Metallic Finishes

[Sue]

Can anyone recommend good fine particle metallic paint for spraying by gun. I want to paint mirror frames primed with lacquer but the paints I have used to date are too coarse or glittery. The best results so far have been with aerosol cans such as plasti-Kote and I would like to achieve a look similar to this.

[Shane Watson]

Besides all the hobbiest products on the market, the best metallic finish will be achieved by using automotive lacquers. But they are veeerrryyy expensive and best used by a good gun hand. I would say that if you have achieved good results to your liking with a product you have already used or seen - stick to it! Better the Devil you Know!
Others may know of a cheaper solution for you!

HTH

Cheers



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Shane Watson..

Combine Love & Skill & You Can Expect A Masterpiece!

[Iain]

Glitter and Shellawax
Don't know much about spraying but doesn't the metallic content clog the nozzle?

[Shane Watson]

Nah, The metalic particles are extremly fine and have no trouble getting through the nozzle of a correctly setup gun. I have sprayed pearl finishes as well. Now that stuff is fine. Thats why a good gun hand is almost a necesity as an extremly even coat needs to be applied otherwise you end up with patchy metalic highlights.
I have even seen real gold powder used to give a gold metalic fleck through some auto paints. Actually the latest product is a paint that changes colours, extremly expensive. The guy that owns Day Dream island up here just bought a new Lexus 4WD and had it repainted in this stuff. It certainly turns heads!

[RETIRED]

Gooday,

Falcon ute up the road has the same paint job.

Interesting.

Wonder what colour is put on the rego.

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Ian () Robertson
"We do good turns every day"

[AlexS]

Some automotive supply places sell touch-up paint in small quantities. They also sell a gas propelled atomiser. I've had quite good results with this on small jobs (not woodwork), so suggest it's worth a try. Good luck.