Paint

[pinkpyro]

I have a grille i want to paint and it's already painted a different colour. Can someone tell me how to get the best finish. I want to do it with spray cans. I now how rub it down and prime it but im not 100% on how to give it the best finish. thanks.

[Benn]

Red scotch it off, that will key the surface.
Clean it very well with a degreaser,
Then you can paint it, if you warmthe paint gently then it will make painting a little easyer,(in the sink with warm water)
Then laqcuar it after the paint has dryed a little.
Leave to dry.
When dry refit.

[pinkpyro]

thank u. Just curious, i've noticed people talking about flatening? whats that.

[Benn]

You flat lacquar off then polish it up to get a smoother finish, or flat paint off to key it up.(same as scotching it)

[tng21]

key'ing or flattiening is just basically sanding whatever surface, say smooth paint, so its a little rougher for the new paint to "grip" to. If the surface/paint is perfectly smooth/laqured the paint dont bond to it as well.