it from Home Depot.
Have you tried "bartop" as a protective top coat?
I have read numerous sources that stated using a water based clear coat over top of a 1 week minimum cured chrome-gold base coat will maintain the shine, but it will get a "wet" look which may or may not be ideal for your application, but at least it will be protected from fingerprints.
Intriguing. I hadn’t heard that before.
@@BradAngove apparently its something in the normal clear coats that acts as a solvent for the metallic paint, causing it to dull. Using a water based clear avoids that effect
@@BradAngove and id love to see you make a video testing the theory. I haven't tried it yet, but i would like to in the near future
I would be curious if clear coated with polyacrylic, or at least as a middle coat between. Only my 1 stage water borne urethane thats brushed on has shown no color change.
The polycrylic shouldn’t change the color per se, but will impact that reflective sheen look.
@@BradAngove i think thats ok. I hope to sand it & put on a finishing gloss coat.
Nice video..I want some Info..I have old wrist watch case and rosegold polish almost vanish.i given this case for polish but they unable to do..can I spray this on my watch case and make it new..?
That depends on what’s on there now. You can spray it and make it look like this, but was it gold leaf before? Or gilded or something?
Does anyone have a issue with the gold turning, or fading it's color?
I used this product 2days ago and left my piece to dry overnight,the following evening however when I touched it there was white marks on my item and the gold had transferred to my fingers ? No idea why but really Wary of using it again on anything 😒
What did you do for prep on the surface before spraying?
If youre painting over a dark wood, do you need to prime it with white first?
No. This paint should have adequate opacity to render that unnecessary.
hey brad, what if you use a clear coat that doesn't have any of the solvents in it that traditional paint does? such as, shellac? after you put that on, you can apply poly or whatever, and it should be fine.
I know some rustoleum products have chemicals that take a while to vape off though, as I emailed the company and they said so.
also, i tried using CA to clear coat an oil based sharpie paint marker, and it turned the silver to a dull grey. so, CA doesn't work, and i think that is the same issue with this type of paint, not the vapors.
Interesting. Shellac tends to give its own hue to things, so I’m not sure how that would turn out for this. It would certainly be a unique take on it.
What is the best way to seal the coat.??
I don’t clear coat this type of paint. It typically doesn’t work well.
Product detail plz
It’s just the rustoleum metal fx paint.
I want to spray paint my metal bed frame (I think it’s metal) to gold. Is there a particular spray paint you recommend?
Just select the one that is the right color and make sure you’ve prepared the surface properly first.
@@BradAngove what’s the best way to prepare the metal? I would appreciate any recommendations, thank you in advance
I sand it with 320 grit and then use a metal compatible primer. Then I generally let that dry fully and sand at 600 for base coat.
Hi could I get the link for this product pls thx
I just get it at Home Depot; I don’t have a link.
What color did he use?
Gold
Can you please list that particular paint you used.
It’s the rustoleum reflective finish paint
Great informative video. Is ok to silver spray paint a leather surface? I have a mirror with leather around it?
You would generally dye leather, not spray it. I think there are paints that work on leather that you can kind of bake on though. I’ve never done it.
*clap clap* What am I, a seal? 😂🤣
“Phoque” as the French would say haha.
Hahaha...mignonne!
Indeed; seals are cute.
what brand of spray paint did you use?
For this? Rustoleum
@@BradAngove Thank you.
guys, i have this issue where when i put the clear coats.
If i spray to close somehow its like it liquified the golden undernead to the point i can see black spots (i piut black under gold for more uniform painting (this happens if i wait hours up to a day)
but if i wait too long to add clear coating, the golden starts getting greenish or cloudy :O
how to paint fungus ceiling ?
I tried spraymax 2k clear coat on chrome paint and it does the same
Does the same ? You mean it messes up the paint or does it actually work ?
It hazes it up. There have been a few comments though with people saying they’ve had success with other clears.
Hello my can will not spray has that happen to u
Yes. Sometimes I have to replace the nozzle.
Well hell, I've been doing it all wrong 🤨
what is the video link for the metalic sparkle paint video
Just go to my channel and search sparkle paint job, glitter paint job, how to make your own metallic paint with spray cans, and how to get an even coat of paint with spray cans, and you will have plenty of info about that topic.