Generally speaking the best spray paint for metal is hard wearing enamel.
Spray paint that will stick to anything.
By applying a quality primer to the surface first your paint will not only stick to the surface but your paint job will last longer and won t crack peel or blister over time.
Apply several thin coats of paint.
Krylon fusion is a consumer favorite that s widely available.
Ordinary paint won t stick to slick surfaces like glossy paint clear finishes metal formica cabinets paneling or tile.
Spray lightly to avoid paint runs.
To get paint to adhere to wood you have to sand it to rough up the surface.
It s a great alternative to sandpaper that provides that same rough surface for paint to adhere.
Shake thoroughly for 15 to 20 seconds.
Shake the can during the application to keep the color mixed.
An acrylic primer will never stick properly to an enamel or shiny surface no matter what they say.
Before spray painting an item start by cleaning off any dirt or debris so that the spray paint will stick to the item.
The specialty primer can create a foundation that helps the paint stick.
You can pick up a can on amazon for about 5.
Prime with metal primer and let dry or use a paint specially formulated with rust inhibitors.
Its oil base makes it somewhat slow to dry but it stands up to cleaning and use well.
On painted wicker spray with primer and let dry.
Now grab your plastic rated spray paint.
Tip woven baskets can be spray painted if you want a solid color all over.
This allows the paint to grip the surface especially with anything that s varnished.
You definitely need a primer designed specifically for plastic if you re using regular spray paint.
Next protect yourself from paint fumes by putting on a respirator mask safety glasses and disposable gloves.
Liquid sandpaper dulls a glossy surface with far less effort.
If using spray paint hold the can about 10 12 inches from the surface as you spray.
Some paint primers such as zinsser 1 2 3 will stick to even glossy surfaces though most painters will lightly sand the surface anyway or apply a deglossing liquid such as wilbond immediately prior to painting.
A shellac based spray primer should also work like bin makes and zinser also does.
Many enamel paints are rustproof too.
Repeat with a second coat if needed.
Glossy surfaces will accept paint but paint will always adhere more strongly if the surface is roughened slightly.
Wipe with a damp cloth and let it dry.
Priming may not be required if the paint you buy for painting plastic is designed to work without one but it doesn t hurt to have the smooth foundation.
Then apply spray paint.